100K race added
New 100K RACE just ADDED to this year's 2026 Jed Smith event!!
Sorry for short notice.
The 100K course is USATF Measurement Certified to meet new record requirements, The 100K race will start with the 50M race at 7:30am. Cutoff times are 4:40pm to start the 12th/final lap and finish by 6:00pm.
If you are already entered in the 2026 Jed Smith race you can change into the 100K at no cost by replying/notifying us that you want to upgrade to 100K. Or you can register in online, before closing time, in the 50M race and request change to 100K. Or register Saturday morning for 100K at race day 50M pricing.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Let us know if you have any questions.
See you Saturday.
John Feeney
RD
2026 Jed Smith Ultra Classic
Please join us for the 48th edition of the Jed Smith Ultra Classic on Jan 31, 2026
Looking forward to welcome back many regular past runners and meeting many new ones.
All Runners receive a long sleeve technical shirt; Men's & Women's styles and sizing..
All Finishers receive a unique finisher's medal
• Looking to try a longer race distance adventure.
• Trying to get a BQ qualifying Marathon time.
• Need an early training run for your A race later in the summer.
• Want a little extra time to finish? Course is open all day; i.e. Marathon race has 9 ½ hours time limit.
• Course is beautiful and fast! Several USA and Canadian age group records have been set on this course.
The Course
The 48th Edition of the Jed Smith Ultra Classic is held on USATF certified courses (BQ) that is nearly identical with the record-setting course used for the 2011 World Masters Championship Marathon.
Runners cross the Guy West Bridge at the Sacramento State University campus and Watt Bridge at Watt Avenue at the other end of the 4.85 mile loop. The fast and mostly flat course follows a paved bike path and some wide dirt trails along the beautiful American River Parkway. Local parkway rules: Runners/Ped on left side and Bikes on the right side.
This is the right event for all runners with a lot of support along the course. Come just to finish and enjoy the beautiful area along the American River or to aim for your PR or any regional or national records.
Registration Details
Take advantage of our low Early Bird registration fees. Online registration opened on October 24, 2025 and closes on Jan, 28, 2026 at 11:59pm. Bear in mind that online registration prices will increase on December 1, 2025 and again on January 5, 2026. The full fee structure is available on our website at https://www.buffalochips.com/jedsmith. The race is capped at 250 and sells out quickly.
PA winner discounts apply automatically when you register as long as we have the correct email address on file. Members of the Buffalo Chips Running Club receive a 10% discount.
Race Day registration and packet pick-up is between 6:30am to 9 am at the start line. Packets include a shirt and bib numbers. There is no pre-race day packet pick-up.
All finishers receive a beautiful hand-crafted wooden medal.
The race will be held rain or shine, and there are no refunds.
Event's current local time: 11:16 PM PT
