Grand Circle Trailfest
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About the race
Grand Circle Trailfest is a three day trail festival based at Jacob Hamblin Park in Kanab, Utah. The event links timed trail races in Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Antelope Canyon, and includes basecamp camping, daily catered meals, and a programmed festival area with activities and evening entertainment. Antelope Canyon runs on Navajo Nation land.
Distances:
- 15.7 miles Bryce Canyon
- 10.4 miles Zion
- 13.2 miles Antelope Canyon with an optional extra mile for an overlook
Each race is a timed trail with at least one aid station roughly halfway offering water, electrolyte drink, gels, fresh fruit, and salty and sweet items. The event operates cup free on course; runners should bring a reusable bottle, cup, or hydration pack. Daily shuttles run from the festival to race areas. Direct pre paid shuttles are designated for runners only; parking lot shuttles serve runners and spectators without a ticket.
Festival facilities include tent camping, van and RV spots for a fee, on site bathrooms and showers, a pavilion with dining service, and assigned campsite tags. The expo at basecamp provides bibs, race shirts, and packet pickup. Postrace festival activities typically include yoga, live music, speaker talks, cultural performances, a beer garden, and clinics. Awards are given nightly by gun time with overall cumulative awards after the final day. Weather is generally clear in early fall with warm days and cool mornings and evenings; occasional thunderstorms are possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
