Black Canyon Ultras
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Black Canyon Ultras : February 14-15, 2026, Mayer, AZ
The Black Canyon Ultras provide point-to-point trail races on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail in Arizona. The event includes the following distances:
- 100K - point-to-point on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
- 50K - point-to-point on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
The races start near Mayer High School and finish at Emery Henderson Trailhead (100K) and Deep Canyon Ranch (50K).
Course, services and rules
Both courses mix singletrack, jeep roads, and sections of an old stagecoach route. Key statistics for the 100K: distance 62.2 miles, time limit 20 hours, estimated +5,219 ft gain and -7,337 ft loss, max elevation 4,199 ft and min 1,737 ft. Key statistics for the 50K: distance 32.2 miles, time limit 11 hours, estimated +2,004 ft gain and -4,005 ft loss, max elevation 4,199 ft and min 1,986 ft.
Aid stations: the 100K has nine stations spaced about 4.5-9 miles; the 50K has six stations spaced about 4.5-8 miles. Stations offer water, electrolyte drink, GU Roctane and gels, Gatorade, salt tabs, fruit, snacks, and hot options at main stations. Drop bags are permitted at specified aid stations for each distance. Pacers are allowed for the 100K starting at Deep Canyon Ranch and may switch at Table Mesa; pacers are not allowed in the 50K. The 100K is a Western States 100 qualifier; runners must complete the full 100K under 17 hours to meet the qualifier requirement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
