100K
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 100K course showcases Big Bear’s North Shore Trails including the Pacific Crest Trail in Holcomb Valley.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Course Description
The 100K course runs through many of the iconic locations Big Bear is known for including Sugarloaf Mountain and Skyline Trail. From the alpine forest with towering pines to rolling singletrack, you’ll experience a variety of vistas of the mountains and Big Bear Lake.
2026 courses are still being finalized, more information coming soon. All courses are subject to change. Thanks for your patience!
Mandatory Gear
- Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race.
- Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack. (Running waist/belt pack must fit all Mandatory Gear or risk disqualification).
- Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
- Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
- Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
- Minimum water supply of 1 liter
- 1 working headlamps (torches) with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for main headlamp)
- Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains. The jacket must have an integrated hood or one which attached to the jacket by the original system designed for that purpose by the manufacturer
- Hat (beanie, cap, bandana, or Buff®)
- Whistle
- Survival blanket
Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined in the Race Regulations Guide. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.
Hot and Cold Weather Kits
Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined in the Race Regulations Guide. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.
Hot weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Sunglasses ***
- Sunscreen, recommendation: minimum sun protection factor (SPF) 50
- Minimum water supply: 2 liters
Cold weather kit (may be required by the organization, depending on weather conditions)
- Protective eyewear ***
- Additional warm second layer: a warm second layer top with long sleeves OR the combination of long-sleeved warm undergarment and a windproof jacket with durable water-repellent protection (Note: the wind-proof jacket does not replace the mandatory jacket with hood, and vice versa).
- Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes Not recommended)
- Beanie (or multifunctional neck gaiter, which may be the same as the one mentioned above)
- Warm gloves (waterproof strongly recommended)
- Waterproof overpants
*** it is possible to use the same glasses if they are suitable both for the sun and bad weather (such as glasses with photo-chromatic lenses)
