Black Canyon Ultras
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Black Canyon Ultras
The Black Canyon Ultras take place February 13-14, 2027, on point to point trail courses along the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in central Arizona. The event offers two distances that follow a mix of singletrack, jeep roads, and sections of an old stagecoach route through the Sonoran Desert between Spring Valley and New River or Black Canyon City.
- 100K point to point on the Black Canyon Trail, approx 62.2 miles
- 50K point to point on the Black Canyon Trail, approx 32.2 miles
Course features include varied terrain, multiple creek crossings with marked rock hop alternates when water is present, and several gates where runners must close livestock fences. Key statistics for the 100K include about +5,219 feet elevation gain and -7,337 feet elevation loss with maximum elevation near 4,199 feet. The 100K is a Western States 100 qualifier and has aid stations, drop bag locations, and pacing and crew rules specific to the distance.
Aid stations are stocked with GU Roctane, Gatorade, electrolytes, snacks, and some hot foods at main stops. Crewing is allowed at specified stations and shuttles are provided between the finish area and designated parking. Medical teams and mobile medical vehicles operate on course and radio volunteers track runner progress at aid stations. The race is cupless so runners must carry their own drinking container. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
