Canyons Endurance Runs

Auburn, United States • 22 Apr 2027

The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB

The Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB take place in Auburn, California, in the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The event is scheduled for April 2027 and finishes downtown in Auburn. The courses pass through sections of the historic Western States Trail and include notable features such as the river crossing at Rucky Chucky, Devil's Thumb, and Swinging Bridge.

The event includes multiple race distances with listed elevation gains:

  • 100 miles : 161 km; 5550 m plus elevation gain
  • 100 km : 100 km; 3750 m plus elevation gain
  • 50 km : 50 km; 1700 m plus elevation gain
  • 25 km : 25 km; 850 m plus elevation gain

The Canyons event is a dual qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. The Canyons 100K is a Western States 100 Super Golden Ticket race in which the top three female and male finishers earn direct entry to the Western States Endurance Run.

Through UTMB Community Bibs the event directs part of registration proceeds to local charities and trail stewardship programs. The Community Bibs program is part of the IRONMAN Foundation family of giveback initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

161 km
100m
100 km
100k
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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