Saturday - March 6, 2027
Antelope Canyon
The terrain shows no mercy with deep sand, rising slickrock, and more sand waiting on the other side. But then the earth opens. Light pours through narrow slots in glowing bands, the canyon walls flare to life in red and gold, and the silence feels almost sacred. These are the miles that stay with you long after race day. Antelope Canyon demands presence, patience, and respect. It rewards you with a landscape so surreal it feels like it shouldn’t exist, yet you’re right there inside it earning every step.
Event Location
Start
Page Sports Complex
477 Haul Rd
Page, AZ 86040
Event Timeline
March 6, 2027
50 Mile - 5:00AM MST
55K - 5:00AM MST
30K - 7:00AM MST
Half Marathon - 8:00AM MST
Bib Pickup
Bib Pickup & ExpoFriday, March 5
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Page Sports Complex
| Until 7/31 | Until 12/31 | Until 2/28 | Race Week | |
| 50 Mile | $285 | $310 | $345 | $360 |
| 55K | $235 | $255 | $275 | $295 |
| 30K | $185 | $200 | $215 | $230 |
| Half Marathon | $165 | $180 | $195 | $210 |
Course Information
Distance | 51.7 Miles
Time Limit | 19 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +5,019 feet
Max Elevation | 5,682' feet
Min Elevation | 3,901' feet
Women's Course Record | 7:47:17 - Alexandra Garner (2018)
Men's Course Record | 6:04:19 - Elov Olsson (2020)
50-Mile runners will traverse a rugged, adventurous desert course that weaves through towering red rock mesas, deep washes, and iconic slot canyons, featuring sandy jeep roads, exposed slickrock, steep climbs, ladders, and short scrambles. The route blends expansive desert crossings with intimate canyon corridors, includes sections of via ferrata and cable-assisted descents, and offers sweeping views near Horseshoe Bend, Marble Canyon, and Lake Powell before finishing on the Page Rim Trail. Expect a physically demanding, technical, and visually stunning journey through some of the most unique terrain in the Southwest.
Fully Stocked Aid Stations are strategically located throughout the course, providing electrolytes, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet and salty snacks to keep you fueled.
| 50 Mile | Course Distance (Miles) | Distance to Next (Miles) |
| Start | 0 | 6.2 |
| Antelope Canyon | 6.2 | 7 |
| Deer Canyon | 13.2 | 8.4 |
| Ligai Si Anii | 21.6 | 7.9 |
| Antelope Ridge | 29.5 | 2.1 |
| Red Mesa Crew Access | 31.6 | 5 |
| Horseshoe | 36.6 | 7.6 |
| Lake Powell | 44.2 | 7 |
| Finish | 51.2 |
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Gnarly Fuel2O
Fresh-cut fruit
Soda
A variety of both salty and sweet items
Portable bathrooms
20+ Mile Aid Stations include:
Salt caps
Electrolyte caps
An anti-chafing agent
Sunscreen
First Aid supplies
Medical
At our busiest aid stations we try to staff a medical volunteer to help with larger issues
* We will know exact aid stations closer to the event and communicate in your race guide.
Who Can Have Crew & Pacers?
Crew is only permitted for 50M and 55K runners. Pacers are allowed for 50M runners only.
Rules & Registration:
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
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Register on Friday at the expo or Saturday before race starts
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Pacer/crew bib must be visible at ALL times
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Course access is allowed only at the aid stations listed below
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Multiple pacers allowed over duration of race
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One pacer allowed on course at a time
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Pacers & crew are welcome to use aid station amenities. Priority is given to registered runners.
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Be patient and courteous with event staff and volunteers! You may be asked to vacate the premises at the discretion of our race staff.
*Exact details—including crew access locations, pacer pick-up points, and any related logistics—will be announced soon. All information is subject to minor adjustments as planning continues. Please check back for updates.
Best Practices: Pacer/Crew Conduct
You are responsible for the actions of your crew and pacers. If their behavior is deemed inappropriate by race staff, you will be disqualified. Please let them know this and only choose crew members that will treat our volunteers and staff with respect while you are out on the course.
Drop bags will be permitted for longer race distances. Specific details, including which distances and aid stations allow drop bags, will be shared soon. Please observe the following rules:
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All drop bags must be labeled with name, bib # (in large print), aid station, and race distance. Optional, but a good idea if your label comes off, is a card inside with the same information and contact information. Please label your bags the day before the race on your own or at check in.
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All drop bags must be left in the designated drop off location (near the start line) by 7pm the night before the race.
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No valuables or fragile items in your drop bags. We are not responsible for any lost/stolen items.
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Watch the weather forecast. If there is any chance of rain, place your items in zip lock bags inside of your drop bag.
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Minimum size: Gallon size freezer zip lock. No grocery store plastic bags or garbage bags.
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Maximum size: Shoe box size for single pass and daytime aid stations. Small duffle or small carry on for multiple pass aid stations.
Drop Bag Return
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Generally, all bags come back about 90 minutes after the aid station fully closes (all distances that pass through it).
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There will be a "Return to Finish Line" area at all aid stations that allow drop bags. This is an area where you can place your drop bag after you no longer need it from that particular location and we will try to get it back early if possible.
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You must place the bag in this area. Crew or volunteers are not allowed to sort through them in order to reduce the risk of a drop bag inadvertently being returned to the start line.
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If you do not want to stick around, we can mail your drop bags to you after the race for $35 per bag.
Distance | 34.2 Miles
Time Limit | 13 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +3,413 feet
Max Elevation | 5,682' feet
Min Elevation | 4,194' feet
Women's Course Record | 4:44:44 - Allison Baca (2019)
Men's Course Record | 4:15:54 - Timothy Martin (2018)
The 55K course delivers a rugged, immersive desert adventure through red rock mesas, sandy washes, and narrow slot canyons, blending runnable jeep roads with steep climbs, ladders, and short scrambles. Runners will pass through iconic features such as Owl Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Deer Canyon, and Ligai Si Anii, tackling technical canyon terrain and exposed slickrock before reaching Antelope Ridge. From there, the route heads back across open desert and jeep roads to the finish, offering a demanding yet achievable taste of the Antelope Canyon Ultras’ signature terrain and dramatic Southwest scenery.
Fully Stocked Aid Stations are strategically located throughout the course, providing electrolytes, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet and salty snacks to keep you fueled.
| 55K | Course Distance (Miles) | Distance to Next (Miles) |
| Start | 0 | 6.2 |
| Antelope Canyon | 6.2 | 7 |
| Deer Canyon | 13.2 | 8.4 |
| Ligai Si Anii | 21.6 | 7.9 |
| Antelope Ridge | 29.5 | 4.1 |
| Finish | 33.6 |
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Gnarly Fuel2O
Fresh-cut fruit
Soda
A variety of both salty and sweet items
Portable bathrooms
20+ Mile Aid Stations include:
Salt caps
Electrolyte caps
An anti-chafing agent
Sunscreen
First Aid supplies
Medical
At our busiest aid stations we try to staff a medical volunteer to help with larger issues
* We will know exact aid stations closer to the event and communicate in your race guide.
There are no Pacers in the 55K
Crew Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
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Course access is allowed only at the aid stations listed below
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Crew are welcome to use aid station amenities. Priority is given to registered runners.
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Be patient and courteous with event staff and volunteers! You may be asked to vacate the premises at the discretion of our race staff.
*Exact details—including crew access locations, pacer pick-up points, and any related logistics—will be announced soon. All information is subject to minor adjustments as planning continues. Please check back for updates.
Best Practices: Crew Conduct
You are responsible for the actions of your crew. If their behavior is deemed inappropriate by race staff, you will be disqualified. Please let them know this and only choose crew members that will treat our volunteers and staff with respect while you are out on the course.
Drop bags will be permitted for longer race distances. Specific details, including which distances and aid stations allow drop bags, will be shared soon. Please observe the following rules:
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All drop bags must be labeled with name, bib # (in large print), aid station, and race distance. Optional, but a good idea if your label comes off, is a card inside with the same information and contact information. Please label your bags the day before the race on your own or at check in.
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All drop bags must be left in the designated drop off location (near the start line) by 7pm the night before the race.
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No valuables or fragile items in your drop bags. We are not responsible for any lost/stolen items.
-
Watch the weather forecast. If there is any chance of rain, place your items in zip lock bags inside of your drop bag.
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Minimum size: Gallon size freezer zip lock. No grocery store plastic bags or garbage bags.
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Maximum size: Shoe box size for single pass and daytime aid stations. Small duffle or small carry on for multiple pass aid stations.
Drop Bag Return
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Generally, all bags come back about 90 minutes after the aid station fully closes (all distances that pass through it).
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There will be a "Return to Finish Line" area at all aid stations that allow drop bags. This is an area where you can place your drop bag after you no longer need it from that particular location and we will try to get it back early if possible.
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You must place the bag in this area. Crew or volunteers are not allowed to sort through them in order to reduce the risk of a drop bag inadvertently being returned to the start line.
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If you do not want to stick around, we can mail your drop bags to you after the race for $35 per bag.
Distance | 19.7 Miles
Time Limit | 8 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,799 feet
Max Elevation | 4,603' feet
Min Elevation | 3,901' feet
Open jeep roads, slick rock passes, and flowing singletrack combine with constant big-sky views on this runnable desert route. Runners will pass beneath the iconic Page “P,” cross sandy stretches to the Horseshoe Bend Overlook, and cruise along the Vermillion View Trail as it weaves through sculpted sandstone high above Marble Canyon. The route finishes with a scenic stretch on the Page Rim Trail, delivering a fast, accessible, and incredibly scenic race experience.
Fully Stocked Aid Stations are strategically located throughout the course, providing electrolytes, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet and salty snacks to keep you fueled.
| 30K | Course Distance (Miles) | Distance to Next (Miles) |
| Start | 0 | 4.7 |
| Horseshoe | 4.7 | 7.6 |
| Lake Powell | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Finish | 19.2 |
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Gnarly Fuel2O
Fresh-cut fruit
Soda
A variety of both salty and sweet items
Portable bathrooms
20+ Mile Aid Stations include:
Salt caps
Electrolyte caps
An anti-chafing agent
Sunscreen
First Aid supplies
Medical
At our busiest aid stations we try to staff a medical volunteer to help with larger issues
* We will know exact aid stations closer to the event and communicate in your race guide.
There are no Pacers in the 30K
Crew Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
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Course access is allowed only at the aid stations listed below
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Crew are welcome to use aid station amenities. Priority is given to registered runners.
-
Be patient and courteous with event staff and volunteers! You may be asked to vacate the premises at the discretion of our race staff.
*Exact details—including crew access locations, pacer pick-up points, and any related logistics—will be announced soon. All information is subject to minor adjustments as planning continues. Please check back for updates.
Best Practices: Crew Conduct
You are responsible for the actions of your crew. If their behavior is deemed inappropriate by race staff, you will be disqualified. Please let them know this and only choose crew members that will treat our volunteers and staff with respect while you are out on the course.
Half Marathon and 30K runners should not use drop bags. Please speak with a race official if this will create a problem for you.
Distance | 13.2 Miles
Time Limit | 6 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,082 feet
Max Elevation | 4,348' feet
Min Elevation | 4,048' feet
Our beloved trail half marathon takes you out of Page and through the spectacular Arizona desert. Enjoy sweeping views from the edge of Page Rim and peer out over the mighty Colorado River as you complete your race.
Fully Stocked Aid Stations are strategically located throughout the course, providing electrolytes, fresh fruit and a variety of sweet and salty snacks to keep you fueled.
Half Marathon
Course Distance (Miles)
Distance to Next (Miles)
Start
0
4.1
Lake Powell
4.1
5.2
Page Rim
9.3
3.9
Finish
13.2
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Gnarly Fuel2O
Fresh-cut fruit
Soda
A variety of both salty and sweet items
Portable bathrooms
20+ Mile Aid Stations include:
Salt caps
Electrolyte caps
An anti-chafing agent
Sunscreen
First Aid supplies
Medical
At our busiest aid stations we try to staff a medical volunteer to help with larger issues
* We will know exact aid stations closer to the event and communicate in your race guide.
There are no Pacers in the Half Marathon.
Crew Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
-
Course access is allowed only at the aid stations listed below
-
Crew are welcome to use aid station amenities. Priority is given to registered runners.
-
Be patient and courteous with event staff and volunteers! You may be asked to vacate the premises at the discretion of our race staff.
*Exact details—including crew access locations, pacer pick-up points, and any related logistics—will be announced soon. All information is subject to minor adjustments as planning continues. Please check back for updates.
Best Practices: Crew Conduct
You are responsible for the actions of your crew. If their behavior is deemed inappropriate by race staff, you will be disqualified. Please let them know this and only choose crew members that will treat our volunteers and staff with respect while you are out on the course.
Additional Race Information
- Stay on Course: This is a closed course. Follow the marked route in the race direction. Cutting or deviating may result in time penalties and up to disqualification. If you get off course, retrace to the last known marker in order to continue.
- Trail Etiquette: The course will be shared with the public. Alert others before passing. Uphill runners/hikers have the right of way. Stay in control while descending and respect other runners.
- No Pets: Pets are not allowed on the course.
- No Littering: Discarding any waste (including organic materials like peels or toilet paper) will result in disqualification.
- Trekking Poles: Permitted.
- Respect Others: Be courteous to volunteers, staff, officers, park rangers, trail users, and fellow participants.
- Drops and Distance Changes: 50 Mile runners who stop at cannot switch distances to claim a finish. Dropping out results in a DNF.
- Cutoffs: Cutoffs are enforced by gun time for your wave. Example: 7:00 AM wave = 3:00 AM cutoff; 8:00 AM wave = 4:00 AM cutoff.
- Finish Times: Official finish times are based on gun time; buckles are awarded by chip time.
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- The official Race Shirt is picked up at expo upon check-in, and the official race medal is awarded upon crossing the finish line.
- All finishers will receive a finisher medal. Unique finisher medals will be provided to the finishers of all distances. Special awards will be given to the top 3 overall male, female and and non-binary and top 3 male and female masters finishers for each distance as well. Unlike our Half Marathons, we do not offer age group awards for these events.
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Ultras Overall awards are based on gun time. Here's why:
At our Ultramarathons, we offer a larger, more unique overall winner prize. Calculating awards based on gun time allows us to award these prizes in-person, instead via mail. We believe strongly in celebrating your accomplishments at the event (plus, the prizes don't ship well...)
- If you are interested in competing for a top award you will need to line up at the front at the beginning of your start window so your chip time and the gun time are the same.
- Exclusive Race merchandise will be available both at the race expo and near the finish line! When possible, we'll have race merch for sale in our online store after the race is over. Please allow time for us to add items online.
Medical Support on Course
Our medical team is provided by MedStar Solutions. For any emergency or medical question during the race, call 480-269-4126 instead of 911. This number is printed on your bibs, and we recommend programming it into your phone before race day.
MEDICAL SUPPORT RACE DAY: 480-269-4126
Medical personnel are stationed at major aid stations and along the course, with the ability to dispatch assistance as needed. Our medical teams are well versed in endurance events, our course, our participants, and event-specific medical care.
Mobile medical vehicles will also be operating on course and will check in at both staffed and unstaffed aid stations.
If you arrive at an aid station without medical personnel and need help, notify aid station staff so assistance can be requested. For minor issues, you may continue to the next aid station, but please let someone know you may need care.
If you see someone who may need help, check on them first—they may just be resting. If medical assistance is needed, call the medical phone number on the bib and be ready to provide:
- Bib number
- A phone number that will remain with the patient
- Location and Mile marker
- What is wrong
- Description of the person
Response times may be longer on trail or remote areas. If you can safely reach an aid station, that is always the best option.
OUR MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARE ON STANDBY FOR THIS RACE AND WILL RESPOND FASTER THAN LOCAL FIRE & PD. DO NOT CALL 911
Given the remote nature of the trails for this ultramarathon, this is not a spectator-friendly event. The start/finish line staging area will be the only location at the event where spectators will be allowed. Only pacers and crew with corresponding bibs will be allowed at aid stations (where crew access is allowed). We ask all friends and family to respect our attempts to minimize congestion and dust. Please do not try to “follow” your runner at multiple locations during their race. Please join us at the finish line to cheer your runner!
No dogs allowed on the Page Sports Complex ballfields.
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No wheelchairs or strollers on coure
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No dogs allowed on course or on the Page Sports Complex fields.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help on race weekend in many different aspects of the race. We have the following needs at this year’s event:
- Aid Station Volunteers – Show up on race day and assist runners with their food, hydration and gear needs. Help identify race drop bags for runners passing through and provide that all important encouragement and excitement.
- Course Sweep – On race day we will need 2-3 runners per section of trail to run behind the last runner and clear the trail of any litter and course markings.
- LIVE Stream Media – Help film the action on race day and become part of the Steep Life Media Team.
Volunteer Perks
Depending on the level of involvement volunteers will receive varying amounts of Aravaipa Running race credits that can be used at any future race. Volunteers will also receive either a race shirt or other piece of Aravaipa Running Merchandise. Finally, you’ll be a part of one of the most exciting new trail races in Arizona!
Sign-up
Please use the iVolunteer sign-up link below to reserve your volunteer slot and provide contact information so we can reach you with important details prior to race day! Thank you and see you in February!
Required gear
- Headlamp
- Hydration system
- Offline-accessible course map device
- Proper bib placement (front of body, visible)
- Sun protection
- Buff/bandana
- Personal nutrition
- Layers as temperatures shift
- Trail running shoes
- Gaiters
We recognize the environmental impact of an event this size and are committed to reducing it. Aravaipa will provide recycling and Terracycle bins at aid stations and host a cupless race.
What does CUPLESS mean? Aid stations will not provide paper cups for cold drinks—runners must carry their own bottle, cup, or hydration system to refill along the way. Hot cups will be available for coffee, broth, and soup. Please plan ahead and help us keep the race cup-free.
Expect cold temperatures on race morning, likely dipping into the 40s. Dress in warm layers before your start. If you need to shed layers, place them in a warm-up bag at the start, and we’ll shuttle it to the finish for you. Check the forecast before race day— it’s not uncommon to experience cold mornings, afternoon heat, and even the occasional thunderstorm or snow at this time of year. Be prepared for all conditions.
Unless otherwise stated, we will provide a 75% race credit on Ultrasignup towards a future Aravaipa Running event if notified in writing to [email protected] 30 days out from the event. If notified 5 days prior to the event, a 50% race credit may be provided in case of injury or family emergency. No race credit will be issued within 4 days of the event or after the event. Registered individuals who become pregnant are eligible to receive 100% race credit and will be granted two years to use the credit before expiration.
Credits will be good for one year from date of issuance and can only be used once. If you withdraw from an event for which credits were used, you will not be reissued those credits. This reissuance policy also includes credits earned and used by volunteering. No cash refunds or transfers to another participant or event will be issued under any circumstance. No selling of entries is permitted. No refunds or credits will be provided for dropping down in race distance.
Dropping From The Race
If you decide to drop, you must do so at an aid station and inform the aid station captain. They will record your bib number and confirm your withdrawal from the race.
DO NOT WALK OFF COURSE!
Please note that due to the remote nature of this race, transportation back to the finish line is not guaranteed. If you drop at a remote aid station, you may need to wait until the station closes to get a ride.
Films & Media
Results & Photos
Women's Course Record | 7:47:17 - Alexandra Garner (2018)
Men's Course Record | 6:04:19 - Elov Olsson (2020)
Women's Course Record | 4:44:44 - Allison Baca (2019)
Men's Course Record | 4:15:54 - Timothy Martin (2018)
Live results will be hosted online by Laurel. Visit the results button below for final finisher times after the event is completed. Keep in mind, the results are not official until all runners have crossed the finish line, and have been reviewed by the event director. Got questions about your placement? Please email [email protected].
RESULTS
FinisherPix will be at each event to capture your race memories. Within 24-48 hours post-event, your photos will be available at the link below. You can purchase your race photos ahead of race day during registration or directly through FinisherPix. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL photos we identify of you in all digital formats (Basic digital image, Digital images with Finish Time, Digital images in certificate format). A link to download all images will automatically be emailed to you when photos are available online. Click the button below to view race weekend photos once available. Search for your individual photos by last name or bib number.
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