Bryce Canyon Ultras
The Bryce Canyon Ultras take runners through the northern half and western edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, with courses that weave through hoodoos, forests, canyons, and open high country. Along the way, runners will experience views both across the plateau and down into the hoodoo-filled landscape below.
The courses are also defined by the elevation. Most miles are between 7,000 and 9,000 feet, adding another layer of challenge to the climbs and long stretches of trail. Runners can expect a mix of smooth and rugged surfaces, rolling terrain, and constantly changing scenery as the course moves between the plateau rim and the surrounding landscape.
The Bryce Canyon Ultras offer a challenging mountain experience in one of southern Utah’s most distinctive landscapes.
*Course maps and distances are subject to change due to permitting
Event Location
Start
Lucky 7 Ranch
1300 US-89
Hatch, UT 84735
Event Timeline
September 18, 2027
100 Mile- 5:00AM MST
50 Mile - 5:30AM MST
60K - 6:00AM MST
50K - 6:30AM MST
30K - 7:00AM MST
Half Marathon - 8:00AM MST
Bib Pickup
Pre-Race Expo
Friday, September 17
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lucky 7 Ranch
Race Morning
Saturday, September 18
4:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Lucky 7 Ranch
| Until 7/15 | Until 9/12 | Race Week | |
| 100 Mile | $425 | $455 | $485 |
| 50 Mile | $325 | $335 | $360 |
| 60K | $275 | $285 | $305 |
| 50K | $255 | $265 | $285 |
| 30K | $205 | $215 | $230 |
| Half Marathon | $185 | $195 | $210 |
Course Information
Distance | 100 Miles
Time Limit | 36 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +14,002 feet
Max Elevation | 8,624 feet
Min Elevation | 7,080' feet
Women's Course Record | 23:30:13 - Michaeline Albright (2017)
Men's Course Record | 17:58:34 - Florent Bouguin (2015)
The 100-mile course begins at Lucky 7 Ranch and follows the same route as the 50-mile course toward Proctor Canyon, climbing gradually on doubletrack through open terrain before reaching the plateau. From there, runners transition onto the Grandview Trail, winding along scenic singletrack before turning back toward the rim and climbing into a striking hoodoo amphitheater with rolling elevation changes.
After reaching the top of the plateau, the course heads inland on smooth doubletrack before following a long, scenic stretch alongside the Sevier River through the heart of the plateau. From Coyote Hollow, runners join the iconic Thunder Mountain Trail, traversing a series of short, punchy ridges before descending steeply through one of the most photographed hoodoo sections of the course.
The 100-mile course is a two-loop version of the 50-mile course. After completing the first 50-mile loop, runners return through the course start/finish area at Lucky 7 Ranch before heading back out to repeat the same route for their second loop.
The final miles of each loop transition from forest back onto ranch lands, crossing open fields and roads with a steady descent leading to Lucky 7 Ranch. After completing two full loops, runners finish at the ranch.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW | PACER | DROP BAGS | CUTOFF |
| Proctor Canyon 1 | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No | No | No | |
| Blue Fly 1 | 5.8 Miles | Mile 10.8 | No | No | No | |
| East Fork 1 | 6.6 Miles | Mile 17.4 | No | No | Yes | |
| Coyote Hollow 1 | 7.9 Miles | Mile 25.3 | No | No | No | 1:30 PM |
| Thunder Aid 1 | 7.7 Miles | Mile 33 | - | - | Yes | |
| Thunder Aid 2 | 5.9 Miles | Mile 38.9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6:15 PM |
| Hillsdale Aid | 5.3 Miles | Mile 44.2 | No | No | No | |
| Lucky 7 Ranch (Loop 2 Start) | 6.1 Miles | Mile 50.3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11:00 PM |
| Proctor Canyon 2 | 5 Miles | Mile 55.3 | No | No | No | |
| Blue Fly 2 | 5.8 Miles | Mile 61.1 | No | No | No | |
| East Fork 2 | 6.6 Miles | Mile 67.7 | No | No | Yes | |
| Coyote Hollow 2 | 7.9 Miles | Mile 76.6 | Yes | Yes | No | 7:30 AM |
| Thunder Aid 3 | 7.7 Miles | Mile 83.3 | - | - | Yes | |
| Thunder Aid 4 | 5.9 Miles | Mile 89.2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12:15 PM |
| Hillsdale Aid | 5.3 Miles | Mile 94.5 | No | No | No | |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 6.1 Miles | Mile 100.6 | Yes | - | Yes | 5:00 PM |
Segment = miles from the previous aid station. Cutoff = latest you may leave the station, enforced by gun time for your wave. Times MST.
Who can have crew & pacers
30K Race: None allowed
50K Ultra: None allowed
60K Ultra: None allowed
50 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
100 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
Rules & Registration:
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
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Pacer Registration: Friday expo or Saturday before race starts
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Crew/pacer 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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2-3 crew members allowed at aid stations at the same time. To avoid overcrowding, staff may ask non-active crew members to return to their vehicles as needed.
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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.
*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 6am race morning.
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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.
| 100 Mile | Proctor | Blue Fly | East Fork | Coyote Hollow | Thunder 1 | Thunder 2 | Hillsdale | Lucky 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop 1 (from 5:00 AM) | 6:45 AM | 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:15 PM | 8:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Loop 2 | 12:45 AM Sun | 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
Distance | 50.2 Miles
Time Limit | 18 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +6,512 feet
Max Elevation | 8,573' feet
Min Elevation | 6,871' feet
Women's Course Record | 8:53:31 - Andrea McArdle (2021)
Men's Course Record | 7:41:11 - Nate Jewkes (2024)
The 50-mile course begins at Lucky 7 Ranch and heads toward Proctor Canyon, gradually climbing on doubletrack through wide-open terrain before reaching the plateau. As the landscape opens up, runners transition onto the Grandview Trail, winding through scenic singletrack along the rim before climbing into a dramatic hoodoo amphitheater carved into the plateau.
From the top, the course turns inland onto smooth doubletrack before settling into a long, remote stretch alongside the Sevier River, crossing the heart of the plateau. At Coyote Hollow, runners join Thunder Mountain Trail, where a series of short, punchy ridges leads into a steep descent through towering, vividly colored hoodoos, one of the most spectacular sections of the course.
From there, the trail continues through forest and canyon country, revealing sweeping views and constantly changing terrain. The route eventually leaves the forest behind and returns to the open ranch lands, where rolling roads and fields carry runners toward the final miles.
The last stretch delivers a steady descent back to Lucky 7 Ranch.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW | PACER | DROP BAGS | Cutoff |
| Proctor Canyon | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No | No | No | - |
| Blue Fly | 5.8 Miles | Mile 10.8 | No | No | No | - |
| East Fork | 6.6 Miles | Mile 17.4 | No | No | Yes | - |
| Coyote Hollow | 7.9 Miles | Mile 25.3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2:00 PM |
| Thunder Aid 1 | 7.7 Miles | Mile 33 | No | No | No | - |
| Thunder Aid 2 | 5.9 Miles | Mile 38.9 | No | No | Yes | 6:45 PM |
| Hillsdale Aid | 5.3 Miles | Mile 44.2 | No | No | No | - |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 6.1 Miles | Mile 50.3 | Yes | NA | Yes | 11:30 PM |
Who can have crew & pacers
30K Race: None allowed
50K Ultra: None allowed
60K Ultra: None allowed
50 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
100 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
Rules & Registration:
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification of the runner being paced.
-
Pacer Registration: Friday expo or Saturday before race starts
-
Crew/pacer bib must be visible at ALL times
-
Course access is allowed only at the aid stations listed below
-
Multiple pacers allowed over duration of race
-
One pacer allowed on course at a time
-
2-3 crew members allowed at aid stations at the same time. To avoid overcrowding, staff may ask non-active crew members to return to their vehicles as needed.
-
Be patient and courteous with event staff and volunteers! You may be asked to vacate the premises at the discretion of our race staff.
*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:
-
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.
-
All drop bags must be left in the designated drop off location (near the start line) by 6am race morning.
-
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.
-
Minimum size: Gallon size freezer zip lock. No grocery store plastic bags or garbage bags.
-
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).
-
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.
-
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.
-
If you do not want to stick around, we can mail your drop bags to you after the race for $35 per bag.
| 50 Mile | Start | Proctor Canyon | Blue Fly | East Fork | Coyote Hollow | Thunder 1 | Thunder 2 | Hillsdale | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff | 5:30 AM | 7:15 AM | 9:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:45 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
Distance | 37.4 Miles
Time Limit | 15.5 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +4,135 feet
Max Elevation | 8,573' feet
Min Elevation | 6,870' feet
Women's Course Record | 6:10:54 - Darcy Wade (2022)
Men's Course Record | 5:41:45 - Cameron Yeaman (2021)
The 60K course begins at Lucky 7 Ranch and heads toward Proctor Canyon, gradually climbing on doubletrack through wide-open terrain before reaching the plateau. From there, runners transition onto the Grandview Trail, winding along scenic singletrack before climbing into a dramatic hoodoo amphitheater carved into the plateau.
After reaching the top, the course turns inland onto smooth doubletrack before following a long, scenic stretch alongside the Sevier River through the heart of the plateau. At Coyote Hollow, the 60K takes heads directly toward Hillsdale where the course continues through a changing landscape of forest, canyon, and open plateau. The route eventually leaves the forest and transitions back onto the ranch lands, where open fields and roads lead runners toward the final miles.
The course finishes with a steady descent back to Lucky 7 Ranch, bringing runners out of the high country and back to the finish.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW | PACER | DROP BAGS | Cutoff |
| Proctor Canyon | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No | No | No | - |
| Blue Fly | 1.8 Miles | Mile 6.8 | No | No | No | - |
| East Fork | 6.6 Miles | Mile 13.4 | No | No | Yes | - |
| Coyote Hollow | 7.7 Miles | Mile 21.1 | No | No | No | 2:00 PM |
| Hillsdale Aid | 10.3 Miles | Mile 31.4 | No | No | No | - |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 6.1 Miles | Mile 37.5 | Yes | NA | Yes | 9:30 PM |
Who can have crew & pacers
30K Race: None allowed/Finish only
50K Ultra: None allowed/Finish only
60K Ultra: None allowed/Finish only
50 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
100 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
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:
-
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.
-
All drop bags must be left in the designated drop off location (near the start line) by 6am race morning.
-
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.
-
Minimum size: Gallon size freezer zip lock. No grocery store plastic bags or garbage bags.
-
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
-
Generally, all bags come back about 90 minutes after the aid station fully closes (all distances that pass through it).
-
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.
-
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.
-
If you do not want to stick around, we can mail your drop bags to you after the race for $35 per bag.
| 60K | Start | Proctor Canyon | Blue Fly | East Fork | Coyote Hollow | Hillsdale | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 8:45 AM | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
Distance | 33.2 Miles
Time Limit | 13 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +4,987 feet
Max Elevation | 8,199' feet
Min Elevation | 6,870' feet
Women's Course Record | 5:07:47 - Allison Baca (2019)
Men's Course Record | 4:19:11 - Daniel Jones (2024)
The 50K course begins at Lucky 7 Ranch and heads toward Proctor Canyon, gradually climbing on doubletrack through wide-open terrain before reaching the plateau. From Proctor Canyon, the course diverges from the other ultras, turning north onto the Grandview Trail toward Hillsdale.
Runners climb into the high country on scenic singletrack, with sweeping views unfolding across the plateau and rugged terrain rising around them. From Hillsdale, the course continues toward one of its defining highlights: Thunder Mountain Trail. A series of short, punchy ridges leads into a steep descent through towering, vividly colored hoodoos, creating one of the most dramatic and unforgettable sections of the course.
Beyond Thunder Mountain, the trail winds back through forest and canyon country before eventually returning to the open ranch lands. The final miles cross fields and roads as the course begins a steady descent back toward Lucky 7 Ranch and the finish.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW | PACER | DROP BAGS | Cutoff |
| Proctor Canyon | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No | No | No | - |
| Hillsdale 1 | 5.7 Miles | Mile 10.7 | No | No | No | - |
| Thunder 1 | 5.3 Miles | Mile 16.0 | No | No | No | - |
| Thunder 2 | 5.8 Miles | Mile 21.8 | No | No | No | 2:45 PM |
| Hillsdale 2 | 5.3 Miles | Mile 27.1 | No | No | No | - |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 6.1 Miles | Mile 33.2 | Yes | NA | Yes | 7:30 PM |
Who can have crew & pacers
30K Race: None allowed/Finish only
50K Ultra: None allowed/Finish only
60K Ultra: None allowed/Finish only
50 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
100 Mile Ultra: Crew & pacers allowed
| 50K | Start | Proctor Canyon | Hillsdale 1 | Thunder 1 | Thunder 2 | Hillsdale 2 | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff | 6:30 AM | 8:15 AM | 10:15 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Distance | 19.3 Miles
Time Limit | 8 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +2,815 feet
Max Elevation | 8,572' feet
Min Elevation | 6,870' feet
Women's Course Record | 2:39:30 - Grace McLaughlin (2023)
Men's Course Record | 2:33:47 - Pedro Gomes (2023)
The 30K starts at Lucky 7 Ranch with a steady climb into Proctor Canyon on wide, runnable doubletrack before transitioning onto scenic singletrack along the Grandview Trail. The course features rolling climbs and descents through forested terrain with expansive views from the plateau.
After looping back toward Proctor Canyon, runners head north along the Grandview Trail once more before leaving the forest and returning to open ranch lands. The final stretch descends across fields and dirt roads, finishing back at Lucky 7 Ranch with a fast and satisfying run-in.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW |
| Proctor Canyon 1 | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No |
| Proctor Canyon 2 | 5.2 Miles | Mile 10.2 | No |
| Water Station | 5 Miles | Mile 15.2 | No |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 4.1 Miles | Mile 19.3 | Yes |
Distance | 14.0 Miles
Time Limit | 6 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,917 feet
Max Elevation | 8,199' feet
Min Elevation | 6,870' feet
Women's Course Record | 1:54:59 - Charli McKee (2018)
Men's Course Record | 1:37:40 - Christian Gilbert (2018)
The Half Marathon begins at Lucky 7 Ranch and heads out onto a mix of doubletrack and singletrack, offering a scenic introduction to the terrain surrounding the ranch. The course features gently rolling elevation with a combination of open stretches and sections through natural landscape.
Runners can expect a variety of surfaces and terrain, with a balance of runnable segments and light climbing throughout. Along the way, the route showcases the unique character of the area while providing a shorter-distance option that still captures the spirit of the event.
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.
All Ultra Aid Stations include:
Water
Electrolyte Drink Mix
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
| AID STATION | SEGMENT | MILE | CREW |
| Proctor Canyon 1 | 5 Miles | Mile 5 | No |
| Water Station | 5 Miles | Mile 10 | No |
| Lucky 7 Ranch/Finish | 4 Miles | Mile 14 | Yes |
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: 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.
- Finish Times: Official finish times are based on gun time; buckles are awarded by chip time.
Address: 1300 US-89, Hatch, UT 84735
Your Race Starts and Ends at Lucky 7 Ranch
Lucky 7 Ranch sits on Highway 89 about 2 miles north of Hatch, Utah, at mile marker 119. Turn off at the real estate sales office and Paunsaugunt Cliffs signage, cross the bridge, stay right, and continue onto the property through a white fence for general parking and camping.
Everything happens here. Start, finish, packet pickup, drop bag drop off, and camping are all on the property.
Camping and Parking
Tent, car, and RV camping are all hosted in the designated grass area. RV camping is dry camping only, with no hookups.
Facilities
A large pavilion with picnic tables anchors the start/finish area. Drinking water is available to runners and campers. Porta-potties are located near the camping area and the start/finish, and there are several trash receptacles on site.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the ranch and must be leashed at all times. Livestock and loose dogs are a bad mix, so this one is not flexible.
This Is a Working Ranch
The owners live here and the livestock is theirs. A few rules keep us welcome back:
- Leave the livestock alone
- Leave every gate the way you found it. If it was open, leave it open. If it was closed, close it.
- No campfires or propane fires anywhere on the property. Fires are permitted only in the pavilion fireplace.
- Ranch ATVs are not for guest use
- Pack out what you bring in, and report any damage or broken facilities right away
Nearby
Hatch is 2 miles away with convenience stores, restaurants, and motels. Panguitch, 13 miles out, has fuller shopping and supplies. Bryce Canyon National Park is 30 minutes away and Red Canyon Recreation Area is 20 minutes.
Getting Here
The nearest airport is St. George, Utah, just over 2 hours away. Las Vegas, NV and Salt Lake City, UT are both about 4 hours.
Finding the ranch
Lucky 7 Ranch is on Highway 89 at mile marker 119, 2 miles north of Hatch.
- Heading south from Panguitch: do not turn onto Highway 12 toward Bryce Canyon. Stay on Highway 89 south and watch for mile marker 119 roughly [X] miles past the Highway 12 junction. You will reach the ranch before you reach Hatch.
- Heading north from Mt. Carmel Junction: pass through Hatch and continue 2 miles north to mile marker 119.
At the turnoff, look for the real estate sales office and Paunsaugunt Cliffs signage. Cross the bridge, stay right, and continue through the white fence to parking and camping.
The scenic way
If you are flying into Las Vegas, the best drive is Highway 9 through Zion National Park to Mt. Carmel Junction, then Highway 89 north. The next best option is Highway 14 from Cedar City, up Cedar Canyon and over Cedar Mountain. Your GPS will not route you either way, but both take about the same time as Highway 20 and are far better drives.
- 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
Due to the remote desert setting, Bryce Canyon Ultras is not a spectator-friendly event, as the course is designed to immerse runners in solitude and scenery. The start/finish line staging area will be the only location at the event this year where spectators will be allowed. Only pacers and crew will be allowed at aid stations. We ask all friends and family to respect this rule. Failure to comply with this will jeopardize the future of this event with the Forest Service. So we kindly ask for your cooperation.
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 Utah!
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 September!
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
100 Mile Course Records
Women's Course Record | 23:30:13 - Michaeline Nelson Albright (2017)
Men's Course Record | 17:58:34 - Florent Bouguin (2015)
50 Mile Course Records
Women's Course Record | 8:53:31 - Andrea McArdle (2021)
Men's Course Record | 7:41:11 - Nate Jewkes (2024)
Women's Course Record | 6:10:54 - Darcy Wade (2022)
Men's Course Record | 5:41:45 - Cameron Yeaman (2021)
50 KM Course Records
Women's Course Record | 6:07:47 - Allison Baca (2019)
Women's Course Record | 2:39:30 - Grace McLaughlin (2023)
Men's Course Record | 2:33:47 - Pedro Gomes (2023)
Women's Course Record | 1:54:59 - Charli McKee (2018)
Men's Course Record | 1:37:40 - Christian Gilbert (2018)
Live results will be available on race day at Aravaipa Live Results. Results are not official until all runners have finished and the race director has reviewed them. Questions about your placement? Email [email protected].
Race weekend photos are by Let’s Wander Photography. Photos will be posted by the end of the week. Click the button below to view them once they are up.
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