Vacation Races - Zion Ultras
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Zion Ultras : Apple Valley, Utah, April 10–11, 2027
Zion Ultras is a multi-distance trail event based at Ruby Rider Ranch with basecamp at Smithsonian Butte. Courses run across high-desert mesas and Gooseberry Mesa, linking singletrack, slickrock, ATV roads and exposed desert trails. Terrain includes sustained climbs, narrow rim sections and technical footing, with repeated views of Zion sandstone walls and the Virgin River.
Distances offered:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 60K
- 30K
- Half Marathon
Aid stations are fully stocked with electrolyte drinks, gels, fresh fruit, salty and sweet snacks, and later hot foods at some stations. Portable restrooms are provided. Medical personnel are stationed at major aid stations and the finish; mobile medical units operate on course.
Crew and pacer policies are defined by distance. Crew is permitted for 60K, 100K and 100 Mile runners. Pacers are permitted for 100K and 100 Mile runners only. Pacers must register and sign a waiver, crew and pacer bibs must be visible, and access is allowed only at designated crew points. Only one pacer may accompany a runner at a time.
Drop bag rules apply for longer distances: bags must be labeled, delivered by the evening before the race, and meet size limits. The event is cupless for cold drinks; runners must carry their own hydration. Required gear includes a headlamp, hydration system, an offline-accessible course map device, and visible bib placement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
