Is July a good month for an Ultra?
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the Ultra. July carries 6, against 45 in October. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
Race calendar · July 2027
6 Ultra races across the US in July 2027, sorted by date. Which weekends are busiest, what the fields actually run, entry fees, and where each one starts.
6 Ultra races in July 2027
When in July
Ultra races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 10 and July 11, with 2 of them.
By the numbers
The July Ultra races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
It is one of the thinnest months of the year for the Ultra. July carries 6, against 45 in October. Expect to book earlier and travel further, and start from the states below rather than from a date.
As early as you can. 4 of these July Ultra races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 5 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
The typical entry is $60, with paid entries running from $40 up to $80. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Yes, 2 races around the United States get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.