Vacation Races - Zion Ultras

Apple Valley, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Zion Ultras, run by Vacation Races, take place at Ruby Rider Ranch in Apple Valley, Utah, just outside Zion National Park. The event spans five distances: 100 Mile, 100K, 60K, 30K, and Trail Half Marathon. Runners traverse a challenging dirt-trail course through the Southern Utah desert, offering panoramic views of Zion’s thousand-foot sandstone cliffs and dramatic mesas.

Courses include segments around Wire Mesa and Gooseberry Mesa, Virgin Desert, and Smith Mesa. Notable features include cup-free racing, well-stocked aid stations, charity bib options via Wander Project, and on-site camping at Ruby Rider Ranch with an expo. Maps are available offline via the Avenza app. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

98 mi
100 Mile Ultra 97.6 Miles
61 mi
100k Ultra 61 Miles
42 mi
60k Ultra 41.5 Miles
19 mi
30k Ultra 18.9 Miles
14 mi
Trail Half Marathon 13.6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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