Avalon Benefit 50 Mile Run

Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run

The Avalon Benefit 50 Mile/50K Run is scheduled for January 10, 2026 in Avalon, California on Catalina Island. The event features the following distance options:

• 50 Mile Run
• 50K Run
• Catalina Island Triple Crown Challenge (combines three Run Catalina events)

The 50 Mile event is in its 43rd year. The 50K was added six years ago.

Course, format and extras

Both the 50 Mile and 50K begin and end in Avalon. The course traverses Catalina Island, covering the length of the island and returning to Avalon. Runners will encounter island trail terrain, ocean vistas and natural features; the race description notes the possibility of seeing bison on course. The event uses aid stations and volunteers to support participants. The Triple Crown Challenge requires completion of the Avalon 50K or 50 Mile, the Catalina Island Marathon, and the Catalina Island Half Marathon within a 12-month period; finishers of the Triple Crown receive specified finisher items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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