05/26/2026
Facts about Horseshoe Bend Ultras you should know:
1. 3,700+ feet of elevation gain on the 50 mile course
2. Three unique landscapes: slot canyons, Horseshoe Bend, and high desert.
3. The Navajo Sandstone around Page is thought to be 190 million years old.
4. The Colorado River, which runs along part of the course, is 1,450 miles long.
5. Over 90 runners competed in the ultras in 2025; approachable and still competitive.
6. Course elevation sits between 4,200 feet and 4,800 feet.
7. Three distances offered: 50 mile, 55k, and half marathon.
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October 17, 2026
๐ Page, AZ
โฐ 50 mile race start time 5:45 am MST
โฐ 55k race start time 7:00 am MST
โฐ Half Marathon race start time 7:30 am MST
Run in slot canyons, traverse across epic views from the rim of Horseshoe Bend! This high quality course is on private property (just you and your fellow runners on the trail) and surrounds the city of Page, Arizona. With three distances to choose from, 50 mile, 55 K and half marathon, which distance are you going to do?