Crimson Canyons Ultra
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Event details
The Crimson Canyons Ultra will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, near Richfield, Utah, on the Pahvant Range. The race takes place with permission from Fishlake National Forest. Registration for 2026 is not yet open. Partners and suppliers named by the organizer include a local bottling plant for runner drinks, a hotel partner located five blocks from the start, and several sponsors that provide prizes and endurance products. Race media from prior years are available in photo and video form.
Courses and logistics
Distances offered:
- 60 km (Spinal Tap 60 km)
- 21 km (1/2 marathon)
- 10 km
The courses link multiple single-track trails, canyons, ride lines, and gravel streambeds. Much of the routing uses the Pahvant Mountain Bike Trail System and remote sections of the Paiute ATV Trail system. The 60 km route includes summiting White Pine Peak at 10,200 feet, then a gradual descent along the full 18-mile length of the Spinal Tap Trail and passes through several biomes. The 21 km route uses four bike trails, runs along the Cottonwood Canyon rim, and descends Lower Spinal Tap. The 10 km follows Big Red, Faulty, Cairn-age, and Tank Run Trails. Elevation gain and time limits listed by distance are: 60 km - 6,980 ft (2,100 m), 15-hour limit; 21 km - 2,370 ft (722 m), 8-hour limit; 10 km - 1,226 ft (374 m), 4-hour limit. Aid stations, crew points, and drop bag locations are indicated for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
