Billed as the nation's toughest foot race, the Badwater 135 starts in Death Valley, California, approximately 280 feet below sea level. Athletes from 26 states and 21 nations have 48 hours to ...

The legendary Nutrimatrix Badwater 135 brings together up to one hundred of the world’s most resilient athletes to compete in what is known globally as "the world’s toughest foot race".

Humans have developed endurance and adapted to run stride after stride. What’s the furthest distance a runner has covered ...

With 50km and 51.4-mile race options, the annual Badwater Cape Fear ultramarathon – presented by Mount to Coast and hosted by ...

He has finished the Badwater Ultra-marathon race 18 times, crossed Death Valley a record 24 times and is the only person ever to have completed the Leadville Trail 100 and Pikes Peak marathon in ...

Ultra runners endure pretty extreme conditions. The Badwater Ultramarathon, for example, covers over 4,000 meters of elevation through Death Valley, in July, one of the hottest months of the year.

Frank McKinney at Badwater starting line. Frank racing Badwater. Frank crossing Badwater finish line. DEATH VALLEY, CA, UNITE ...