Antelope Canyon Ultras 50 Mile

Overall score 3.4Good
Thin evidence4 sources#27 of 61 ultras

Page, Arizona · 51.7 mi (83.2 km) · 1,530 m (5,020 ft) gain

Race day Sat 6 Mar 2027

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Is it right for you?

Footing
Technical2.3
Climbing
Gently rolling3.8
Overall cutoff
Generous3.7
Intermediate cutoffs
Reasonable3.4
Crew access
Some points3.3
First timer friendly
Doable2.8

Footing and climbing are course traits: 5 is the smoother, flatter end, not a better race.

Watch out: Deep sand, ladders and exposed technical sections require preparation. All 4

Best for

Provisional: based on 4 sources. Why

Ran it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why runners love it

  • Slot-canyon access, sandstone scenery and river overlooks.
  • Athletes praise the aid-station food and volunteers.
  • A nineteen-hour overall limit is published for the long race.

Watch out for

  • Deep sand, ladders and exposed technical sections require preparation.
  • Intermediate cutoffs and support locations remain provisional.
  • Older reviews concern earlier management and course editions.
  • Headline distance and preliminary aid-table distance differ.

Latest or next race

Sat 6 Mar 2027

Entry about $310

Official race site(aravaiparunning.com, opens in a new tab)
Climbing
1,530 m (5,020 ft)
Cutoff
19 hours
Pace needed
22:06 per mi (13:44 per km)

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What runners say

Overall score 3.4 out of 5

4 reviews and race reports

Tone of the reviews and race reports

  • Positive4
  • Mixed0
  • Negative0

4 reviews

  • Lukas Burrer

    Raced 2023 · Team RunRun: Antelope Canyon 50 mile

    Tone: Positive

    The runner recommends the race for its canyon and lake scenery and generally good organization. Heavy rain makes footing slippery, and a queue at the canyon ladder interrupts progress; he recommends gaiters and booking accommodation early.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on teamrunrun.com (Team RunRun: Antelope Canyon 50 mile, opens in a new tab)

  • Herbert

    Raced 2020 · Slowtwitch: first Antelope Canyon ultra

    Tone: Positive

    The first-time ultrarunner enjoys the scenery and substantial food at aid stations. Strong wind obscures some course markers, technical sections require scrambling, and the sandy terrain slows progress; a drop bag helps with changing conditions.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions

    Read on forum.slowtwitch.com (Slowtwitch: first Antelope Canyon ultra, opens in a new tab)

  • Sarah Scozzaro

    Raced 2016 · Drty Runner: Antelope Canyon 50 mile

    Tone: Positive

    The runner describes excellent volunteers and a memorable but demanding desert course. Deep sand, exposed cliff sections and some difficult navigation require concentration; carrying enough water for longer gaps is important.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on drtyrunner.com (Drty Runner: Antelope Canyon 50 mile, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Good. How runners feel about it, how well it is run, and the community around it. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

Toughness for its distance: Very tough

  • Runner satisfactionLoved4.2

    Firsthand reports recommend the canyon experience while emphasizing its difficulty. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Historic reports are generally positive, but current management has yet to be reviewed. · Low confidence

  • Community and vibeWarm3.8

    Reports describe friendly volunteers and supportive runners. · Low confidence

Very good. Aid stations, crew access, drop bags and pacer rules. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

  • Aid stationsGood4.0

    Athletes praise the food and volunteers; longer sandy gaps require adequate water capacity. · Medium confidence

  • Crew accessSome points3.3

    Crew are restricted to designated points, which remain provisional. · Low confidence

  • Drop bagsMany stations3.5

    Bags are permitted, but current stations remain to be confirmed. · Low confidence

  • PacersMuch of the race3.5

    Pacers are allowed for the long race, with pickup points still to be confirmed. · Low confidence

Very good. Course marking, scenery, and how runners rate the trail itself. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Course markingMostly clear3.2

    Older reports mention obscured or ambiguous markers; current marking has not been reviewed. · Low confidence

  • ScenerySpectacular4.7

    Slot canyons, sandstone, river overlooks and lake views earn consistent praise. · Medium confidence

  • Trail experienceGreat4.3

    Runners value the unusual canyon access despite tiring sand and technical passages. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • FootingTechnical2.3

    Deep sand, slickrock and short scrambling sections interrupt smooth running. · Medium confidence

  • RunnabilityMixed2.8

    Sand and technical canyon passages make steady running difficult. · Medium confidence

  • ClimbingGently rolling3.8

    The published profile has moderate climbing, but soft footing adds effort. · Low confidence

Very good. Race-day temperature and how predictable the weather is. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • Race-day temperatureWarm or cold3.2

    Reports include cold starts, wind, rain and later desert exposure. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityVariable2.9

    Several editions show substantial wind or rain variability. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • AltitudeModerate3.3

    The official high point is about 1,732 m (5,682 ft). · Medium confidence

Very good. How generous the overall and intermediate cutoffs are for the terrain. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Overall cutoffGenerous3.7

    Nineteen hours offers some margin, but sand and technical sections slow progress. · Low confidence

  • Intermediate cutoffsReasonable3.4

    Current intermediate cutoff times have not yet been published. · Low confidence

Not part of the score

  • First timer friendlyDoable2.8

    Sand, exposed edges, ladders and long gaps make specific preparation important. · Medium confidence

  • Getting inUsually open4.0

    The organizer offers open online registration. · Low confidence

Very good. Getting there, places to stay, race-day logistics and value. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Travel easeFair3.1

    Page is the race hub; detailed airport transfers were not verified. · Low confidence

  • Places to stayGood3.9

    The town has many options, but runners recommend booking ahead. · Medium confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.6

    One town hub helps, while crew registration and provisional access rules require planning. · Low confidence

  • ValueGood value3.5

    The canyon experience appeals to runners; current pricing has limited firsthand feedback. · Low confidence

Course

Route, 51.7 mi (83.2 km)

One big loop

Surface
Trail
Climbing
1,530 m (5,020 ft)
Climb rate
Rolling, 18 m per km (97 ft per mi)
High point
1,732 m (5,680 ft)
Night
Some
Start
05:00

Cutoffs and aid

Overall cutoff
19 hours
Pace needed
22:06 per mi (13:44 per km)
Aid stations
7
Longest gap
14 km (8.4 mi)
Drop bags
Some stations
Crew access
Some points
Pacers
Allowed at designated points

Getting in

Entry
Open
Fee
About $310

Footing, aid and entry notes in full

Getting there and staying

Where to stay
Page has hotels and other accommodation near the race hub; first-person reports recommend early booking.

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Key facts

Checked against the 2027 edition on the official race site. Rules change, so confirm before you enter.

Location
Page, Arizona, United States
Region
Mountain West
Typical month
March
Surface
Deep sand, slickrock, sandy jeep roads and canyon passages.
Footing
The organizer publishes an estimated 1,530 m (5,019 ft) gain and a 83.2 km (51.7 mi) headline distance; the preliminary aid table ends at 82.4 km (51.2 mi). Ladders, scrambling and cable-assisted descents are included.
Water
Current crossing conditions are unverified.
Cutoff rules
The official intermediate-cutoff section still says details are coming soon. Do not infer that there are no intermediate cutoffs.
Aid and crew
Preliminary table lists seven intermediate stations and a maximum gap of 13.5 km (8.4 mi). Crew and pacer locations and bag stations remain provisional; the race guide will confirm them.
Mandatory gear
Headlamp, hydration system, offline-accessible course map device and visible front bib.
Weather
Athlete reports include cold wind, rain, slippery footing and sunny exposed desert running.

Sources

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