Ponderosa Polar Challenge

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Trail in United States, Zion National Park

Distances

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100-Mile
161 km
Start: Nov 9, 08:00 PM
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50K
50 km
Start: Nov 9, 08:00 PM
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Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Nov 9, 08:00 PM
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10K
10 km
Start: Nov 9, 08:00 PM
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5K
5 km
Start: Nov 9, 08:00 PM

About

An endurance race set at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort just outside Zion National Park, offering distances from 5k to 150-miles with a 52-hour time limit. The event focuses on personal growth and community, with aid stations, camping, showers, hot tub, and recreational facilities on-site.

Catering & aid stations

Aid station at a large cabin (Cabin 42, the finish line) offers water, Gatorade, ginger ale, sodas, coffee, hot chocolate, and ice. Food includes oatmeal, bagels, bananas, hard boiled eggs, muffins, bacon, potatoes, candy bars, oranges, apples, grapes, cookies, peanut butter and honey/jelly, cold cut sandwiches, chips, pretzels, dried fruits, tortillas with fillings (hummus, beans), brownies, and energy gels. Additional meals for 50K+ runners and meal upgrades available.

Pacers

Pacers are welcome after the 30-mile mark of any ultra-distance race. Pacers must sign up for a bib and waiver to access food and drink at the aid station for the event.

Results

View official results

Typical weather in Zion National Park

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan38°17°

↑ 07:46

↓ 17:38

Feb41°20°

↑ 07:23

↓ 18:12

Mar49°26°

↑ 07:43

↓ 19:40

Apr59°34°

↑ 06:57

↓ 20:08

May69°44°

↑ 06:24

↓ 20:35

Jun81°56°

↑ 06:12

↓ 20:55

Jul86°63°

↑ 06:24

↓ 20:53

Aug83°60°

↑ 06:50

↓ 20:25

Sep76°52°

↑ 07:15

↓ 19:41

Oct63°40°

↑ 07:41

↓ 18:56

Nov51°29°

↑ 07:13

↓ 17:23

Dec39°19°

↑ 07:40

↓ 17:17

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Campsite for 3 nights
Meals for 50K+ and upgrades
Finisher medal

Handmade finisher mug for half and above
Belt buckle for 100-milers

FAQ

What are the distance options and time limit?

Distances range from 5K to 100 miles, all with approximately a 52-hour cutoff time.

Is chip timing used?

Chip timing is not used for races under 50K; the rubber band method or manual counting is used. For 50 miles and longer, a clothespin counting system is used.

What is the aid station offering?

The aid station at Cabin 42 offers water, Gatorade, ginger ale, soda, coffee, hot chocolate, ice, and a variety of foods including oatmeal, bagels, eggs, muffins, bacon, potatoes, candy, fruits, cookies, sandwiches, and energy gels.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:46:02 PM