Rose Canyon Ultra
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Event overview
The Rose Canyon Ultra is set for June 6, 2026, in Herriman, Utah, with the start and finish at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park. The event offers three distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50k
- 30k
Entry fees vary by registration period. Late registration opens May 6 and closes June 5 at 11:59 PM. Same-day registration is not available. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy and there is race-day bib pickup.
Courses, support, and rules
Course details and totals: the 50 Mile is 49.8 miles with +10,737 ft elevation gain and is 64% dirt trail, 14% fire road, 22% dirt road. The 50k is 29.4 miles with +5,273 ft. The 30k is 18.8 miles with +3,250 ft. Aid stations provide Tailwind (caffeinated and non), water, gels/waffles, fruit, soda, and assorted snacks. Free parking is provided at the event in a native grass area.
Cutoffs for runner safety: 50 Mile follows a 20-minute mile cutoff, 50k follows a 21 minute 30 second mile cutoff, and 30k follows a 30-minute mile cutoff. Pacers are allowed only in the 50 Mile beginning at the Yellow Fork Aid Station. One drop bag is permitted at Yellow Fork for all distances; 50 Mile runners may also use one drop bag at Butterfield Peak Trailhead at specified miles. Photos and live results are provided. Races are capped at 300 or fewer participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
