Death Valley National Park, California, United States
134.9 miles (217.0 km) · 15,768 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race
| Distance | 134.9 mi (217.0 km) |
| Elevation gain | 15,768 ft (4,806 m) |
| Average gain | 117 ft per mile (22 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 22.0 mi, 3,724 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 73.2% |
| Runnable | 84% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 5 climbs, 4 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady climb |
| Difficulty score | 11.1 of 100 |
| Surface | road |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 36% |
| Mild uphill | 25% |
| Moderate uphill | 11% |
| Steep uphill | 4% |
| Mild downhill | 19% |
| Moderate downhill | 3% |
| Steep downhill | 2% |
Badwater 135 has 15,768 ft (4,806 m) of elevation gain over 134.9 miles (217.0 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Badwater 135 is 11.1 of 100. That is harder than 73.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 84% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Badwater 135 runs 22.0 miles (35.4 km) and gains 3,724 ft (1,135 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 73.2%.
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