# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Badwater Salton Sea 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The BADWATER® ultra running experience returns to the Anza-Borrego Desert and Palomar Mountain when the thirteenth BADWATER SALTON SEA race takes place on April 18-19, 2026.

This remarkable event challenges teams of two or three ultrarunners - running together as duos or trios for the duration, NOT in a relay - to tackle an unimaginable traverse of Southern California deserts and mountains. The  route covers 81 miles (130km) from Salton City (elevation 234 feet / 71m below sea level) to Palomar Mountain, the almost tallest mountain in San Diego County (elevation 5500 feet / 1676m.) Eight of the 81 race miles pass through Anza-Borrego State Park on a single track trail from Borrego Springs to Ranchita, creating a race route which is a mix of road and trail. There is a total elevation gain of over 9000 feet (2740m).

The twelve previous editions were received with wide acclaim. The thirteenth edition is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026.

Entry is limited to approximately 100 runners - entered as twenty 2-runner teams and twenty-five 3-runner teams -  and registration is open now.

If you're planning to attend, please consider arriving on April 16 to join a group dinner (no host) that evening, followed the next day by a morning run through Galleta Meadows, a visit to the Salton Sea start line, and more. (Everyone must arrive by 230pm on Friday, April 17 for Runner Check-In and the Pre-Race Meeting.)

The official event webpage is http://www.badwater.com/event/badwater-salton-sea/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/badwater-salton-sea-2026/200028610153304
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Borrego Springs
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Borrego Springs Resort
- **lat**: 33.237415046802
- **long**: -116.35527610667
- **full address**: Borrego Springs Resort, 1112 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Badwater Salton Sea 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Badwater Salton Sea 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Borrego Springs Resort, 1112 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Badwater Salton Sea 2026?
  - **A:** Badwater Salton Sea 2026 is organized by Badwater.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Badwater Salton Sea 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Borrego Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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