Black Canyon Ultras

Black Canyon Ultras Presented by HOKA

Welcome to the Black Canyon Ultras! Come run through Arizona's scenic Sonoran Desert on the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. These point-to-point ultras promise an unforgettable adventure. We encourage you to check out our Black Canyon Ultras website ! Information on the website includes: course maps, aid station chart, pacer & crew information, race perks, and more.

Black Canyon Echo Challenge

Runners seeking to challenge their mettle and prepare for consecutive day running can choose to participate in our Echo Challenge; a distinctive test of endurance and fortitude that merges two back-to-back events, the Black Canyon 100K and the Black Canyon 50K. The Echo Challenge presents participants with the opportunity to tackle both ultra distances, where they will push their limits over the span of two consecutive days. This challenge includes entry to both the 100K and 50K races, with each event scored independently. This ensures that participants will receive separate timing and scoring for their performance in each distance. Participants who do not finish the challenge will still retain a finish time for either race they complete. Runners interested in participating in the challenge will need to register first for the 100K and choose the "50K Add-On" to take advantage of the discounted 50K entry.

Western States 100 Qualifier

Black Canyon 100K is a Western States 100 qualifier. You must complete the entire 100K distance under 17 hours in order to be eligible for the lottery.

Golden Ticket Race

For the 2026 WSER, there will be six races in the HOKA Golden Ticket series. The Black Canyon 100K is one of these races and the top three (3) female and top three (3) male finishers will automatically qualify. We’ll roll down as far as seventh place if needed at these races. Winners will receive their invitation via email and have two weeks from the qualifying race to decide (and complete the registration if after annual December lottery), including paying the entry fee. If a Golden Ticket winner withdraws from the race prior to May 1, the next runner in that race will be offered a spot (no further down than 5th or 7th). Any withdrawals after May 1 will go to the next person on the general wait list.

World Trail Majors

World Trail Majors is an association of some of the most emblematic trail and ultra races from around the globe, coming together to be a positive influence on the sport as a whole. This collection of nine independent and community-first race organizers are dedicated to moving the sport forward by creating world-class experiences around the globe. We are delighted to announce that Black Canyon Ultras will be a part of this collection of iconic events around the world. The goal of WTM is to connect runners, communities, and cultures around the globe who love the sport of trail running while striving to preserve the original values of the sport; involving local organizations, respecting local communities, and boosting local economies. Learn more about the World Trail Majors by visiting the World Trail Majors website .