Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
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Butch Cassidy 10K/5K : Springdale to Grafton
The Butch Cassidy 10K/5K is an annual road race held in Zion Canyon, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026. The event marks the 43rd edition and offers two distances:
- 10K point-to-point from Springdale to Grafton
- 5K point-to-point
The course follows the Virgin River, crosses the Rockville Bridge, and finishes in the historic ghost town of Grafton. The route uses the original Springdale-to-Grafton course and is described as scenic and historic.
Event features include a "Catch Butch" competition, a selfie contest, a Butch Cassidy look-alike contest, a poker hand activity, and prize awards. Finish-line activities include live music, awards presentations, prize giveaways, photo opportunities, and food for participants.
Registration opens July 24, 2026, and closes November 11, 2026, or when the overall registration cap of 450 is reached. Fee tiers are:
- Early Early Bird July 24 to August 24: $45.00
- Early Bird August 25 to October 14: $55.00
- Full Price October 15 to November 11: $60.00 (shirt size not guaranteed) A kids category for ages 10 and under is $25 from July 24 to November 5. The 5K is currently listed as full.
Timing is provided by Runner Card with results posted online. Parking is available at the LDS Church in Springdale on a first-come, first-served basis; there is no parking in Grafton and shuttles run from Springdale to the start areas. 10K runners must maintain at least a 13-minute per mile pace or may be asked to ride the sweeper car. Proceeds benefit the Grafton Heritage Partnership Project and the Zion Forever Project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
