Black Canyon Ultras
February 13, 2027
Mayer High School (Start) · Spring Valley, United States
About
Point-to-point trail ultramarathon along the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail through the Sonoran Desert.
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Start
Mayer High School (Start)
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
USD 365
Weather
Cool 10°C
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Black Canyon Ultras
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Aid stations
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Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Top finishers
2026- 1Hans🇺🇸7:20:00
- 2Anthony🇺🇸7:24:32
- 3Tracen🇺🇸7:26:45
Why this race
- Black Canyon Ultras by UTMB is part of the UTMB World Series (Aravaipa Running)
- 100K has been a Western States Golden Ticket race with competitive elite fields
- Well-established, point-to-point Sonoran Desert trail ultra with a strong identity
If you like Western States 100 or Chianti Ultra Trail by UTMB, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Hydration vest with two 500ml soft flasks + electrolyte tabs
- Gels or chews for 60-90g carbs per hour, plus salt capsules
- Light wind jacket and arm sleeves for a cold, near-freezing start
- Headlamp with spare batteries for the 100K pre-dawn start or finish
- Sun hat, sunglasses and SPF 50 for exposed desert sections
What you should know
- The point-to-point course drops overall from Mayer, so train your quads for long runnable descents.
- Desert trail is rocky and exposed, with little shade; temperatures can climb well above the 10°C morning average.
- Creek crossings such as the Agua Fria may be high after winter rain, so expect wet feet and pack spare socks.
- Check the race's official guide for cutoffs, mandatory gear, drop-bag rules and shuttles before race day.
- Watch for cacti and rattlesnakes on the trail, and follow the course markings closely at junctions.
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