The Canyons Endurance Runs

The Canyons Endurance Runs April 23-25, 2026
25K | 50K | 100K | 100M

Taking you back to the birthplace of mountain ultra-trail. Come explore the Canyons of the Iconic WS Trail!

You will encounter the most scenic and difficult sections of the WS trail. Great panorama vistas of the Sierras from Desolation to rarely seen intimate canyon/river vistas as you run through beautiful oak and pine canopied forests. Crossing streams and old wooden bridges, through historic settlements on some of the fastest descents and the steepest climbs that you will find anywhere. You can almos

t hear the prospectors and their mules on their quest for the mother lode as you follow the same trail they did some 150 years ago. You can also imagine the likes of Gordy Ansleigh, Ann Trason, and Tim Twietmeyer as they pioneered the sport of ultra running. Come feel the history under foot, as you follow in the footsteps of Pioneers that made this legendary trail so special. The post party will feature hot grilled food with lots of cold drinks to enjoy. The famous trucker hat will be back too! The Canyons section from Volcano Creek to Swinging bridge is located in National Forest lands with approval from US Forest Service special permits. Please respect all rules and regulations that apply

05/19/2026

🎶 Shokz and UTMB World Series® are teaming up!
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Experience the trails like never before with Shokz open-ear headphones. 🎧

💪 Be Open To Extraordinary

Just re-living the epic 2026 Canyons race weekend! 🤩📸:
05/15/2026

Just re-living the epic 2026 Canyons race weekend! 🤩

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Hear from local artist AND 2026 Canyons 100K finisher, , about her experience at Canyons this year + the commemorative p...
05/07/2026

Hear from local artist AND 2026 Canyons 100K finisher, , about her experience at Canyons this year + the commemorative print she created that was given to all 100K runners.

"Returning to Canyons this year was both exciting and intimidating. I first ran the original course back in 2018, and while I always hoped to return, the new course felt daunting. I’m so glad I took the leap.

What made this year even more special was being asked to create artwork for those running the 100k, the same distance I would be running! My Foresthill Bridge painting was selected—a piece inspired by a photo taken several years ago by my friend and HOKA’s Jocelyn Watkins. The Confluence aid station, hosted by one of our local running groups, offers a stunning view of the bridge, making this piece especially meaningful.

As for the race itself: I’m a proud back-of-the-packer. Due to anxiety, I intentionally start near the very back of the field and spend the day doing trail math, staying ahead of cutoffs, and moving steadily forward. This year I climbed from 643rd place at Deadwood to finishing 461st.

One of the best parts of Canyons is how supported every runner feels, no matter their pace. Fully stocked aid stations, incredible volunteers, beautifully maintained trails, watermelon, potato chips… it all added up to an unforgettable day.

Crossing the finish line and being wrapped in a finisher towel by my friend Sarah was the perfect ending. I loved it so much that I added my bib number and race stats to the towel, turning it into a keepsake.

Canyons by UTMB is truly special—not only because of the course, but because of the incredible runners and volunteers who make it unforgettable."

And last but not least, our Volunteer Party details for those in the Auburn area! This is a small way for us to show our...
05/06/2026

And last but not least, our Volunteer Party details for those in the Auburn area! This is a small way for us to show our HUGE appreciation to all of our volunteers ❤️

📍Auburn | Old Town Pizza
🕖 May 12, at 6:30pm

Join us for beer, pizza, swag, and story swapping! 🍻🍕

Here's the 2nd of 3 Volunteer Party details! This one is for those in the Truckee area. 📍Truckee | Alibi🕖 May 7 at 6:30p...
05/05/2026

Here's the 2nd of 3 Volunteer Party details!

This one is for those in the Truckee area.
📍Truckee | Alibi
🕖 May 7 at 6:30pm
*Optional: Hill work run with DPMR @ 6pm at Coldstream; then the group will head to Alibi

Join us for beer, appetizers, swag, and story swapping! 🍻🥘

How can Compressport help you recover after a race or workout? Wearing compression helps you boost blood flow, speed up...
05/05/2026

How can Compressport help you recover after a race or workout?

Wearing compression helps you boost blood flow, speed up oxygen delivery, and flush out toxins faster, all while reducing swelling and muscle aches.

The result? Less damage, less inflammation, and a faster comeback to peak performance.

What to wear?
Full socks recovery 2.0
Full Legs recovery 2.0

Check out Compressport and feel the difference.

Wherever you race we support you!
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🧡 Volunteers, this one’s for YOU.Help us celebrate an incredible Canyons weekend with pizza, beer, and swag!📍 Reno | Ecl...
05/04/2026

🧡 Volunteers, this one’s for YOU.
Help us celebrate an incredible Canyons weekend with pizza, beer, and swag!
📍 Reno | Eclipse Pizza
🕡 May 5 at 6:30 PM
We couldn’t do this without you-come hang! 🍕🍺
✨ More volunteer celebrations coming soon in other locations!

04/27/2026

What an incredible weekend! We are still smiling over seeing you all on the trails, catching up with the trail community, handing out some Golden Tickets, and soaking in the history of the region. Thank YOU to our runners, volunteers and staff. Canyons has a great community surrounding it and we are so grateful!

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We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers from this weekend! 👏 We couldn’t do this event without you a...
04/26/2026

We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers from this weekend! 👏 We couldn’t do this event without you and we hope to see you again next year.

04/25/2026

All the feels at the Canyons finish line! 👏🥺

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