Richfield, UT, United States · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Crimson Canyon 60 Km Ultramarathon

3 days to go

60 km Distance

1,632 m Climbing

5.4 Grit · Challenging

38.7725° N, 112.0841° 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 14 hours 14:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 68% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~24 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (60km) — 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 24°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1983 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 1,632 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,632 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

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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Course Notes

This run links together several canyons, dry washes, remote sections of the Paiute ATV Trail systems, and the brand new (2019) Pahvant Mountain Bike Trail System, into a very unique experience.

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