The course starts at junction in Central, Utah off of SR-18 and travels due West near an area locals call Red Butte. The road/trail is rocky and a rugged journey crossing through the hills laden with juniper trees. The trail meanders through the wilderness while providing fresh air and views not common to your average race. In time you run along a river bank and cottonwood trees as you leave the Moody Wash wilderness area. Near the end of Moody Wash, the trail ends at the pavement just below Veyo. The remaining 19 miles are on pavement flanked with basalt cliffs and Gunlock Resevoir. The road rolls along to the South East and leads into the community of Ivins and the finish is at Unity Park near the base of the majestic Red Mountain.

The course has an overall elevation loss of 2203' and an overall gain of 1728'.
We highly recommend you run in trail running shoes the first 12 miles and jump into your running shoes when you hit pavement for the remaining 19.
This course is scenic as you'll find small rabbits and other wildlife along the route.

 

 

Click either of the maps to the right to view a detailed map of the entire course. Maps can be downloaded or printed for your use. GPS data is also in the margins for runners interesting in using that data.

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Course Photos

Vista looking South toward Veyo

 

Rolling hills and peaks at mile 8

 

Course

 

Basalt cliffs South of Moody Wash

 

Cottonwoods lining the creek along the course

 

Green pastures in Gunlock

 

Red Mountain