Salt Flats Endurance Runs

The Salt Flats Endurance Runs bring ultra-distance racing to the otherworldly landscape of the Bonneville Salt Flats near West Wendover. Held each spring, this endurance event invites runners to test their limits across one of the flattest—and most surreal—natural racecourses in the country. Runners push their limits across the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats during this ultra-distance endurance event near West Wendover. Distances range from a family-friendly 5K and 10K to grueling 50K, 50-mile, 100K, and 100-mile ultramarathons. Courses begin on the famed Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway (where land-speed records are set each year) before stretching across the stark, white expanse and into surrounding terrain that includes mud flats, rolling hills, and the island-like mountain peaks rising from the salt. Spectators are welcome to watch runners take on the challenge while soaking up the striking scenery of the Bonneville Salt Flats. Make West Wendover your race basecamp: The Silver State city offers the closest amenities, including casino-resorts, plenty of restaurants, and the friendly face of Wendover Will. Whether you’re chasing a finish line or cheering from the sidelines, the Salt Flats Endurance Runs offer a rare opportunity to experience this iconic landscape in a truly unforgettable way.