Burning Man Ultramarathon 50k

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Trail in United States, Black Rock Desert

Distances

Trail
50k
50 km
Start: Sep 3, 01:00 AM

About

A volunteer-run 50k on the playa at Burning Man, featuring extreme desert conditions and a community-focused experience. The event includes a course through Center Camp and multiple aid stations.

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations provide water, snacks, and food. Runners should bring their own hydration pack or handheld bottle; cups are not provided. The course includes a big aid station at Pink Lightning and a Deep Playa Aid Station ~3.4 miles in, with additional unofficial refresh stops.

Pacers

Pacers are announced for the event; they run with flagged pacer groups during the race to help runners maintain target times—look for Pacers and Pacerflaggen on race morning at the start/finish. Registration links and further pacing details are provided in the 'Renntag für Laufende' / race-day information.

Results

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Typical weather in Black Rock Desert

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan39°24°

↑ 07:19

↓ 16:51

Feb45°27°

↑ 06:51

↓ 17:29

Mar53°34°

↑ 07:07

↓ 19:03

Apr61°40°

↑ 06:16

↓ 19:36

May71°49°

↑ 05:38

↓ 20:07

Jun82°59°

↑ 05:23

↓ 20:30

Jul92°68°

↑ 05:37

↓ 20:27

Aug89°65°

↑ 06:06

↓ 19:55

Sep79°57°

↑ 06:37

↓ 19:05

Oct64°44°

↑ 07:08

↓ 18:15

Nov49°32°

↑ 06:44

↓ 16:37

Dec39°24°

↑ 07:15

↓ 16:28

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Entry includes
On-course aid stations (water, snacks, food)

Participation in the Burning Man community and Ten Principles

FAQ

Do I need a ticket to enter the race?

Yes—everyone needs a Burning Man ticket. Registration for the race opens after tickets are obtained; carry your ticket and be aware of first-come, first-served ticket sales (Step/OMG) and local community releases.

What should I bring to the race?

Bring a hydration pack or handheld bottle (no cups provided), ultrarunning snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, dust mask or goggles, headlamp (it starts in the dark), and a drop bag. Contribute a shared snack for the grub table (chips, gels, energy drinks, cookies, M&Ms, beer, or post-race food).

What happens if there's a dust storm?

Runners should carry goggles and a dustmask. If conditions worsen, seek help from volunteers. The early 5am start reduces dust-storm risk, but storms are possible—be prepared.

Can I run only part of the 50k?

No, the event requires finishing the full 50k. If you do not intend to finish, please do not sign up; pace runners are welcome to join for portions of the course.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:05:30 AM