Death Valley Marathon
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Event overview
The 28th annual Death Valley Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, California. The event is organized by Enviro-Sports and is limited to 300 total participants.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Course and logistics
The course is an out-and-back, relatively flat route with fewer than 500 feet of total climbing and descending. The start and finish are at Day Use Area #1 adjacent to Furnace Creek Ranch. Runners follow the paved bike path beside Highway 190, pass the Harmony Borax Works, and run through Mustard Canyon. The entire course is below sea level.
Aid stations and porta-potties are located approximately every 3 miles and are stocked with water, lemonade, sports bars, and snacks. The course is marked with mile markers. All runners must run on the west shoulder of the road in single file when traffic is present; headphones and audible music are not allowed. Walkers are permitted in the half marathon and 10K. T-shirts are provided to all participants; finisher medals are given for the marathon and half marathon, and awards are given to top finishers and age-group winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.