Zion Ultras
The Zion Ultras run across high-desert mesas, linking long stretches of singletrack, slickrock, and exposed desert trails. The courses are demanding, and the terrain ever-changing. Runners will experience long, sustained climbs, narrow rim sections, and sections with technical footing that will test mental fortitude. But what makes this race special is how nonstop the views are.
Starting and finishing from basecamp at Smithsonian Butte, the experience feels remote, expansive, and immersive from the very first step. You’re moving through wide-open mesas with huge sightlines to Zion’s sandstone walls. West Temple. The Watchman. And the Virgin River far below. It will keep hitting you over and over: I get to run here? If you love a course that keeps you guessing while offering nonstop natural beauty, this one will stick with you.
Event Location
Start
Ruby Rider Ranch
Main St, Apple Valley
UT 84737
Event Timeline
April 10, 2027
100 Mile - 6:00AM MST
100K - 6:30AM MST
60K - 7:00AM MST
30K - 8:00AM MST
Half Marathon - 8:30AM MST
Bib Pickup
Bib Pickup & ExpoFriday, April 9, 2027
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ruby Rider Ranch
| Until 8/31 | Until 1/31 | Until 4/05 | Race Week | |
| 100 Mile | $395 | $425 | $455 | $485 |
| 100K | $305 | $330 | $355 | $380 |
| 60K | $245 | $265 | $285 | $305 |
| 30K | $185 | $200 | $215 | $230 |
| Half Marathon | $165 | $180 | $195 | $210 |
Course Information
Distance | 96.9
Time Limit | 36 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +10,481 feet
Max Elevation | 5,442' feet
Min Elevation | 3,442' feet
Women's Course Record | 19:01:00 - Jennifer Benna (2013)
Men's Course Record | 16:49:53 - Jeff Browning (2014)
The course begins at Ruby Rider Ranch and follows a dirt road toward Wire Mesa, passing along the edge of Smithsonian Butte Wilderness before transitioning to singletrack around Wire Mesa. The course continues into the Grafton area through rolling desert terrain and additional singletrack. From Grafton, the course follows Gooseberry Mesa Road to Mondo Z, then heads out onto Gooseberry Mesa. Trails trace the rim above the Virgin River and desert floor, crossing a mix of slickrock and singletrack before returning across the mesa. The course drops off the mesa via the Mondo Z Cut, passing the cliffs made famous by Red Bull Rampage before descending through ATV roads and washes into the Virgin Desert. Runners continue along desert singletrack above the Virgin River canyon and toward the Highway 9 corridor.
After crossing Highway 9, runners climb steadily to Smith Mesa, the course’s longest sustained ascent. At the top, the terrain transitions to singletrack and ATV roads before dropping onto the Flying Monkey Trail. This section narrows into rocky, technical singletrack and can be particularly challenging in the dark. One section features a large drop with a fixed rope to assist with the descent. If you’re not fully comfortable on technical descents, it’s important to take your time here as you make your way back toward the Virgin River area. The course then travels through Dalton Wash, where water crossings are possible, before heading out toward the Guacamole area across extended sections of slickrock. After returning through Dalton Wash, the route turns south and works back toward Highway 9.
The final segment crosses Highway 9 again, follows ATV roads, and climbs back up the Mondo Z Cut before returning to Ruby Rider Ranch via dirt road.
| 100 Mile | Course Distance (Miles) | Distance to Next (Miles) |
| Start | 0 | 8 |
| Wire Mesa | 8 | 7.3 |
| Wire Mesa II | 15.3 | 7.7 |
| Mondo Z | 23 | 7.8 |
| Gooseberry | 30.8 | 3.8 |
| Mondo Z II | 34.6 | 8.3 |
| Virgin Desert | 42.9 | 8.6 |
| Virgin Dam | 51.5 | 8.2 |
| Smith Mesa | 59.7 | 9.4 |
| Virgin BMX | 69.1 | 5.8 |
| Guacamole | 74.9 | 6.1 |
| Guacamole II | 81 | 6.5 |
| Virgin BMX II | 87.5 | 4.2 |
| Mondo Z III | 91.7 | 5.2 |
| Finish | 96.9 |
Fully Stocked Aid Stations
Hydration and Nutrition:
- Gnarly Fuel20 electrolyte + carb mix
- Neuma Hydration electrolyte
- Honey Stinger gels
Food Items:
- Large variety of fresh fruits
- Pretzels & Chips, Trailmix
- Fruit Snacks
- Gummy Candy & Chocolates
- Cookies
- Pickles & Pickle Juice
- Apple Sauce
- PB&J Sandwiches
- Coke, Sprite, GInger Ale, Mountain Dew
Later Aid Stations will provide hot foods such as quesadillas, ramen, broth, grilled sandwiches, bacon and pancakes.
ALL AID STATIONS WILL HAVE PORTABLE RESTROOMS
Medical
Each aid station will have a tent stocked with self-serve medical supplies, including bandages and salt tabs. Trained medical personnel will also be available at the finish line and at the Mondo Z, Virgin Desert, and Virgin BMX Aid Stations.
In the event of an emergency, call 911 immediately. You will be responsible for any costs associated with medical dispatch. For non-urgent medical issues, please contact race personnel, who are equipped to respond quickly to problems that are not life-threatening.
Who can have crew & pacers
Crew is permitted for 60K, 100K and 100 Mile runners only. Pacers are permitted for 100K and 100 Mile runners only.
Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in the disqualification of the runner being paced or crewed:
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Crew & Pacers must REGISTER at the Friday expo or Saturday before race start
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Pacers must sign a waiver
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Pacer/crew bib must be visible at ALL times
-
Crew and pacers are allowed ONLY at DESIGNATED AID STATIONS
-
Only ONE pacer is allowed per runner at a time
-
Pacers 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.
PACER SECTIONS
100 MILE
- Virgin Desert Aid (Mile 42.9) to Virgin BMX Aid first pass (Mile 69.1): 26.2-mile section
- Virgin BMX Aid first pass (Mile 69.1) to Virgin BMX Aid second pass (Mile 87.5): 18.4-mile section
- Virgin BMX Aid second pass (Mile 87.5) to Finish (Mile 97): 9.5-mile section
CREW & PACERS ACCESS POINTS
Driving directions to Virgin Desert Aid Station:
bit.ly/372rGOg
Driving directions to Virgin BMX Aid Station:
bit.ly/38bKpYi
Walking directions to the Crew Access Point near Start/Finish line at Ruby Rider Ranch:
bit.ly/2OrPeWl
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.
-
All drop bags must be left in the designated drop off location (near the start line) by 7pm the night before the race.
-
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).
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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.
-
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.
Distance | 60.3 Miles
Time Limit | 22 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +5,646 feet
Max Elevation | 5,442' feet
Min Elevation | 3,442' feet
Women's Course Record | 9:57:09 - Katie Asmuth (2019)
Men's Course Record | 9:09:40 - Karl Meltzer (2014)
Starting from Ruby Rider Ranch, runners follow a dirt road toward Wire Mesa, passing the edge of Smithsonian Butte Wilderness before moving onto singletrack. They loop around Wire Mesa and return along dirt roads toward Grafton, continuing through rolling desert singletrack. From there, the course turns onto Gooseberry Road and climbs toward Mondo Z before heading out onto Gooseberry Mesa. The trail follows rim paths above the desert and Virgin River, including a short out-and-back to Crazy Jug Point, then continues across slickrock and singletrack before returning across the mesa.
The course descends off the mesa via the Mondo Z Cut, passing the cliffs made famous by Red Bull Rampage before transitioning to ATV roads and washes into the Virgin Desert. At this point, the 100K and 100-mile courses split. The 100K continues on desert singletrack toward the Virgin River Dam area and the Highway 9 corridor. The route then turns toward the town of Virgin, passing through paved roads, neighborhoods, and ATV tracks as it works back toward the river.
The final section climbs back up the Mondo Z Cut before returning to Ruby Rider Ranch via dirt road.
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.
100K
Course Distance (Miles)
Distance to Next (Miles)
Start
0
8
Wire Mesa
8
7.3
Wire Mesa II
15.3
7.7
Mondo Z
23
7.8
Gooseberry
30.8
3.8
Mondo Z II
34.6
8.3
Virgin Desert
42.9
1.7
Virgin Dam
44.6
10.4
Mondo Z III
55
5.2
Finish
60.2
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 permitted for 60K, 100K and 100 Mile runners only. Pacers are permitted for 100K and 100 Mile runners only.
Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in the disqualification of the runner being paced or crewed:
-
Crew & Pacers must REGISTER at the Friday expo or Saturday before race start
-
Pacers must sign a waiver
-
Pacer/crew bib must be visible at ALL times
-
Crew and pacers are allowed ONLY at DESIGNATED AID STATIONS
-
Only ONE pacer is allowed per runner at a time
-
Pacers 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.
PACER SECTIONS
100K
- Virgin Desert Aid (Mile 42.9) to Finish (Mile 60.3): 17.4-mile section
CREW & PACERS ACCESS POINTS
Driving directions to Virgin Desert Aid Station:
bit.ly/372rGOg
Driving directions to Virgin BMX Aid Station:
bit.ly/38bKpYi
Walking directions to the Crew Access Point near Start/Finish line at Ruby Rider Ranch:
bit.ly/2OrPeWl
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:
-
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 7pm the night before the race.
-
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.
Distance | 39.7 Miles
Time Limit | 14 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +3,075 feet
Max Elevation | 5,442' feet
Min Elevation | 4,334' feet
Women's Course Record | 5:51:36 - Sarah Gage (2026)
Men's Course Record | 5:04:23 -Johen DeLeon (2026)
Runners begin on the dirt roads leading out of Ruby Rider Ranch, heading toward Wire Mesa and passing along the edge of Smithsonian Butte Wilderness before moving onto singletrack. They loop around Wire Mesa and return along dirt roads toward Grafton, continuing on rolling desert singletrack.
The route then climbs onto Gooseberry Mesa, following rim trails above the desert and Virgin River, including a short out-and-back to Crazy Jug Point, and continues across slickrock and singletrack before returning along dirt road back to the finish at Ruby Rider 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.
60K
Course Distance (Miles)
Distance to Next (Miles)
Start
0
8
Wire Mesa
8
7.3
Wire Mesa II
15.3
7.7
Mondo Z
23
7.8
Gooseberry
30.8
3.8
Mondo Z II
34.6
5
Finish
39.6
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.
Who can have crew & pacers
Crew is permitted for 60K, 100K and 100 Mile runners only. Pacers are permitted for 100K and 100 Mile runners only.
Rules
Failure to comply with these rules will result in the disqualification of the runner being paced or crewed:
-
Crew & Pacers must REGISTER at the Friday expo or Saturday before race start
-
Pacers must sign a waiver
-
Pacer/crew bib must be visible at ALL times
-
Crew and pacers are allowed ONLY at DESIGNATED AID STATIONS
-
Only ONE pacer is allowed per runner at a time
-
Pacers 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.
CREW ACCESS POINTS
Driving directions to Virgin Desert Aid Station:
bit.ly/372rGOg
Driving directions to Virgin BMX Aid Station:
bit.ly/38bKpYi
Walking directions to the Crew Access Point near Start/Finish line at Ruby Rider Ranch:
bit.ly/2OrPeWl
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:
-
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 7pm the night before the race.
-
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.
Distance | 18.1 Miles
Time Limit | 7 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,621 feet
Max Elevation | 4,954' feet
Min Elevation | 4,334' feet
The course starts at Ruby Rider Ranch and follows dirt roads toward Wire Mesa, passing along the edge of Smithsonian Butte Wilderness before transitioning to singletrack. Runners complete a loop around Wire Mesa before returning along dirt road toward the Grafton area for another section of singletrack.
From there, the route follows the dirt road back to Ruby Rider Ranch to finish the 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.
30K
Course Distance (Miles)
Distance to Next (Miles)
Start
0
8
Wire Mesa
8
7.3
Wire Mesa II
15.3
2.8
Finish
18.1
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.
-
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.
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 | 12.9 Miles
Time Limit | 6 Hours
Total Estimated Elevation Gain | +1,179 feet
Max Elevation | 4,954' feet
Min Elevation | 4,334' feet
Runners set out from Ruby Rider Ranch onto dirt roads toward Wire Mesa, passing the edge of the Smithsonian Butte Wilderness before transitioning onto singletrack. They complete a loop around Wire Mesa, then return via dirt roads to finish back to Ruby Rider 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.
Half Marathon
Course Distance (Miles)
Distance to Next (Miles)
Start
0
2.8
Wire Mesa
2.8
7.3
Wire Mesa II
10.1
2.8
Finish
12.9
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.
If camping under the desert stars isn’t quite your thing at ULTRAS, you can still make Zion your home base for the weekend.
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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.
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.
Aravaipa is excited to be partnering withWander Project to offer a charity bib program for Zion Ultras.
Runners in this program commit to raising a minimum amount for a nonprofit of their choice. Your registration fee is waived when you meet your fundraising minimum. You choose whether funds support one of Wander Project's official community partners or an organization that matters to you.
Fundraising minimums:
- 100 Mile — $2,000
- 100K — $1,500
- 60K — $1,250
- 30K — $1,000
- Trail Half Marathon — $1,000
A portion of funds raised covers race costs and charity bib administration; the remainder goes directly to your chosen nonprofit(s).
To sign up for updates about the Zion Ultras charity bib program, visit Wander Project's email list.
Ready to participate? Do not register on UltraSignup. Register HERE.
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 nature of this course, Zion Ultras is not a spectator-friendly event. Spectators are permitted only at the start/finish staging area. Aid stations are restricted to authorized crew and pacers wearing the appropriate bibs, and only at designated crew access locations.
We ask friends and family to respect our efforts to minimize congestion and dust by not attempting to follow runners at multiple points along the course. The best place to support your runner is at the finish line.
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.
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100 Mile Course Records
Women's Course Record | 19:01:00 - Jennifer Benna (2013)
Men's Course Record | 16:49:53 - Jeff Browning (2014)
100K Course Records
Women's Course Record | 9:57:09 - Katie Asmuth (2019)
Men's Course Record | 9:09:40 - Karl Meltzer (2014)
60 KM Course Records
Women's Course Record | 5:51:36 - Sarah Gage (2026)
Men's Course Record | 5:04:23 -Johen DeLeon (2026)
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:
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. Because our age group winners are based on chip time, it is possible to cross the finish line before someone else in your age group while still finishing with a slower time than them. Got questions about your placement? Please email [email protected].
Ship My Medal:
Top Finisher but missed the awards ceremony? You can request to have your place medal shipped to you! Visit this link to have your place medal shipped to you.
Photos:
New for 2026, 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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