Great First Ultras
APPROACHABLE RACES PERFECT FOR YOUR FIRST ULTRA MARATHON. SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERES, REASONABLE CUTOFFS, AND WELL-ORGANIZED EVENTS.
Races flagged as beginner-friendly based on generous cutoffs, well-marked courses, accessible terrain, strong organization, and a welcoming atmosphere. Sorted by organization rating — the best-organized races are ideal for a first ultra.
32 Races · 19 Countries
5 SEP 2026
Jungfrau Marathon Ultra
Interlaken, Switzerland
8 AUG 2026
Sierre-Zinal
Sierre, Switzerland
14 MAY 2027 (est.)
Bandera 50K
Bandera, United States
12 JUN 2027 (est.)
Big Five Marathon
Entabeni, South Africa
10 APR 2027 (est.)
Brazos Bend 50
Needville, United States
3 MAY 2027 (est.)
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
17 JAN 2027
Country to Capital Ultra
Wendover, United Kingdom
1 NOV 2026
Javelina Jundred
Fountain Hills, United States
20 MAR 2027
Jordan Ultra
Dana, Jordan
24 JUN 2027 (est.)
Marathon du Mont-Blanc
Chamonix, France
14 FEB 2027
Tarawera Ultramarathon 50K
Rotorua, New Zealand
19 JUN 2027 (est.)
Tromsø Midnight Sun Marathon Ultra
Tromsø, Norway
16 MAY 2027 (est.)
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
Katoomba, Australia
4 APR 2027
Umstead 100
Raleigh, United States
30 JAN 2027
Waldo 50K
Oakridge, United States
7 MAR 2027
Way Too Cool 50K
Cool, United States
8 AUG 2026
Amsterdam 100
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10 OCT 2026
Centurion Autumn 100
Goring-on-Thames, United Kingdom
11 JUL 2027 (est.)
Colombia Ultra Trail
Salento, Colombia
18 APR 2027 (est.)
Connemara Ultra
Clifden, Ireland
20 SEP 2026
Copenhagen 100
Copenhagen, Denmark
1 JUL 2027 (est.)
Cordillera Mountain Ultra
Baguio, Philippines
29 MAY 2027 (est.)
EcoTrail Oslo
Oslo, Norway
11 APR 2027 (est.)
Gorge Waterfalls 50K
Cascade Locks, United States
14 MAR 2027
Hut2Hut Trail Run
Great Ocean Road, Australia
9 MAY 2027 (est.)
Jeju Trail Running 50K
Seogwipo, South Korea
21 APR 2027 (est.)
Sri Lanka Ultra
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
13 SEP 2026
Stockholm Trail Run 50K
Stockholm, Sweden
16 APR 2027 (est.)
Sweden Backyard Ultra
Borås, Sweden
19 JUN 2027 (est.)
Tromsø Midnight Sun Ultra
Tromsø, Norway
5 JUN 2027 (est.)
Uganda Marathon Ultra
Masaka, Uganda
7 FEB 2027
Vibram Hong Kong 50K
Hong Kong, Hong Kong