We really, really appreciate the global interest in the world’s toughest foot race! Here are the best ways to get involved with the race (and none of them involve actual spectating in person):

1) Compete in it!

2) Serve on a competitor’s support crew! Not only would you be helping somebody complete the race, but you would learn a lot in the in process and also acquire another important component for any future Badwater application.

3) Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

4) Watch the live webcast!

But PLEASE, we really do NOT want spectators at the event.

Every additional car just adds congestion and safety issues, plus parking at the start and finish are extremely limited. Of course, “it’s a free country,” but if you’re a true fan, you’ll either crew or stay home and follow the webcast. (Sorry to be so blunt, but we will have multiple law enforcement jurisdictions scrutinizing every aspect of the race – and every additional car out there really does make a difference.)