Is February a good month for an Ultra?
February sits in the middle of the year for the Ultra, carrying 17 against 45 in October and 4 in August. Enough to choose from, and easier to get into than the races at the peak of the season.
Race calendar · February 2027
February 2027 Ultra Races in the United States
17 Ultra races across the US in February 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
17 Ultra races in February 2027
What the field actually runs
February Ultra Races, By the Numbers
5:50:00Median finish time
4:15:07Median winning time
25Median field size
9February Ultra races with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.
When in February
The February Race Weekends
Ultra races do not spread evenly across February. The busiest weekend is February 20 and February 21, with 6 of them. Another 3 fall on a weekday.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The February Ultra races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
February Ultra Races by State
February Ultra Races by City
Soonest Ultra Races in February
17 total Mon, Feb 1, 2027GWOT 100 Virtual Event, INRegistration opens Nov 1FreeDetails Fri, Feb 5, 2027Groundhog Day Marathon Walker, MIFrom $69Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Frozen 50K Cassadaga, NYFrom $20Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Railway Marathon & Half Marathon Fultondale, ALFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Golden Gate Trail Run Sausalito, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027DONNA Marathon Weekend Jacksonville Beach, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run Oak Island Oak Island, NCFrom $27Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Dalmatian Run Fest & Dizzy Dalmatian 101 Fort Worth, TXFrom $0Details Thu, Feb 18, 2027Florida Five Apopka, FLFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027MRT 5k to 50k Statesville, NCFrom $5Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile) Columbia, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 20, 2027L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE Los Angeles, CAFrom $25Details
Common Questions About Running a February Ultra
When in February are most Ultra races held?
The busiest weekend is February 20 and February 21, with 6 Ultra races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, February 20 with 6. Another 3 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
When should I sign up for a February Ultra?
As early as you can. 13 of these February Ultra races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 16 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a February Ultra cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $0.01 up to $69, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Ultra time?
Across the 9 of these February Ultra races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 5:50:00, and the median winning time was 4:15:07. So anything under 5:50:00 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical February Ultra field?
The median one finished 25 runners, across the 9 of these February Ultra races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 8:29:55.
Which states have the most February Ultra races?
California has 3, Florida has 3, North Carolina has 3. If you are willing to travel, those are the states where a February weekend gives you the most to choose from.
Are there trail Ultra races in February?
Yes, 4 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
Ultra Races in Other Months
January and March sit either side of February, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.