Red Rock Canyon Ultra
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Red Rock Canyon 100k | 50k
The Red Rock Canyon 100k | 50k is an endurance trail race held in the Red Rock Escarpment area just outside Las Vegas, Nevada. Both the 100k and 50k start in front of the Red Rock Visitor Center and follow routes through sandstone canyons, washes, quarries and limestone formations that are millions of years old.
The event offers multiple course options:
- 100k route across Red Rock and Cottonwood Valley, finishing in Blue Diamond.
- 50k route finishing in Blue Diamond via Mud Springs and north side of Landmine.
- 17k shorter course also offered.
The first 20 miles of the 50k and 100k pass through Calico 1, Sandstone Quarry, Grand Circle Loop, SMYC, Dale's, Knoll and South Oak Creek before reaching Blue Diamond. The 100k continues with a loop of Landmine, climbs over Hurl into Black Velvet and Late Night, then into Red Valley and a remote segment to the bottom of Satan's Escalator before returning to Blue Diamond. The 50k climbs over Hurl through a Joshua Tree area to Mud Springs then returns via the north side of Landmine.
Aid stations are spaced about 5.5 to 8.5 miles apart and supply pre-packaged fruit and snacks, GU energy gels and hydration mix. Pacers may join at Late Night (mile 44) or at mile 48.25 in Red Valley. Field size is limited to the first 200 confirmed entrants; subsequent registrants are placed on a waitlist. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
