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Canyons 50K

Draft Listing
  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition
UTMB World Series2 Stones

A scenic loop from Auburn along the Western States Trail and American River canyon

Directions
DeadlineApril 19, 2026
Calculate UTMB Lottery Odds2 Running Stones
This event took place on April 25, 2026

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April 25, 2026
Saturday 7:00am PDT start
Auburn, CA
United States
31.2 miles
Lollipop Course
5,580 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2015
Established

What Makes It Great

Starting and finishing in downtown Auburn, the 50K heads out along the Western States Trail, crosses the historic No Hands Bridge, and climbs the Foresthill Divide Loop to Driver's Flat before descending to Mammoth Bar and returning via the Confluence Trail. Expect steep single-track climbs, fast descents, and spring wildflowers through the American River canyon.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Loop from Auburn
Starts and finishes in downtown Auburn — a great spectator-friendly route through the canyon
No Hands Bridge and the Confluence Trail
Crosses the iconic No Hands Bridge and runs the Confluence Trail, two of the most scenic stretches on the WS Trail
5,577 ft of climbing
Packed into 31 miles with the steep walls of the American River Canyon on both sides

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
All official 50K finishers receive a medal
Top 3 Trophy
Top three male and female finishers receive a custom trophy

Canyons 50K

Auburn, CA, United StatesApril 25, 2026

April 25, 2026
Course map for Canyons 50K
DistDistance31.2 mi
GainElevation Gain5,580 ft
LimitCutoff10 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineApril 19, 2026
Race DayApril 25, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
31.2 mi
Distance
Lollipop
Route
10h
Cutoff Time
1,289 ft
Average Elevation
5,580 ft
Total Ascent
5,580 ft
Total Descent
1,923 ft
High Point
538 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Downtown Auburn
Start
0.01,270 ft
Confluence 1
Aid Station
4.0604 ft
Clementine
Aid Station
7.21,499 ft
Drivers Flat
Aid Station
15.61,690 ft
Mammoth Bar
Aid Station
23.5627 ft
Confluence 2
Aid Station
27.2604 ft
Downtown Auburn
Finish
31.21,270 ft

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Dogs Discouraged
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race reports from other The Canyons Endurance Runs events

2023 Canyons by UTMB 100 Mile and 100k Results: Ultramarathon Sprint Finishes and Golden Tickets GaloreCanyons 100 Mile
By iRunFar • 2023
2025 Canyons by UTMB 100k Results: Wins by Emily Hawgood and Francesco PuppiCanyons 100K
By iRunFar • 2025
2024 Canyons 100K Race ReportCanyons 100K
By TrailMomma • 2024

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Register•April 25, 2026