COURSES
1.22 Mile Loop Course
FLAT
You are Welcome
TERRAIN
Mix of Trail, Grass, Bike Path
ELEV. GAIN
46' Per Loop
24 Hours in the South Bay
EVENT DATE: July 24, 2026
EVENT LOCATION: Montgomery Waller Park, 3043 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
The 5th annual event will once again take over Montgomery Waller Community Park in San Diego. Runners will battle the sleep deprivation before the heat as we kick off the event at 7PM on Friday. The course features a 1.22-mile loop course with a combination of Trail, Grass and Bike Path. In 2026, we will be going COUNTER CLOCKWISE around the park.
Not ready for 24 hours? No worries... our South Bay "Mini" offers a 12 hour, 6 hour, and HEFFTY Half Marathon (18 .3 miles)
Terrain Type: 50% trail, 25% Grass, 25% Bike Path
Course Length: 1.22 Mile loop (82 loops= 100 miles)
Course Direction: Counter-Clockwise
Race Options: 24 Hour, 12 Hour Night, 12 Hour Day, 6 Hour Day, and HEFFTY Half Marathon Night (15 laps)
COURSE RECORD: Nathan Brown (117 miles/96 laps)- 2025
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
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RUNNER CAMPSITE AREA
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL RUNNERS (SATURDAY 9AM-10AM)
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HAPPY HOUR FOR ALL RUNNERS (SATURDAY 5PM-6PM)
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BEER AND SELTZERS
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TRUCKER HATS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
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FINISHER MEDALS
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BELT BUCKLES FOR ALL 100 MILE FINISHERS
$1500 Purse Prize!
That's right... We are running it back!!
No one won the prize in 2025 so our sponsor Death March Running Co. decided to roll over the purse prize by an additional $500 in 2026. This makes the purse prize $1500!!
Once again... the purse prize could be awarded to the first runner to reach 125 miles (103 laps). The course record is 117 miles... so be prepared to bring it!
RUNNER/ PACER DETAILS
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RUNNER HQ- Based on the current event setup. All runners will have the option of setting up a tent/campsite in the grass OR use their vehicle as a "campsite". All Runners will be able to set up their own tent area for sleeping, food, and hydration in the dedicated grass area.
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Runner HQ will be next to the Course.
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Registration may include:
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Pancake Breakfast (9AM-10M)
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South Bay Race Medal
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South Bay Shirt
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Belt Buckle (Runners must reach 100 miles)
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Top 3 Overall Awards in all categories
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Race Photos
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Course closes at 8pm, you must FINISH your last lap by 8pm.
PACER INFO:
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All race participants are allowed to have as many pacers as they want but can only have1 pacer on course at a time.
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Pacer must wear Pacer Bib at all times while on course
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Pacer Check-in begins at 830am Saturday
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All pacers must sign a waiver upon checkin
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Pacer hours begin at 10am
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Pacer hours end at 7pm
2025 WINNERS
24 HOUR (Male)
Nathan Brown: 96 Laps (117 miles)
Jorge Lopez: 91 Laps (111 miles)
Pratheek Nagaraj: 85 Laps (103 miles)
24 HOUR (Female)
Maribel Flores: 82 Laps (100 miles)*
Brittany Poor: 82 Laps (100 miles)
Mitzi Reel: 67 Laps (81 miles)
*Faster time too 100 miles by 10 seconds
This event is officially sanctioned by USATF San Diego