Rose Canyon Ultra
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Rose Canyon Ultra
Rose Canyon Ultra is a trail race in Herriman, Utah on June 5, 2027, organized by Happy Trails Running and based at the Butterfield Canyon Trailhead (8307 Herriman Hwy). The event offers multiple route distances on marked single track and dirt roads through Rose, Butterfield, and Yellow Fork canyon areas.
Distances:
- 50 Miler 50.5 miles, +10,601 ft elevation
- 50k 29.8 miles, +4,540 ft elevation
- 33k 20.3 miles, +2,862 ft elevation
Course surfaces and features are described by percentage and terrain: the 50 Miler is roughly 48% dirt trail, 14% fire road, 38% dirt road; the 50k is about 80% dirt trail, 10% fire road, 10% dirt road; the 33k is about 76% dirt trail, 12% fire road, 12% dirt road. The course includes ridges, single track through meadows and foliage, long dirt road climbs, scenic overlooks, and a looped section on the Yellow Fork area. Elevation profiles and maps are provided for each distance.
Aid stations supply Tailwind (caffeinated and noncaffeinated), water, gels and waffles, fruit, soft drinks, and assorted snacks. Parking is free. Pacing and drop bag rules: pacers are allowed only for the 50 Miler beginning at the Yellow Fork aid station on the race's second visit; one drop bag is permitted at Butterfield Peak for 50 milers and one at Yellow Fork for all distances. Course flagging, trail marshals, and signage mark turns and trail changes. Cutoffs are enforced for safety with per mile time limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
