100M
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 100 Mile course showcases Big Bear’s North Shore Trails including the Pacific Crest Trail in Holcomb Valley.
Race Category
Running Stones
8
Finals Access
Distance
159.3 KM
Elevation Gain
4100 M+
Start Date
Friday 10th October 2025
Race Start
Meadows Edge Picnic Area - 13:00
Max Allowed Race Time
35 Hours
Price
$413.11
Course Description
*2025 Courses Coming Soon
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB® showcases Big Bear’s Holcomb Valley and Cactus Flats areas. From the alpine forest with towering pines to the high desert with Joshua trees, you’ll experience several climates and varying vistas from the mountains to Big Bear Lake. The Holcomb Valley has a rich history that began when gold was discovered for the very first time in Southern California in 1860. The course will be a combination of beautiful singletrack, forest service roads, and an OHV road. Lots of views of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest. While running through Holcomb Valley you will be between 7,000-8,000ft in altitude, which drops down to about 6,000 feet in the Cactus Flats area. Come prepared for a temperature swing from the high of the day to the low of the night that spans up to 40 degrees F (20 degrees C).
GPX File
Download the 100 Mile course GPX file below. Remember to ALWAYS follow course markings on the day of the race, as there might be slight alterations from the Course Maps and GPX File.
Last updated: 10/08/2024
Revision History
- Added elevation data
Mandatory Gear
- Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
- Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack
- Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
- 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
- 2 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®)
Recommended Gear
- 1 additional working headlamp (torch) with spare cells / batteries. (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more)
- Survival blanket of 1.40 m x 2 m / 55 inches x 80 inches minimum or survival bag
- Whistle
- Gloves
- ID Card / Passport
Other Recommended Gear
(including, but not limited to)
- Spare warm clothing (essential in case of cold and rainy weather or in case of injury)
- Trekking poles
- GPS watch
Aid Station Chart
Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course.
Last updated: 10/08/2024
Revision History
- Added Crew, Drop Bag and Pacer Locations
- Data variation and permit disclaimer
- Drop Bag at Delamar 1, 2, & 3
- Removed Crew at Delamar 1, 2, & 3