Ultra Running Hub Bryce Canyon City, Utah, United States · usually mid September (date TBC)
100 mi
Bryce Canyon 100
161 km Distance
4,268 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 36 hours
13:25 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. More forgiving than 63% of 100 mi races. Measured against 41 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 161 km of mountain with 4,268 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,268 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.
About
A 100-mile loop through red rock canyon country near Bryce Canyon National Park.
Highlights
- Red rock scenery
- High desert terrain
- Bryce Canyon area