Ponderosa Polar Challenge

NOV
8-10
2025
Ponderosa Polar Challenge near Zion National Park runs November 8 to 10, 2025, with looped courses from a one mile kids loop to 150 miles. Camping is included and a portion of proceeds support dog rescues and trail care.
8-10 Nov 2025
24 hour 150 miles 100 miles 12 hour 100 kilometers 50 miles 50 kilometers Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The Ponderosa Polar Challenge takes place November 8 to November 10, 2025, at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort near Zion National Park in Orderville, UT. The event offers a wide range of distances within a 52-hour time limit. Three loop courses are used: a 1-mile loop, a 3-mile loop, and a 5-mile loop; loops may be run in either direction until a participant reaches their chosen finish distance.

Distances offered:

  • 150 miles
  • 100 miles
  • 100 km
  • 50 miles
  • 50 km
  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 10 km
  • 5 km
  • 1 mile (kids 12 and under only)
  • 12-hour challenge
  • 24-hour challenge

Location and logistics

Registration includes three nights of camping for participants. Participants in distances of 50 km and longer receive race weekend meals and aid station snacks at the home base/start-finish area. Participants in marathon distance or shorter have Saturday breakfast included and may opt for additional meals for a fee; they may also bring their own food or use the on-site restaurant. Pacers, spectators, or other support must arrange and pay for their own camping or lodging on site. A portion of event proceeds will be donated to dog rescue organizations and to trail maintenance programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

24 hr
Ponderosa Polar 24 Hour Challenge
150 mi
Ponderosa Polar 150 Miles
100 mi
Ponderosa Polar 100 Miles
12 hr
Ponderosa Polar 12 Hour Challenge
100 km
Ponderosa Polar 100k
50 mi
Ponderosa Polar 50 Miles
50 km
Ponderosa Polar 50k
Marathon
Ponderosa Polar Marathon
Half Marathon
Ponderosa Polar 1/2 Marathon
10 km
Ponderosa Polar 10k
5 km
Ponderosa Polar 5k
Ponderosa Polar 1 Mile (kids 12 and Under Only)

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