Trail Running calendar near Zion National Park 2025-2026

Experience sweeping desert views in St. George at the Capstone 50K, a looped trail race that welcomes newcomers and veterans alike. Choose from 10K, half marathon or the full 50K as you lap a scenic 10K course.

Flat Top Mesa Endurance Run in Mesquite Nevada uses a single 10 mile loop repeated for 50K, 50 mile, 100K and 100 mile distances. Expect steep climbs, rocky descents and wide desert vistas on a scenic but demanding trail.

Grandmaster Ultras brings 50K, 50M, 100K and 100M races to the scenic Arizona Strip near Mesquite, NV from Feb 27 to Mar 1, 2026. Open to runners aged 50 to 99, the courses loop past Thelma Louise site with aid stations and stunning views.

Run the scenic Red Mountain race in Ivins, Utah; choose 50K, 30K or a trail half and tackle winding single track through the Santa Clara Reserve. Join the pre race expo at St George Running Center the day before.

Zion Ultras at Ruby Rider Ranch near Zion National Park features multiple ultramarathon and trail distances over technical singletrack, slickrock and mesa roads with dramatic sandstone views. Trail aid and primitive camping available.

Run a rugged desert ultra in Kanab Utah, May 15 to 17, 2026, choosing 115 mile, 50 mile or 50K routes through sand dunes, red rock canyons and forest trails. Full aid and nighttime support plus finishers awards including buckles and medals.

Tushars Mountain Runs in Beaver Utah offers scenic, high elevation trail challenges from a half marathon up to a 100K on August 1, 2026. Expect technical singletrack, big climbs, and unforgettable alpine views near Eagle Point Resort.

Push your limits at the Bryce Canyon Ultras on September 19, 2026. Choose distances up to 100 Mile and tackle high elevation single track around the Paunsaugunt Plateau, with stunning Bryce Canyon scenery and on site ranch camping.