Self-supported ultras in the United States
Every upcoming self-supported event we know about in the United States, soonest first. Gathered from organisers' own sites and refreshed regularly. Open one for the date, distance and entry link — and build a free sample training plan for it in a couple of minutes.
Other formats in United States
Running events 168Sportives 111Gravel events 98Triathlons 90Bikepacking trips 90Mountain bike events 85Trail running events 59Hyrox events 27Charity rides 17Hybrid fitness events 11Swimrun events 2Multi-day trips 2
Self-supported ultras by country
Belgium 17United Kingdom 14France 9Australia 4Spain 3Czechia 3Germany 2Netherlands 2Italy 2Austria 2Canada 1Ecuador 1
Crush the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania, United States
Self-supported
A challenging self-supported gravel bikepacking ride stretching across Pennsylvania, offering a diverse mix of terrain through…
Dates and entry → 16 June, 2026Race Across America
United States, United States
Self-supported4828 km12 days
Race Across America is the legendary coast-to-coast cycling race that tests riders' and teams' spirit from beginning to end.
Dates and entry → April 2026Trans Iowa
Checkpoint, Iowa, United States
Self-supported515 km
A T3-rated ultra gravel event in Iowa covering 320 miles with 9,000 ft of elevation.
Dates and entry → October 2026Arkansas High Country Race
Arkansas, United States
Self-supported1634 km
A self-supported 1,015-mile event following a route from the Adventure Cycling Association.
Dates and entry → Fri 01 May 26 - Sat 31 Oct 26MDH BUCK-FIFTY ULTRA ENDURANCE RACE
Watford City, North Dakota, United States
Self-supported
An ultra endurance cycling race in Watford City, North Dakota.
Dates and entry → August 2026North to South Colorado Bikepacking Race
Colorado, United States
Self-supported966 km
A self-supported 600-mile gravel event across the state of Colorado.
Dates and entry → September 2026High Plains Drifter
north of Denver, Colorado, United States
Self-supported502 km
A 312-mile unsupported bikepacking adventure following a mix of gravel roads and double track just north of Denver, Colorado.
Dates and entry → September 2026Idaho Smoke 'n' Fire 400
Idaho, United States
Self-supported644 km
A 400-ish-mile self-supported mountain bike route traversing Idaho's diverse geography on two-track, big gravel, dirt Forest…
Dates and entry → October 2026Arizona Trail Race
Arizona, United States
Self-supported
An unofficial self-supported bikepacking race with no entry fees, no prizes, and absolutely no support.
Dates and entry → Second Friday of SeptemberTATR (Trans-Adirondack Trail Ride)
Adirondack Mountains, New York State, United States
Self-supported942 km
A 585+ mile, solo, self-supported bikepacking adventure through the Adirondack Mountains of New York State with an annual grand…
Dates and entry → September 2026Utah Mixed Epic
Utah, United States
Self-supported
An annual unofficial self-supported bikepacking excursion through Utah's most scenic landscapes.
Dates and entry → Aug 8-9, 2026Mid Atlantic 12 Hour & 24 RAAM Qualifier
Washington, NC, United States
Self-supported161 km2 days
A 12-hour and 24-hour endurance road race and RAAM qualifier in Washington, North Carolina, also offering a 100-mile option.
Dates and entry → September 2026North Central Washington 250
North Central Washington, United States
Self-supported
A self-supported event following some of the best backcountry terrain in North Central Washington.
Dates and entry → September 2026East Idaho Epic
east Idaho and western Wyoming, United States
Self-supported692 km
A 430-mile self-supported bikepacking event through east Idaho and a section of western Wyoming.
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