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Black Canyon Ultras

Mayer, United States • 14-15 Feb 2026

The Black Canyon Ultras, held in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, feature challenging point-to-point 100K and 50K races along the scenic Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. Starting at Mayer High School in Spring Valley and finishing near New River and Black Canyon City, the courses offer a mix of singletrack trails, jeep roads, and historic stagecoach routes with multiple creek crossings and significant elevation changes. The 100K race includes nine aid stations and allows pacers, while the 50K has six aid stations and no pacers. This event is a Western States 100 qualifier and part of the prestigious World Trail Majors series, attracting runners worldwide to experience Arizona's rugged beauty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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