# Badwater 135 2026 record performances

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/badwater-135-2026-record-performances
> Updated: 2026-08-02T00:25:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Badwater 135 ultramarathon, covering 217 km from Death Valley to Mount Whitney, produced historic results. American Max Jolliffe became the first finisher to break the 21‑hour barrier, completing the race in 20 h 53 min 41 s and setting a new overall record. Spanish runner Carmen Pérez won the women’s division with a time of 21 h 5 min 32 s, the fastest ever for a female and the second‑fastest overall, finishing just 11 min 51 s behind Jolliffe. Other notable performances included Spanish athlete Ivan Penalba placing third among men and fourth overall, and veteran competitors such as 63‑year‑old Karla Kent recording her 14th Badwater finish. The race highlighted extreme desert heat, significant altitude change, and a shortened 45‑hour time limit, underscoring the athletes’ endurance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Max Jolliffe Breaks 21-Hour Barrier at Badwater 135 Ultramarathon

Max Jolliffe became the first to finish Badwater 135 in under 21 hours, while Carmen Maria Perez set a women’s record; Las Vegas runners Edher Ramirez and veteran Karla Kent also completed the grueling race.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/max-jolliffe-breaks-21-hour-barrier-at-badwater-135-ultramarathon

### 2026-07-29: Carmen Pérez claims women's win and second overall at Badwater 135 ultramarathon

Spanish ultrarunner Carmen Pérez won the Badwater 135 women’s title and finished second overall in 21h05m, just behind Max Jolliffe’s record, marking the fastest female time and second‑fastest ever.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carmen-prez-claims-womens-win-and-second-overall-at-badwater-135-ultramarathon

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