
From the Organizer
🌵🏜️ Grandmaster Ultras: Arizona Strip Adventure – Exclusively for Runners 50+!
Escape to the warm, sun-drenched Arizona Strip for an unforgettable ultrarunning experience! Conquer miles of rugged ATV trails, stunning desert vistas, Joshua trees, rocky canyons, and endless blue skies. This is your chance to test your grit on remote, beautiful terrain in the heart of the high desert—where every step feels like a true adventure.
Event Highlights:
The Course – Pure Desert Magic
The heart of the event is the challenging 50K clockwise Thelma & Louise Loop (plus a 6.2-mile out-and-back), with ~1,580 ft elevation gain/loss. Drop into a thrilling tunnel at mile 0.6, climb steep hills, cruise rocky ATV trails, and hit the iconic Thelma & Louise overlook at mile 19—breathtaking views of Beaver Dam Wash that feel straight out of a classic adventure film! Max elevation ~2,605 ft, min ~1,722 ft.
Aid stations at Oasis, Cross Roads (water), Junction, Cattle Gate, Overlook, and more—stocked with friendly volunteers ready to fuel your journey.
Start/Finish Location: Lat 36.8272085438359, Long -113.997853251625 (just off Hwy 91, you can get there by regular car)
Garmin Course Profiles:
50K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257650669
50M: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/edit/257652206
This is more than a race—it's a celebration of grandmaster runners pushing limits in one of the most scenic, untamed corners of the Southwest. Register now and claim your piece of Arizona Strip glory! 💪🔥
Who's ready to run wild under the desert sun 🏜 ?
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bunkerville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
21,314
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
SGU
St George Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Grandmaster Ultras 2027
Feb 26, 2027