Grand to Grand Ultra - Kanab
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Grand to Grand Ultra - Kanab
The Grand to Grand Ultra is a self supported stage footrace held in the high desert of the Colorado Plateau in the USA. The event is presented as the first and only self supported stage footrace in North America. It covers 171 miles / 275 km arranged over 6 stages / 7 days and takes place in remote terrain near the Grand Canyon. The 2027 edition is listed as the Founders' Farewell Edition and runs from 19 to 25 September 2027.
The course sits mostly between approximately 5,000 feet (1,524 m) and almost 8,700 feet (2,652 m) in altitude and moves through desert landscapes with changing scenery. Each morning, the race camp is erected at a unique location to receive competitors at the end of that day’s stage. Organisers note that the route passes through areas with very limited mobile phone signal and that entrants should be prepared for remote conditions.
The event emphasises self reliance for competitors in the self supported category while also operating supported race options. Race information highlights logistics such as equipment requirements, risk management, hydration and heat illness awareness, and medical considerations. Materials on the event describe lessons about water use in desert settings and guidance on camping and foot care specific to multi-day stage racing in a desert environment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
