Zion 2026

September 25–28 | St. George & Zion National Park, Utah

Bad Luck Run Club is heading to one of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth and we're bringing the whole party with us. Three days of trail running in Zion National Park, from casual canyon shakeouts to a 17-20 mile epic run with views that'll make you forget your legs hurt. This is a running and adventure trip amongst friends!
Spots are limited to 22 participants. Wait list will be enable after that.

Full Trip Itinerary Here

What's Included

BLRC has your back on the things that matter most while you're out there:

- National Park entry fees for all three days
- All group lunches during park days
- 12 Person van and gas for the group
- A hotel room at the Tru by Hilton in St. George (double occupancy)

Not included: Flights (book Sacramento to Las Vegas, currently ~$350), hotel incidentals, dinners, personal snacks, or anything you drink.

The Running

You don't need to be fast. You need to be ready.
This trip includes three days of trail running inside Zion National Park across a range of distances and difficulties. The group runs together. No one gets left behind. Before registering, you should be comfortable running 15–17 miles on trails.

- Friday - Travel day.
- Saturday - Two short runs (3–4 miles each, morning and afternoon). Great views, easy mileage.
- Sunday - 17-20 miles on the East Rim to Cable Mountain (or West Rim Trail). Historic cable works ruins, sheer canyon drop-offs, and the best views in the park.
- Monday - Easy 4-mile trail run/hike along the Virgin River.

Pricing & Refunds

Registration includes your hotel room (double occupancy), park fees, lunches, and van transportation for the full trip.
- Early - Now to April 18: $450
- Standard - April 19 to July 1: $500
- Late - July 2 to September 24: $650

We want to reward you for helping out. Here's how discounts work:
- If you've volunteered at any race two times: $100 off registration - use code: TWO
- If you've volunteered at any race four times: $200 off registration - use code: FOUR

Notes: BLRC Volunteer Race Credit does not apply to this event (that is solely used for running events). If you use a code at check out, please let know Ken which events and years you've volunteered.

Life happens. Here's how refunds work:

- Through April 18: Full refund
- April 19 - August 25: Refund minus a $100 cancellation fee
- August 26 - September 18: Refund minus a $200 cancellation fee
- After September 18: No refunds

Notes: Refunds are non-negotiable.

The Fine Print

- Flights are your responsibility. We recommend booking Sacramento (SMF) to Las Vegas (LAS), arriving no later than 7:00PM. Current prices are around $350 round-trip.
- Hotel rooms are double occupancy. You will share a room.
- The each van fits 12, currently one is reserved. If we get over 10 participants, we will need to rent a second van and have one of you drive it. In total we only have space for 22 participants.
- All participants must be 21+.
- You're responsible for your own gear, trail nutrition, personal snacks, and anything you consume.

Event's current local time: 12:39 PM MT