50K
The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 50k course showcases Big Bear’s South Shore Trails including iconic Skyline Trail.
Race Category
Running Stones
Finals Access
Distance
48.4 KM
Elevation Gain
1339 M+
Start Date
Saturday 10th October 2026
Race Start
The Village of Big Bear Lake - 08:00
Max Allowed Race Time
10 Hours
Course Description
The 50K course will start and finish in the center of the Big Bear Village at Basecamp (expo). After an ascent up the face of Snow Summit early in the race, enjoy the smooth and rolling singletrack on Skyline Trail. The course winds through towering granite boulders and spends time on a ridge offering views of vistas from the mountains to Big Bear Lake.
GPX FIle
Download the 2026 GPX file that you can import into your favorite mapping program.
*** IMPORTANT: 2026 Routes pending approval by the US Forest Service. Minor changes could be made before race day to avoid hazard areas. An email will be sent to all registered participants after the routes are approved. ***
Please note: Your recorded distance may vary from our reported distance due to your device recording interval, the terrain, and dense tree canopy cover.
Aid Station Chart
Please refer to this Aid Station chart to view:
- Overall distances + distances between Aid Stations
- Overall elevation gain/loss + elevation gain/loss between Aid Stations
- Overall and Aid Station cut-off times
- Which Aid Stations allow drop bags and supporters
- Which Aid Stations allow supporter parking
- Which Aid Station require supporters to use the Race Organization shuttles
- Which Aid Station do not allow supporters
*** IMPORTANT: 2026 Routes pending approval by the US Forest Service. Minor changes could be made before race day to avoid hazard areas. An email will be sent to all registered participants after the routes are approved. ***
Please note: There may be minor data differences between these Aid Station Charts and the Profile, Map & Time Charts graphics above.