Ponderosa Polar Challenge
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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.