OCALI 69 2026

About this event

OCALI 69 (2026)

Date : November 20–22, 2026

Location : Malibu, California

Distance : 69 miles (+/-)

Elevation Gain : 13,000 ft (+/-)

Categories : Runner | Light 10 lbs | Heavy 25 lbs

Situation

The Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu, California.

69+ miles. Nearly 13,000 ft of climbing. Two nights and one unforgettable journey through the mountains above the Pacific. Start beneath a California sunset, climb onto the ridgelines as darkness falls, and watch the sun rise over one of the most spectacular landscapes on the West Coast. From exposed mountain trails to sweeping views of the Pacific, OCALI 69 is as much an adventure as it is a test.

Inspired by the infamous OCALA 69 in Florida, OCALI 69 takes the challenge west and adds a far steeper price.

Choose how you take it on: RUNNER with no required weight, LIGHT carrying 10 lbs dry, or HEAVY carrying 25 lbs dry. Same route. Same clock. Same 69+ miles.

Mission

RUNNER . No required weight

LIGHT . 10 lbs dry

HEAVY . 25 lbs dry

69 +/- miles. Complete the course in under 36 hours to pass, or under 32 hours to earn the OCALI 69 Dog Tag.

The male and female HEAVY winners will earn the Gold Dog Tag. The male and female RUNNER and LIGHT winners will earn the Winner Dog Tag. All winner awards require finishing within the Dog Tag time.

Execution

• Brief : 4:00 PM, Friday, November 20

• Step Off : 5:00 PM sharp

• Start Point : Emailed to Candidates Prior to Event

• Finish Point : Emailed to Candidates Prior to Event

• Cut-off : no later than 5:00 AM, Sunday, November 22

• Route : OCALI 69 is an out-and-back route. Every mile out must be earned again on the return.

• Navigation : AllTrails Route - must be downloaded offline. Four checkpoints, ~15 miles apart. Every candidate must check in at each checkpoint.

Service Support

• Load : Runner has no mandatory weight. Light has 10 lbs dry weight. Heavy has 25 lbs dry weight.

• Water : Carry enough for 20 miles. Bottled water and basic snacks at checkpoints.

• Rations : Minimum 3 bars and 0.5 L water as emergency reserve. GBF will supply basic snacks only. Candidates must carry their own food.

• Medical : Personal kit required. Disclose conditions to staff before start.

• Equipment : Standard GBF kit - view full list here . Additional layers strongly recommended, nights can dip into the 40s, days climb into the 70s.

• Support : No drop bags or external assistance. Checkpoint moral support permitted.

Admin

• Refunds : GBF voucher only, request 60+ days before event

• Event Changes : Route/timing subject to staff discretion

Entry

INVITE ONLY 2026