HOODOO 500 VR
- Date
- August 1–21, 2026
- Distance
- HOODOO VR Elite - Outdoors · HOODOO VR Elite - Indoors · HOODOO VR Standard - Outdoors & more
From the Organizer
Are you up for the challenge of our Hoodoo 500 Virtual Race? Tackle 520 miles and 35,000' of climbing as fast as you can within the 14-day or 21-day time limit.
Create a strategy and get to your goal in as many or as few days as you wish. Fastest total elapsed time wins!
Challenge details here: https://planetultra.com/hoodoo500vr/
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
102°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St George, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint George, UT
Population
99,184
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,668 ft
Nearest Airport
SGU
St George Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HOODOO 500 VR, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
45
Days to train
- Race
- HOODOO 500 VR
- Date
- August 1–21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the HOODOO 500 VR?
- HOODOO 500 VR is a running race held in Saint George, Utah on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the HOODOO 500 VR?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Saint George, Utah at 250 N Red Cliffs Dr 4B #394. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the HOODOO 500 VR?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
HOODOO 500 VR
Aug 1, 2026