Bryce Canyon Ultras takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Hatch, United States. The main route is 160.9 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Hatch 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 160.9 km
- Climbing
- 4,268 m
- Level
- Open to all
This scenic mountain course runs around the northern half and western edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, offering spectacular views above and below the hoodoos at high elevation.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Bryce Canyon Ultras 160.9 km trail run demands sustained endurance and the ability to manage high-elevation climbing over a massive distance.
Ultra Distance
Covering 160.9 km requires exceptional systemic durability, efficient pacing, and the mental capacity to keep moving through deep fatigue over many hours.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 4268 meters of elevation gain across the course demands resilient leg muscles and specific strength to handle long ascents and descents.
High Elevation
Running at high elevation on the Paunsaugunt Plateau places a significant ceiling on aerobic capacity and requires careful management of oxygen uptake.
Given the ultra-distance duration well exceeding 2.5 hours, athletes should aim for a steady intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Bryce Canyon Ultras is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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