Grand to Grand Ultra - Kanab

Event overview

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

• 115 Miles
• 50 Miles
• 50K

Cut-off times are 50 hours for the 115-mile race, 20 hours for the 50-mile race, and 13 hours for the 50K. All three races are out-and-back courses that start and finish in Kanab at an elevation of 4,970 feet (1,515 m).

Course and conditions

Runners encounter high desert terrain including hard-packed sand, soft sand, sand dunes, forest trails, red rock climbs, rocky roads, double track roads and canyons. The route passes features such as Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Hog Canyon, Cave Lakes Canyon, Parunuweap Canyon and Diana’s Throne. Kanab climate in May averages a daily high of 78F and a low of 44F, with low rainfall and about 14 hours of daylight.

Logistics, aid and gear

Bib pickup and drop-bag collection take place at Old Kanab Elementary School, 41 West 100 North, Kanab UT. Parking is available at the start location; standard vehicles park free and RV/camper parking is available for a fee with no hook-ups. Aid stations aim to provide water, electrolyte drinks, hot drinks at night, snacks and hot meals at night, and breakfast items on successive mornings. Some aid stations offer shared sleeping tents with pads and blankets and a 3-hour sleep limit. Drop bags are limited in size to 12 x 20 x 12 inches, one per runner per aid station, and will not be mailed after the event.

Entry and prizes

Participants must be 18 or older; no formal qualifications are required though prior experience is recommended. Registration closes April 30, 2026. Early-bird discounts apply to the first 25 entrants per distance before October 31. Finishers of the 115-mile race receive buckles; 50-mile and 50K finishers receive medals. Top male and top female finishers of the 115-mile race receive a complimentary entry to a future Grand to Grand Ultra, non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.