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Badwater AdventureCORPS® presents BADWATER®, The World’s Toughest Brand, Gear, and Races. A global movement. Gaoligong Ultra in China in 2016.

BADWATER®: It’s a frame of mind, a global family of horizon-chasers, and a statement to the world about priorities and preconceived notions of what is possible. Badwater isn’t just a brand or a series of races, it’s a way of life! BADWATER® is an iconic, authentic, worldwide American brand representing:

• An exotic, extreme, mythical place.

• A state of mind, one with a worldview that embraces d

ifficulty.

• The most epic endurance races on the planet.

• The brand, products, and services known world-wide for authenticity. Founded in 1984 by Chris Kostman, AdventureCORPS® is dedicated to exploring the inner and outer universes, seeking adventure, energy, and insight both in daily life and “out there.”

AdventureCORPS®, Inc. is an athlete-run firm which owns and represents BADWATER®, “The World’s Toughest Brand, Gear, and Races.” As a brand, BADWATER represents digging deep and going farther; it is the lifestyle brand for all who push their limits while exploring the outer and inner universes. BADWATER® is a federally registered trademark owned by AdventureCORPS® in variety of classes, including – but not limited to – Sports Event Production; Entertainment Services and Broadcast Media; Broadcast over Video Media and Internet; Adventure Travel; Charitable Fundraising; Clothing and Footwear; Sunglasses; Skin Care Products; Belt Buckles and Patches; Medals and Medallions; Backpacks and F***y Packs; Publications; Decals and Stickers. AdventureCORPS® is also a federally registered trademark owned by AdventureCORPS® in a variety of classes. AdventureCORPS’ world-class events for athlete-adventurers include epic running races such as BADWATER® Cape Fear in March, BADWATER® Salton Sea in April, and BADWATER® 135 Ultramarathon in July, together comprising the BADWATER® Ultra Cup. Past events we’ve hosted include Badwater Presents Mustang Trail Race in Nepal in 2015 and Badwater Presents Mt. Additionally, we hosted the Furnace Creek 508 ultra cycling race from 1990 through 2013 and the Silver State 508 ultra cycling race from 2014 through 2016. New BADWATER venues and events are in development across the USA and abroad, while new BADWATER products, gear, and services are also in development. AdventureCORPS is a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. For more information about the company behind the Badwater® brand, visit adventurecorps.com.

Meet the late, and truly great, Dr. Ben Jones in this video from July of 1992 when Ben was "officially" made the "Mayor ...
05/13/2026

Meet the late, and truly great, Dr. Ben Jones in this video from July of 1992 when Ben was "officially" made the "Mayor of Badwater." He discusses his medical profession in the region, and you see him participating in the 1992 Badwater 135, which had 14 competitors with 13 finishing. (Click the link in the first comment to watch the video you YouTube!)

This was Ben's second of three Badwater 135 finishes. He and his wife Denise Jones - herself a three-time finisher - were inducted into the Badwater Hall of Fame in 2007.

This video was provided by fellow Badwater Hall of Fame members Richard Benyo and Rhonda Provost. Thank you to them!

Ben's life will be celebrated at 1000am on Saturday, May 16 in the Lone Pine High School gymnasium. All are welcome.

Announcing "40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World"One might suggest there is some irony in the organizers of the...
05/05/2026

Announcing "40/40 NOW: Creating Balance in an Ultra World"
One might suggest there is some irony in the organizers of the the world’s toughest ultramarathon races hosting an event which seeks balance! But let’s face it, the whole world is “ultra” now and it’s been headed that way for a long time.

And this is why we have created the 40/40 NOW Path.

We invite you to join us for the 40 days concluding on the June 21 Summer Solstice for an adventure in life:

• Daily 40-minute cardio session and daily 40-minute strength / flexibility / movement session. (One in the AM and one in the PM.)

• Ten 4-Day Personal Challenges

• Screen-Free Sundays (8 hours of tech-free bliss)

• A printed Guidebook and Journal for tracking your 40/40 NOW Path

• Daily email with an inspiring quote, nutrition tip or recipe, and a link to an interesting talk or short read.

• A private Strava Club to bring everyone together. (Sharing details of actual Activities is not mandatory, and there is no "leaderboard" nor results.)

• Video call on the Summer Solstice so we can all connect and share stories and insights from across the globe.

It's 40 Days and 40 Nights to Celebrate the Summer Solstice as your Best Self!

Join us on the 40/40 NOW Path: Register Now! (See the first comment for the link.)

(Please register ASAP as we need to mail you the printed 40/40 NOW Guidebook!)

2026 Badwater Salton Sea! It’s an annual tradition at this event for the runners to stop and pose for a photo with Ranch...
05/04/2026

2026 Badwater Salton Sea! It’s an annual tradition at this event for the runners to stop and pose for a photo with Rancheti, the Yeti of Ranchita located in front of Ranchita Bodega ! Thanks to Alison Rudrud and her family for running this timing checkpoint, and shooting all the Yeti photos! And thank you to the always wonderful Kemi and Mike of Ranchita for letting us set up our checkpoint in front of their property!

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