Red Rock Canyon Ultra
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Event overview
The Red Rock Canyon Ultra takes place Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 in Blue Diamond, Nevada. The event offers three distances: 100K, 50K, and 17K. The 50K and 100K start at the Red Rock Visitor Center lower parking lot. The 17K starts at Blue Diamond Park. The 100K course routes from the Red Rock visitor center through Aztec sandstone canyons and washes, across quarries and around limestone formations, traversing Red Rock and Cottonwood Valley before reaching the base of Satan's Escalator and finishing in the town of Blue Diamond.
Logistics and support
Packet pickup is held the Friday before the event at CraftHaus Downtown between the posted afternoon and evening hours. Registration closes on Fri, Nov 13 at 11:59 PM PT. Shuttle service is provided for 50K and 100K participants from event parking to the start; 17K participants do not receive shuttle service and should use the Blue Diamond parking location. Course maps are provided for each distance.
Aid stations, crew access, and race facilities
Multiple aid stations are located along the 50K and 100K courses with specified mile markers and designated bag drop and crew access points at locations such as Blue Diamond, Mud Spring, Late Night, and Red Valley. The 17K has no aid station and participants must carry their own water or hydration. Pacer pickup points and portable toilets are noted at several crew access locations. Live finisher results will be available for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
