Brian Head Trailfest
The Brian Head 50K and 30K take you through Southern Utah's high country with redrock, golden aspens forests, and high mountain peaks. Staged at the Brian Head Ski Resort, come race on the trails that professional trail runner Hayden Hawks calls home.
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Pricing Tiers
Early Bird
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
50K - $100, 30K - $75
Regular
Feb 1, 2027 - Aug 31, 2027
50K - $120, 30K - $95
Late
Sep 1, 2027 - Sep 17, 2027
50K - $130, 30K - $105
Race Start
- September 18, 2027
- Brian Head Resort, Giant Steps Lodge (329 S UT-143, Brian Head, UT 84719).
- 50K: 6:30 AM, 6:30 PM Cutoff (12 Hrs)
- 30K: 8:30 AM, 6:30 PM Cutoff (10 Hrs)
- Bathrooms available in the nearby Giant Steps Lodge
The 50K Course
The Brian Head 50K is a looped course that takes you up and down ski slopes, across cruisy ridgelines, past an alpine lake, on gnarly doubletrack, and summits the highest peak in the area. With an average elevation of 10,100 ft, views of red rock complement the autumn alpine scenery.
Distance: 29.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 5,521 ft
Terrain: 75% Singletrack, 15% Dirt road, 10% ATV Trail
Cutoff Time: 12 hours
The 30K Course
The Brian Head 30K is an out and back course that begins with a ski slope ascent and then cruises along a ridgeline until turning around at the beautiful Sidney Peaks Aid Station. Runners will follow the same trail back, summit Brian Head Peak, and descend the ski slope to the finish.
Distance: 17.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,697 ft
Terrain: 85% Singletrack, 15% Dirt road
Cutoff Time: 10 hours
Aid Stations
- Aid stations will be stocked with Precision Fuel and Hydration gels, chews, and drink mix.
- Other foods, drinks, and supplies TBD!
Packet Pickup
- Get your bib, race t-shirt, and other cool swag from our sponsors!
- Time and location TBD. Likely will be the Friday afternoon before race day at Giant Steps Lodge, Brian Head Resort
- There will probably be a “morning of” option as well at the starting line.
- Packet Pickup information will be clearly communicated in advance of the race.
Event's current local time: 2:25 PM MT
