California · 50/50 · 50 Miler
Monterey Ultra
Monterey Ultra is a 50/50 and 50 Miler event held in Monterey, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 6, 2027. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 6, 2027
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Location
- Monterey, California
- Distances
- 50/50, 50 Miler
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- 7080 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- insidetrail.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $220 (from insidetrail.com, checked September 27, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road; 7080 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 50°F at the start, 89% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)
About the Monterey Ultra
50-mile trail ultra through Fort Ord National Monument near Monterey, CA, run as a 35-mile plus 15-mile loop combo starting and finishing at Laguna Seca Recreation Area.
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Monterey Ultra: common questions
- When is the Monterey Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 6, 2027.
- Where is the Monterey Ultra held?
- In Monterey, California.
- What distances does the Monterey Ultra offer?
- 50/50 and 50 Miler.
- How many people run the Monterey Ultra?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Monterey Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Monterey Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $220 (from insidetrail.com, checked September 27, 2026).
- What time does the Monterey Ultra start?
- 6:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Monterey Ultra?
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Mostly trail, some road; 7080 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Monterey Ultra?
- about 50°F at the start, 89% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).
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