Dean Karnazes finishes the 2008 Badwater Ultramarathon in fourth place overall, with a time of 27 hours and 11 minutes. Badwater Ultramarathon™ is the world's toughest foot race. This legendary, epic, 135 mile running race travels non-stop in the heat of Summer from Badwater in Death Valley (elev. 282 feet below sea level) to Whitney Portal on Mt. Whitney (elev. 8360 feet). Field size is limited to up to 90 runners. The 32nd edition will take place in July, 2009. Visit the race's dedicated website at www.badwater.com