True Adventure
Experience primal trails and canyons on the Pahvant Range! Distances: 10k, 60k, and 50miles. This Crimson Canyon Ultra and Trail Runs links together canyons, dry washes, remote sections of the Paiute ATV Trail systems, and the new Pahvant Mountain Bike Trail System into a very unique experience. Run up red rock streambeds in narrow canyons, trek atop packed natural clay fins under colorful hills, power up and speed down groomed dirt trails, and catch great vistas along ridgelines.
Both the 50 Miler and 60km take an all new breathtaking route up to the summit of White Pine Peak (10,200 feet), and then descends 18 miles on the Spinal Tap MTB Trail. This is the signature center of both ultra distances.
The 10km runs up the Big Red and Kiln-It Trail, then comes back down Cairn-Age, Kiln-in (briefly, new for 2025) & the Tank Run Trails.
This is a trail run, with a light sprinkling of adventure elements. The majority of the race is run on mountain bike or ATV trails, with some gravel mountain roads.
The Run
Racing in the heart of Panoramaland involves running in dry streambeds/washes, traveling on defined yet remote sections of the Paiute ATV trail, and hitting sections of the brand new Pahvant Trail (mountain bike) System. These are all part of the Fishlake National Forest.
Elevation Gain (these are 2024 routes, and minor adjustments to be made for 2025)
* 10km (6.2 miles) 1264 feet / 385 meters (time limit 4 hours)
* 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1km) - PENDING (time limit 8 hours)
* 60 km (37 miles). 7326 feet or 2233 Meters (time limit 14 hours)
* 50 Miles (83km) 9737 feet / 2968 Meters (time limit 18 hours)
Getting There and Logistics
Richfield is located in Central Utah, about an 1hr 45min drive South of Provo, and about 1hr 40min North of Cedar City. There are many hotels to choose from in Richfield, as well as a KOA. Our race partner hotel, Ramada of Richfield is actually the very closest to the starting line. Book accommodations early as there are several other large events in Richfield the same weekend. They have discount pricing for race participants. A field close to the event will also be available for free camping. Packet Pickup will be the evening before at the Lion's Park where the race starts/ends from 4-7PM. Morning-of pickup is discouraged, but available if you arrive at least 45 minutes before your race begins. Timed starts, and chipped finished by Runnercard.com. There will be several aid stations throughout the course, stocked with standard ultra fare, including Hammer gels, fizz, & Heed. Given distances in rugged canyons and time (1 to 2 hours or more between stations), all runners MUST carry a personal hydration solution. Drop bags will be available at several aid stations for 50 mile & 50km runners, and one for 25km runners.
Event's current local time: 10:01 AM MT
