Big Bear Kodiak 100 UTMB Marathon | Big Bear Vacations (2024)

FAQs

What is the elevation gain of the Kodiak 100? ›

The Kodiak 100M Ultra Marathons by UTMB® covers a total distance of 161 kilometers with an elevation gain of 5,200 meters.

About the event

Hosted by REVEL Race Series, the REVEL Big Bear Marathon features one of the fastest and most scenic courses in California, with a net elevation drop of 5,945 feet.

The Big Bear course, located in Southern California, occurs in November. The scenery through the San Bernardino National Forest can be enjoyed throughout the majority of the race. The last few miles take runners through a local town, ending near a sports complex field, with the last mile being mostly flat.

An ultramarathon is any event that is longer than that 26.219 miles so in theory anything above this would be considered an ultra, however typical distances start at 50km. The most common distances for ultramarathons are 50km (31 miles), 81km (50 miles), 100km (62 miles) or 161km (100 miles) but some are much longer.

Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the DAHER Kodiak 100 has total variable costs of $382,950.00, total fixed costs of $194,126.00, and an annual budget of $577,076.00. This breaks down to $1,282.39 per hour.

The Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run is a 100 mile ultramarathon that traverses the Wasatch and Bear River Ranges west of Bear Lake, from Logan, Utah to Fish Haven, Idaho. With 21,986 ft (6,701 m) of climb and an average elevation of 7,700 ft (2,300 m), it is a difficult, mountainous race.

REVEL Big Bear is the fastest and most beautiful marathon and half marathon in California!

At an altitude of 6,759 feet (2,060 meters), Big Bear Lake is a hub for alpine recreation. Known for its ski resorts in the winter and its seven-mile lake and golfing in the summer, Big Bear serves as a year-round Southern California escape.

The entire half marathon course has an elevation drop of 3,171 feet and only 10 feet of uphill! That's an average downhill grade of 4.58%.

What is the easiest run in Big Bear? ›

Yes, the driving distance between Big Bear Lake to Ocean Beach is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Big Bear Lake to Ocean Beach.

The longevity of long-distance runners is marginally higher than for those who run shorter distances. Wrestlers live longer than boxers. There's no difference in longevity within field events.

In 2005, David Goggins decided to take on an ultramarathon challenge which involved running over 3100 miles (5000 km) across the United States from San Francisco to New York City without taking any days off – a feat that no one had ever achieved before.

Although not all athletes sleep during ultramarathon races (e.g., 100-mile event), those who do typically rely upon brief naps [18].

The Kodiak 900 inherits all of the remarkable qualities of its Kodiak 100 predecessor and goes many steps further. The Kodiak 900 is a longer aircraft by 3.9 feet — providing more passenger room and more cargo space. The Kodiak 900 is faster, cruising at 210 KTAS.

climb and a descent rate of 6,000 ft./min. at the 183-kt. maximum operating speed (VMO). Carrying a full load of comfortably installed parachutists, the aircraft reaches a jump altitude of 12,000 ft.

With nearly 17,000′ of vertical climbing and sustained running over 7,000′ in elevation, be prepared to be challenged. The Kodiak is a true mountain one hundred. Technical. Steep climbs to 10,000′ summits and cool nights.

The base price is $2,278,750, which includes the four-year maintenance programme, full avionics, cargo pod, TKS, 29-in tires and other items. The price for the Executive Edition package is $2,632,996. – Base price is $2,278,750.