20 hours of desert sand and canyon wilderness outside Kanab
Utah 50 Mile takes place on May 15, 2027 in Kanab, UT.
Utah 50 Mile is 50 miles with 6,400 ft of elevation gain.
No — Utah 50 Mile uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Utah 50 Mile. Crew can access 3 of the 11 locations listed on this page.
Yes, pacers are allowed at Utah 50 Mile. Pacers can be picked up at 3 of the 11 locations listed on this page.
Yes, Utah 50 Mile allows drop bags. Drop bags are accepted at 3 of the 11 locations listed on this page.
Utah 50 Mile has 8 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Utah 50 Mile is 20h. Individual cutoffs for 10 of the 11 locations listed on this page are published below.
Utah 50 Mile has published cutoff times at 10 points on the course. Each one is listed on this page with its location, distance and cutoff.
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The Utah 50 Mile traverses the high desert canyon country south of Kanab on an out-and-back course through some of the most dramatic terrain in the American Southwest. Runners encounter the same defining characteristic as the flagship event: deep, fine desert sand that saps energy far beyond what the distance alone suggests. The route follows key sections of the Grand to Grand Ultra through canyon wilderness including red rock climbs, desert mesas, and remote high desert basins, before returning to downtown Kanab. A 20-hour cutoff means most runners will experience both the heat of a May desert afternoon and the cold of the canyon night.
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Kanab, UT, United StatesMay 15, 2027
Utah 50 Mile is an out-and-back trail race in Kanab, UT, United States, held on May 15, 2027. The course covers 50 miles, climbs 6,400 ft, and has a 20h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 4,970 ft | — | |||
Hog Canyon Aid Station | 5.5 | 5,210 ft | 2h15m9:15 AM | |||
Best Friends Aid Station | 11.5 | 5,213 ft | 4h40m11:40 AM | |||
Old Highway 89 Aid Station | 15.5 | 5,879 ft | 6h15m1:15 PM | Drop Bags | ||
Belly of the Dragon Aid Station | 24.4 | 5,164 ft | 9h50m4:50 PM | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
50M Turnaround Checkpoint | 25.3 | 5,348 ft | 10h15m5:15 PM | |||
Belly of the Dragon Aid Station | 26.2 | 5,164 ft | 10h35m5:35 PM | Crew | Pacers | |
Old Highway 89 Aid Station | 35.1 | 5,879 ft | 14h10m9:10 PM | Crew | Pacers | Drop Bags |
Best Friends Aid Station | 39.1 | 5,213 ft | 15h45m10:45 PM | |||
Hog Canyon Aid Station | 45.1 | 5,210 ft | 18h15m1:15 AM +1 | |||
Finish Finish | 50.0 | 4,970 ft | 20h3:00 AM +1 |
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Afternoon desert heat in May; sandy surfaces intensify radiant heat during daylight hours
Nighttime temperatures drop to 44°F; runners finishing near the cutoff face cold desert nights
Exposed high desert terrain with minimal shade; sun protection essential
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