Bryce Canyon City, Utah, United States · Saturday, September 18, 2027

100 mi

Bryce Canyon 100

315 days away
161 km Distance
4,268 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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37.6731° N, 112.1569° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

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. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100 mi. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~57 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 25°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 12 h 22 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1993 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of mountain with 4,268 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles4,268 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.

HOKA

Speedgoat 6

Max-cushion trail shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole, ideal for rocky mountain terrain.

$155 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

S/Lab Ultra 3

Premium ultra trail shoe with Advanced Chassis for stability on technical terrain.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.8

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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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

Course Notes

An alpine run along the western and southern edges of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park with breathtaking views of hoodoos throughout the course.

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