Zion Ultras
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Zion Ultras, Apple Valley UT
Zion Ultras is a multi-distance trail running event based at Ruby Rider Ranch and Smithsonian Butte in Apple Valley, Utah. Distances offered include:
- 100 Mile
- 100K
- 60K
- 30K
- Half Marathon
Courses run across high-desert mesas and mix singletrack, slickrock, dirt roads and exposed desert trails. Routes include sustained climbs, narrow rim sections, technical singletrack (including sections with fixed rope), stretches above the Virgin River, and transitions through ATV roads and washes where water crossings are possible. The 100-mile course is listed at 96.9 miles with about +10,481 feet of elevation gain; other distances have separate distance and elevation profiles.
Fully stocked aid stations are located throughout the courses and provide hydration mixes, gels, fresh fruit, salty and sweet snacks, soda, portable restrooms and later hot food at some stations. Medical personnel are stationed at major aid stations and at the finish, with mobile medical vehicles operating on course.
Crew access is permitted for 60K, 100K and 100-mile runners; pacers are permitted for 100K and 100-mile runners. Drop bag rules require labeled bags to be left by the evening before the race and specify size limits. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own drinking vessel. Required gear includes a headlamp, hydration system, an offline-accessible course map device and a visible bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
