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50K

The HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB 50k course showcases Big Bear’s North Shore Trails including the Pacific Crest Trail in Holcomb Valley.

Race Category

ws50KM

Running Stones

4

Finals Access

50k-direct-entry-major

Distance

50 KM

Elevation Gain

1500 M+

Start Date

Saturday 11th October 2025

Race Start

The Village of Big Bear Lake - 08:00

Max Allowed Race Time

10 Hours

Price

SOLD OUT

2025 50K Race Details

  • Basecamp (Expo): The Village of Big Bear Lake
  • Start Location: The Village of Big Bear Lake
  • Finish Location: The Village of Big Bear Lake
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Start Time: 8am PT
  • Elevation: 5,000ft / 1500m
  • Parking: There will be a shuttle offered to the 50K, 21K and 10K start. Shuttle pick-up location TBA but will be within 1 mile drive of Basecamp (expo). There is no runner parking at any start and runners may not leave their cars at any parking lots in the Big Bear Village! This will be strictly enforced.
  • All spectators are welcome at the base of Snow Summit, where parking will be available. All race distances pass through this location.

*All race details are subject to change. These details are also pending course approval by the US Forest Service.

2025 50K Race Details
2025 Course Description

2025 Course Description

*Additional 2025 Course Details Coming Soon

The 50K course will start and finish in the center of the Big Bear Village at Basecamp (Expo).

GPX FIle

*2025 50k GPX File Coming Soon

GPX FIle
Aid Station Chart

Aid Station Chart

*2025 50k Aid Station Chart Coming Soon

Mandatory Gear

  • 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)
Mandatory Gear

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 below. 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 ***
  • 2nd warm layer in addition to jacket recommendation
  • Sturdy, closed-toe trail-running shoes (minimalist or ultralight shoes Not recommended)
  • Warm hat
  • Warm and water-proof gloves
  • 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)

Hot and Cold Weather Kits