Crimson Canyons Ultra

Crimson Canyons Ultra

Crimson Canyons Ultra takes place in Richfield, Utah on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The event is centered at 575 W 400 N and uses trails and canyons in the Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest. Registration closes Tue, Sep 15 @ 11:59PM MT.

Distances:

• 60 km (38 miles) 6980 ft gain; summit White Pine Peak (10,200 ft); 18-mile descent.
• 1/2 Marathon (21.1 km) 2009 ft gain; route includes Big Red, Kiln-It, Faulty Trails.
• 10 km 1226 ft gain; runs Big Red, Kiln-It, Cairn-Age, Tank Run Trails.

The courses link dry streambeds, canyon rims, remote sections of the Paiute ATV Trail, and the Pahvant mountain bike trail system. Aid stations are placed throughout the courses and are stocked with items including Hammer gels, fizz, and Heed. Given long sections between stations, all runners must carry a personal hydration solution. 60k entrants have additional mandatory items such as a rain jacket and may use one drop bag at Aid Station #3.

Timing is handled with timed starts and chip timing by Runnercard.com. Packet pickup is available the evening before at Lion's Park from 4:00 to 7:00 PM; morning-of pickup is discouraged but available if participants arrive at least 45 minutes before their race begins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.