Who won Badwater 2021?
Harvey Lewis
2021 Badwater 135 Men’s Race In a field stacked with previous race winners, 45-year-old Harvey Lewis pulled off his second Badwater 135 victory.
What is the hardest footrace in the world?
The Marathon Des Sables
The Marathon Des Sables is six day, 251km (156 miles) ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert considered to be the toughest footrace in the world.
How much does it cost to run Badwater?
If selected, runners pay an entry fee of $995, which does not include the cost of travelling, hotels, supplies, a crew, and a crew vehicle. Getting to the Badwater starting line boils down to a whole lot of hard work beyond just logging miles.
What makes the Badwater race challenging?
In Death Valley, July temperatures often soar above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade. The hotter the course happens to be, the harder the race becomes. In 2018, Badwater recorded its highest starting-line temperature in the race’s 31-year history: 118 degrees.
Who is Chris Kostman?
Chris Kostman is the Chief Adventure Officer at AdventureCORPS®, the Race Director of the entire worldwide series of Badwater® events, and the leader of AdventureCORPS adventure travel trips and expeditions.
Which race is the toughest?
The World’s 8 Toughest Races
- Barkley Marathons. Category: Navigation.
- Western States Endurance Run. Categories: Elite competition and heat.
- Hardrock 100. Category: Elevation.
- Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) Category: Elevation and elite competition.
- Marathon des Sables.
- The Rut.
- Badwater 135.
- Mount Marathon Race.
How do you qualify for Badwater Ultramarathon?
You have officially finished at least THREE running races of 100 continuous miles or longer, at least one of them in the previous 13 months. Note: Officially finishing the 81-mile BADWATER SALTON SEA race “counts” as one 100-mile race for this qualifying purpose.
How do you train for Badwater 135?
By Marshall Ulrich, 20-time Badwater 135 finisher
- Start heat training 6 to 8 weeks (4 weeks minimum) before your desert event.
- Always drink plenty of water.
- Be sure to add electrolytes (my favorite is Sustain tablets), including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.