Grand to Grand Ultra - Kanab

Event overview

UTAH 115 takes place in and around Kanab, Utah from May 15 to May 17, 2026. The event offers three race distances:

• 115 miles
• 50 miles
• 50K

There are no specific qualification requirements, but participants must be aged 18 or older. Registration closes on April 30, 2026. Finish awards are a buckle for 115-mile finishers and medals for 50-mile and 50K finishers. The top male and top female finishers of the 115-mile race receive a complimentary entry to the Grand to Grand Ultra in 2026 or 2027.

Course, support and logistics

All three races are out-and-back courses starting and finishing in Kanab. The 115-mile course is approximately 115 miles. Cut-off times are 50 hours for the 115-mile, 20 hours for the 50-mile, and 13 hours for the 50K. Terrain includes hard packed and soft sand, sand dunes, forest trails, red rock climbs, rocky roads, double track and canyons. Notable features listed on the course include Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Hog Canyon, Cave Lakes Canyon and Parunuweap Canyon. The start area elevation is 4,970 feet (1,515 meters).

Aid stations will offer water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, and hot food at night, and some stations provide shared tent space for sleep with a 3-hour limit. Cell service may be unreliable at some aid stations. Drop bags are limited to one per runner per aid station and must not exceed 12 x 20 x 12 inches. RV parking on-site is available for a fee; there are no hook-up facilities.

Fees and policies

Entry fees vary by distance and registration date. A tiered refund schedule applies for cancellations; no refunds are offered after March 15, 2026. Deferrals to future races are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.