50K

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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).

Download the 50K 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

• 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
• Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)

Recommended Gear

• Running pack for carrying supplies for the duration of the race
• Pack can be a backpack, vest or waist/belt pack
• 1 working headlamps (torches) with spare cells/batteries for each headlamp. (Recommendation of 200 lumens or more for main headlamp)
• Survival blanket of 1.40 m x 2 m / 55 inches x 80 inches minimum or survival bag
• Whistle
• Gloves
• ID Card / Passport
• Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains
• Hat (beanie, cap, bandana, or Buff®)

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

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: 10/06/2024

Revision History

• Added Crew Locations
• Data variation and permit disclaimer