BadWater 135 Miles – The World’s Toughest Foot Race

Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Nutrimatix Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The start line is at Badwater, 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). 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. Whitney Portal is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. 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, Keeler, Alabama Hills, and Lone Pine.
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“The Badwater Ultramarathon, ‘the world’s toughest footrace,; is a race of near-mythical status in the world of extreme running.” Sydney Morning Herald

The Tempo 5 pack transforms you into a trail-devouring animal, with the ability to carry protective layers, water and food for long-distance runs lasting up to four hours. Multiple external pockets positioned for easy access allow you to refuel without breaking stride and two zippered compartments store larger items for changing trail and weather conditions. Wraptor stabilization and a hydration sleeve with built-in remote, on-the-go compression keep slosh and shifting to a minimum, so you can rack up mileage with the ease of an antelope.
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