Red Rock Canyon Ultra
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Event overview
The Red Rock Canyon Ultra is a trail running event in Blue Diamond, NV, offering the following distances:
- 100K
- 50K
- 17K
The 100K course follows trails in Red Rock National Conservation Area and Cottonwood Valley, passing through Aztec sandstone canyons, washes, quarries, and limestone formations. The 17K starts at Blue Diamond Park. The 50K and 100K start near the Red Rock Visitor Center lower parking lot.
Logistics and race services
The 50K and 100K use remote event parking with shuttle service to the start; shuttles operate with vehicles that have a capacity of 36. The 17K does not use shuttles and participants park at the Blue Diamond start area. Packet pickup is held the Friday before the event at CraftHaus Downtown.
Aid stations are located along the courses, including Lost Creek (mile 7), South Oak Creek (mile 15.5), Blue Diamond (miles 19.5 and 27.5), Mud Spring, Late Night, Red Valley, Satan's Escalator, and the finish. The 17K has no aid station; participants should carry water or a hydration vest. Drop bags and crew access vary by location: South Oak Creek has bag drop but no crew access; Blue Diamond, Late Night, and Red Valley offer crew access and bag drop. Pacer pickup points occur at Late Night and Red Valley for the 100K. Course maps are provided for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.