Furnace Creek, California (United States of America) - "Badwater 135". Globally recognized as the world’s toughest foot race, the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is a pure athletic challenge of athlete, shoes, and support crew versus a brutal 135-mile / 217km stretch of highway and a forty-eight hour time limit. From the start line in Death Valley to the finish line high on Mt. Whitney, this one-of-a-kind foot race offers the promise of a supremely personal achievement along with international accolades for those who rise to the occasion. Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet, as well as the 135-Mile World Championship. The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. The Badwater 135 course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ (4450m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100’ (1859m) of cumulative descent. Competitors travel through places or landmarks with names like Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil’s Cornfield, Devil’s Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Darwin, Keeler, Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, and the Sierra Nevada. www.badwater.com

Tinley Park, Illinois (United States of America) - "SSW Running Club Club Challenge 5k". The Homewood Flossmoor Community Running Club challenges all Chicagoland Clubs to compete in the 4th annual South-Southwest Suburban Club Challenge. Area clubs can form 3 person teams of all males, all females, or co-ed both for high school, open, and masters. The times of the three finishers will be added up to determine the Champions in each division. Email us to get your club registered and receive a $15 discount for members of your club. This Wednesday evening race kicks off at 7:00 PM and runs through the trails of Yankee Woods. The Start and Finish of the race is at Yankee Woods, approximately 166th & Central Avenue in Tinley Park. https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/TinleyPark/ApolloParkClubChallenge5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Plant City, Florida (United States of America) - "Keel Farms Brew Run 5k". Like Running? Love Beer? This race is for you! Be aware that this race will sell out quickly so register today! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the Keel Farms Brew Run 5k an exciting event that features an awesome course paired with excellent local craft beer. Whether you are a competitive Runner, Fun Runner, Walker, or just enjoy excellent local craft beer this is the event for you! The 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 9:00am. https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PlantCity/KeelFarmsBrewRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Brimfield, Massachusetts (United States of America) - "Brimfield Wine Run 5k". Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of the Brimfield Winery! Brimfield Winery debut wines originate from grapes sourced from Suisun Valley; a unique and diverse wine country and thriving farming community in Northern California, located between San Francisco and Sacramento. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the award winning wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Brimfield/BrimfieldWineRun5k?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Santa Rosa, California (United States of America) - "The Santa Rosa Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K". The Santa Rosa Marathon returns August 22-23, 2026, for another spectacular weekend running through the heart of California wine country. Treat yourself to scenic miles through dazzling vineyards and scenic pastoral beauty along mostly flat courses in beautiful Sonoma County. Whether you run the 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, we'll be joining you at the finish for an after-party with a complementary beer (if 21+) at Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa. Your next destination race awaits, so what are you waiting for? Sign up today. http://go.evvnt.com/3217707-2?pid=6562