BADWATER WORLD CUP

The BADWATER WORLD CUP is an international series of 135-mile races held in exotic locations and extreme conditions. Stay tuned for much more information about these 135-mile Badwater-distance events around the globe.

The goals of the Badwater World Cup are:

• To establish the "Badwater Distance" of 135 miles as a standardized distance worldwide.
• To encourage runners to challenge, and learn from, themselves in epic races in exotic, extreme conditions.
• To support ultrarunning race promoters in the development and promotion of their events.
• To recognize runners who complete three or more BADWATER WORLD CUP races in one year, including a points system for overall classification.
• To qualify ultrarunners to compete in the Badwater Ultramarathon, the 135 Mile World Champtionship and the final stop on the circuit (A "Badwater Year" runs August 1 to July 31).

Other Badwater World Cup Events

Arrowhead Winter Ultra The Arrowhead Winter Ultra is a human-powered, self-supported ultramarathon on foot, bike, or skis, covering 135 miles across the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota from International Falls near the Canadian border to Tower, MN. The course follows a scenic, hilly, state multi-purpose trail under extreme winter conditions. Completing the course is no small feat as winter temperatures in this area of Minnesota have been known to reach a record -60F degrees. No wonder the locals have dubbed their town the "Icebox of the Nation" and "Frostbite Falls". To learn more about this event, visit the Arrowhead Winter Ultra web site, or read this first-person account of the race written by 2006 finisher Stephen Regenold. (Note that only the foot divisions count towards the BADWATER WORLD CUP.)

Brazil 135 The Brazil 135, held in the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains in the state of Minas Gerais, is considered the most difficult foot race in Brazil. The 135-mile race is run on the hardest segment of the Caminho da Fé (Path of the Faith), the most difficult Brazilian pilgrimage path. The course boasts about 30,000 feet of cumulative ascent and 28,000 feet of cumulative descent, and must be completed within 60 hours. With only ten flat miles in the race, by the finish line the runner will have completed a course that is analogous to climbing up and down Mt. Everest. Like the Badwater Ultramarathon, competitors need to supply their own support crew.