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Hill Valley 88 Miler ™ 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hill Valley, California
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Miler | Ultra | Oct 21, 20268:00 AM | $88 | – |
| One Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 21, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| The 1/2 Mile | Other | Oct 21, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| The 0.25 Mile | Other | Oct 21, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 88 Miler (Virtual Run)Virtual | Ultra | Oct 21, 20268:00 AM | $78 | – |
| The Clock Tower Challenge 🕰️Virtual | – | Oct 21, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Week 1 - Don't be a Slacker!Virtual | – | Oct 25, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 10:01 AM, and the 88 Miler starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9303 Lyon Estates, Hill Valley, CA 90002
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 21 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 90 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Hill Valley 88 Miler ™ cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Event Informing
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Rules and FAQ
FAQ
Where can I find answers to "Frequently Asked Questions"? Why, right here, of course! What does "FAQ" stand for? Great question! However, this question is fairly rare, and not one that we hear often. You can find the answer to this…
Race details
- Where
- 9303 Lyon Estates, Hill Valley, CA 90002Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt (One Shirt Per Person Per Season)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Ultra, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 21, 2026), 2022 (Oct 21, 2022), 2021 (Oct 21, 2021), 2015 (Oct 21, 2015), 2014 (Aug 18, 2014)
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Quick answers
- When is Hill Valley 88 Miler ™?
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Ultra, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 9303 Lyon Estates, Hill Valley, CA 90002.
From the organizers
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This is your course:
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