Train for the Born to Run Ultra with Cadoo
The Born to Run Ultra is a 100 Miles/50K Ultra in Los Olivos, CA on May 9-10, 2026. Signing up is the easy part — showing up for every training session until race day is where most people fall off. Cadoo fixes that by turning your build-up into a money-motivated game: stake money on hitting each session, hit your goal and get paid, miss it and your stake goes to the athletes who showed up.
👉 See the Born to Run Ultra games hub on Cadoo — where training games and event skins for this race go live.
Event details
- Date: May 9-10, 2026
- Location: Los Olivos, CA (West)
- Distance: 100 Miles/50K
- Terrain: Trail
- Entry: Open
- Field size: ~200 participants
- Official event site: https://www.borntorunultras.com
- Follow the event: https://instagram.com/borntorunultra
Your Night Runner training game
For an event like this, Cadoo runs a Night Runner game — a 12-week plan pitched at difficulty 5/10. It gets you comfortable moving after dark — essential for 100-milers that run through the night. Every rep, mile, and minute is verified (reps by CadooVision's AI camera check, distance and steps via Apple Health or Google Health Connect), so the money only moves on work you actually did.
Built for training crews like #MountainGoat, #SendIt, #NightMiles.
Running with friends or a club? This one supports team mode — rally a crew, keep each other honest, and chase the start line together.
Frequently asked questions
How does a Cadoo training game for the Born to Run Ultra work?
You join a Night Runner game, stake money on hitting each session over the 12-week build, and Cadoo verifies every workout. Finish your sessions and you get paid from the pot; skip them and your stake goes to the athletes who showed up.
When is the Born to Run Ultra?
It takes place on May 9-10, 2026 in Los Olivos, CA. A 12-week Cadoo game lines up your training to peak for race day.
Do I have to be fast to join?
No. Cadoo pays you for consistency, not speed — you set the goal, and verified effort is what earns the reward. Steps and distance games welcome every level.
Can my run club or team train together?
Yes — many Cadoo games support team mode, and clubs, brands, and event organizers can host their own branded game. See how to host a fitness game.
Ready to train for the Born to Run Ultra? Start a training game on Cadoo and turn every session between now and May 9-10, 2026 into money on the line. Organizing or sponsoring this event? Put your brand in the game.
