Our run is on a spectacular course on the Westside Road (dirt) in the heart of the Badwater Basin. (See Course Map Below) The NPS has permitted us to run on the northern end of the road to facilitate our marathon and half marathon. The half marathon will be a single out and back. The marathon will do this route twice. The turnaround point is within a few miles of the lowest point (-282 feet) in North America in the Badwater Basin and in the shadow of Telescope Peak (11,043 feet).
This course will be one of the most stunning and beautiful runs that you will ever experience and is surrounded by the vast wilderness of Death Valley. The run starts and finishes at, essentially, sea level elevation. The lowest point on the course is -265 feet. Some of you may remember that we have used this route a few times in the past due to the closure of Titus Canyon from snow and ice. When you start the run, you will be facing Telescope Peak in the Panamint range and, when you return to the finish, you will be facing the magnificent Artist’s Palette.
The desert is beautiful this time of year with mild temperatures; lows at night between 30 and 40 degrees and highs during the day from the low-60s to mid-70s. This is our most spectacular trail event of the year and well worth the weekend away. Truly, an experience you won't forget.
The event is limited to 200 total participants (due to National Park Service rules) and sells out months in advance so don't wait too long to register!
Registrations are 100% NON-REFUNDABLE, even in the case of a cancellation, but a credit toward a future race will be given if the race is cancelled.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Marathon
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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$240.88
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 6 – Feb 28 -
Register for Marathon$267.50Now registering Mar 1 – Aug 31
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$294.13Sep 1 – Dec 6
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Half Marathon
Price changes in 22 days 14 hours-
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$240.88
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 6 – Feb 28 -
Register for Half Marathon$267.50Now registering Mar 1 – Aug 31
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$294.13Sep 1 – Dec 6
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Course Map
COURSE CUT-OFF TIME: 6 HOURS (13:45min/mile pace for marathoners, 27:30min/mile pace for half marathoners).
Additional Details
COURSE MARKINGS: The course is on a single dirt track on Westside Road.
AID STATIONS
Aid stations will be located at approximately miles 3, 6.5, 10, 13, 16, 19.5, & 23 along the Marathon Course. Since the Half Marathoners will be on the same course. aid station locations are the same except, of course, for the stations after mile 13. Aid stations will be stocked with water, lemonade, sports bars, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks. We highly recommend that you carry water and any of your preferred nutritional aids with you.
Our aid stations will NOT have energy gels (i.e. Gu, ClifShot, etc.). If you will be using energy gels, we ask that you respect the park and dispose of the wrappers at one of the aid stations along the course. You may NOT accept aid or support from anyone along the trail. No private support allowed.
PORT-A-POTTIES
Facilities will be located at the start/finish, at approximately miles 3, 6.5, 10, 13, 16, 19.5, & 23 along the Marathon Course. Since the Half Marathoners will be on the same course, portable toilet locations are the same except, of course, for the locations after mile 13.
INCENTIVES: T-Shirts for all participants. Finisher medals to the Marathon and Half Marathon finishers. Personalized award plaques to the first place finishers, male and female, in each age group for the marathon and half marathon. Personalized award ribbons to the first, second and third place finishers, male and female, in each age group for all distances.
BIB NUMBERS: You will pick up bib numbers on race day morning during Athlete Check-in. Details on this check-in and all other race day details will be e-mailed to all registered participants about one week prior to race day as well as posted online here. If you did not supply a valid e-mail address when you registered, or if your e-mail address has changed, please e-mail us at info@envirosports.com.
PARKING: is available at the Ranch at Furnace Creek, the area near the race start/finish. Google Maps Link to start/finish and parking areas.
TRANSPORT: Buses will shuttle participants from Furnace Creek Ranch to the race start (about a 15-minute drive -- See Course Map), OR participants may get a ride with friends or family. Return buses will shuttle participants from the race finish back to Furnace Creek at demand based intervals.
CANCELLATIONS: Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Here are the policy Terms & Conditions of the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. You cannot purchase it AFTER you have completed your checkout. Otherwise, if you don't purchase the refund protection, and you need to cancel, you can email us by November 6, 2025 to receive a rollover credit (the amount you paid minus a $50 fee) to use toward any future Enviro-Sports race. After that date, a doctor's note is required to receive a credit.
HEADPHONES POLICY: Headphones/earbuds are NOT allowed as the road you are running on is not closed to car traffic.
Travel and Accommodations
NEAREST AIRPORT:
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport 760-786-2331
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Las Vegas (2.5 hours): Take I-15 South and turn West on Hwy. 160 to Pahrump. (DO NOT turn left towards Shoshone at Hwy 372.) Continue on Hwy. 160 approx. 3 miles to Belle Vista Rd. Follow signs to Death Valley.
From the San Francisco Bay Area (9 hours): Take I-5 South to Bakersfield. Exit Hwy. 58 East to Mojave. Take Hwy. 14 North to Hwy 395. Take 395 North to Olancha. Take 190 East into Death Valley.
From L.A. (5-6 hours): Take Hwy. 14 through Palmdale, Lancaster and Mojave. Take Hwy 14 North to Hwy. 395. Take 395 North to Olancha. Take 190 East into Death Valley.
From San Diego: Take I-15 East to Baker. Turn North on Hwy. 127 to Death Valley Junction. Take Hwy 190 into Death Valley.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Oasis at Death Valley (Event HQ Hotel) 760-786-2345
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA 92328
Discount room rates are available at the Oasis of Death Valley resort properties: the Ranch at Death Valley & the Inn at Death Valley from Wednesday 12/3/25 through Monday 12/8/25. These rates do not include the resort fees ($22 for the Ranch, $28 for the Inn) nor the 12% tax on room rate.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS ONLINE, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
Here is the online booking link for your participants to book on our website. You MUST reserve your room by October 19, 2025. Please let me know if you have any questions.
https://www.oasisatdeathvalley.com/death-valley-marathon-2025
Stovepipe Wells Village 760-786-7090
25 miles from Athlete Check-in at Furnace Creek
No Group Rate
Beatty Hotels (Beatty Chamber of Commerce) 775-553-2424
40 miles from Athlete Check-in at Furnace Creek
No Group Rates
Camping: Death Valley National Park 760-786-2331
Event Partners
Beatty High School Student Organizations
Proceeds from this race benefit the the Beatty High School Students. The young volunteers from the High School and their accompanying parents will be along the course to support you. Be sure to thank them for their hard work!
The Death Valley Natural History Association needs your support. Their vision is to inspire passion for the Death Valley and Ash Meadows. Their mission is to preserve and interpret the natural and cultural resources of the Death Valley region. Join other Death Valley enthusiasts who are committed to preserving the World's HOTTEST, DRIEST, AND LOWEST National Park. When you BECOME A MEMBER, you directly help education and research programs in Death Valley and you also have the opportunity to receive discounts at all US National Parks. They also accept DONATIONS. We are proud to partner with them to preserve, protect, and educate people about the wonder of Death Valley.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Enviro-Sports
- Phone
- 415-868-1829
- Website
- Visit website
