Skyfire Race Series
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Skyfire Race Series : Solitude Mountain Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon
The Skyfire Race Series is a four-race trail series held at Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Brighton, Utah, running from August 15 through October 3, 2026. The series stages progressively longer and more vertical mountain races at high elevation, with a consistent starting elevation noted for the events and increasing maximum elevations across the series. After each race participants receive post-race breakfast items, access to stretching and complimentary massage sessions, and a raffle.
The series races and their distances:
- The Spark: 5K
- The Ember: 5 miles
- The Inferno: 10K
- The OG BCC Classic: 10K
Vertical gain and elevation figures span the series, with reported verticals of about 900 ft up to nearly 2,000 ft and maximum elevations reaching just over 10,000 ft. Individual race entry fees are listed per event and vary; published costs include $35, $45, and $60 amounts for specific races. The format emphasizes repeated mountain running efforts across late summer and fall dates at a single resort venue, combining competitive timed segments with on-site post-race services and community-focused amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
