Kanab Trailfest Courses

The Bryce Canyon course starts at the Coyote Hollow Trailhead and jumps onto some single track pretty quickly. Despite the trail not being wide at this point, it is the easiest spot to pass runners by stepping off the trail through the trees. A few miles in and the single track starts to have slight drop offs which make it more difficult to pass. The crowd should thin out a bit during these first few miles. Being on the same plateau as Bryce Canyon National Park you will be treated with some spectacular views and run among the hoodoos and red rocks! Today's challenge: elevation and climbing.

Trail Note: We share these trails with others- whether it's a fellow hiker, a mountain bike rider, or even trail rides. In fact, there will likely be a trail ride occurring while the race is taking place. Please note that horses have the right of way. All runners must yield to horses.

Cutoff Note: The cut-off will be enforced at the aid station. If runners reach the aid station at mile 10 AFTER 11:30 am, they will be pulled off the course by race officials.

We've decided to run the Wire Mesa Trail again this year. But even better...no uphill climb at the end! 

Smithsonian Butte to Wire Mesa. Enjoy rim running on one of the most beautiful trail systems in America with panoramic views of Zion National Park. A little bit of slick rock, some towering views of Zion Canyon, and some sweeping vistas make this one of our favorite trails. Keep your eye out for petrified wood on the trail!

The views on this course are sure to take your breath away. You’ll start near the rim of the Colorado River and run along the iconic Horseshoe Bend from a vantage point on Navajo Land few get to see. 

After running the rim of Horseshoe Bend, and making your way south west to cross the highway, you'll run along the north side of the rim and continue onward the last few miles as originally planned. Running through the desert, you'll reach the finish line near a Navajo Hogan. Although the technical start of the Grand Canyon is a couple miles further down river at Lee’s Ferry, this section along the famous Horseshoe Bend is easily one of the most sought after views of the Colorado River.

Cutoff Note: The cutoff will be enforced at the aid station. If runners reach the aid station at mile 6.2 AFTER 11:15am (MDT), they will be pulled off the course by race officials.

A reminder that this entire course is on Navajo land. Remember that we are guests here and to be respectful of the area.