Red Mountain 50K, 30K, Trail Half

Lace up your trail shoes for the Red Mountain 50K, 30K, and Trail Half on March 1, 2026, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ivins, Utah. This challenging yet runnable event invites runners to explore the amazingly scenic dirt trails of the Santa Clara Reserve, offering a spectacular combination of singletrack and BLM service roads. The course delivers stunning vistas of vibrant red rock, distant Snow Canyon, and the majestic Pine Valley Mountain, providing an unforgettable early-season race experience. Runners consistently praise the "smart design" of the course, which winds in a unique clover fashion, bringing participants back to the well-stocked Cove Wash Trailhead Aid Station multiple times, ensuring consistent support and access to personal drop bags.

Beginning near the historic Jacob Hamblin home in Santa Clara, runners will quickly transition from short sections of road to engaging singletrack, traversing varied terrain that includes some rocky sections but is generally considered very "do-able" for all skill levels. The 50K boasts a significant elevation gain of approximately 4,000 feet, challenging participants while rewarding them with epic scenery around every turn. Typical race day conditions in early March offer pleasant running weather, with highs around 62°F and lows around 36°F, and only a 7% chance of precipitation, creating ideal circumstances to kick off your running season.

The Red Mountain races are renowned for their "small town" event feel and top-notch organization, a hallmark of Red Mountain Running since the event's inception in 2008. The primary aid station at Cove Wash is a runner's haven, offering everything from sports drinks and gels to peanut butter sandwiches, pretzels, and pickles, with additional self-serve water available on some loops. All distances conclude at Unity Park in Ivins, Utah, where finishers are greeted with medals and post-race festivities, making the Red Mountain 50K, 30K, and Trail Half a truly compelling and highly recommended event for both seasoned trail runners and those looking for an exciting introduction to ultramarathons.