2026 Leona Divide

The Leona Divide 2026 is a historic trail ultramarathon taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Lakes Community Center, 17520 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes, California, USA. The event is set in the Angeles National Forest, within the Sierra Pelona Mountains, offering participants a challenging course along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ridgeline. On April 18, Lake Hughes is expected to have partly cloudy skies with a high of around 62°F (17°C) and a low of 42°F (6°C), with moderate wind conditions. The Leona Divide is known for its rugged terrain, featuring singletrack, jeep roads, and fire roads, with significant elevation gain across all distances, making it a test of endurance and strength for runners.

What distances are available for this event?

• →30k — Start: 7:00 AM
• →50k — Start: 7:00 AM
• →50 Mile — Start: 6:30 AM
• →100k — Start: 6:30 AM
• →100 Mile — Start: 5:30 AM

Are there any Western States 100 qualifiers for this event?

• →Both the 100 Mile and 100k distances are official Western States 100 qualifiers.
• →100 Mile qualifying time: 33 hours
• →100k qualifying time: 20 hours

Is the 50 Mile a qualifier for any other event?

• →The 50 Mile is also a Sterling Silver Ticket qualifier for the Angeles Crest 100 (AC100) for the top 2 male and top 2 female finishers.

What is the course elevation gain for the different distances?

• →The 100k distance features approximately 10,095 ft of gain.
• →The 50-mile distance has a total elevation gain of around 16,447 ft, starting at ~2,743 ft.

When is bib pickup available for this event?

• →Optional early bib pickup: Friday, April 17, from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM at The Lakes Community Center.

What is the course terrain like for this event?

• →The course runs at elevations between 3,200 ft and just under 5,000 ft.
• →Terrain includes a mix of singletrack trails, PCT sections, Leona Divide Truck Trail, and fire/jeep roads.

What is the race start time for the 100 Mile distance?

• →The 100 Mile distance starts at 5:30 AM.

What is the race start time for the 100k distance?

• →The 100k distance starts at 6:30 AM.

What is the race start time for the 50 Mile distance?

• →The 50 Mile distance starts at 6:30 AM.

What is the race start time for the 50k distance?

• →The 50k distance starts at 7:00 AM.

What is the race start time for the 30k distance?

• →The 30k distance starts at 7:00 AM.

What kind of event is the Leona Divide?

• →The Leona Divide is a trail ultramarathon that dates back to 1992, originally as a 50-miler.

Who is the race director for this event?

• →The race director for the Leona Divide 2026 is Keira Henninger (KH Races).