Rose Canyon Ultra

What do you get with registration?

Beautiful well marked course Locally made finisher medals Shirt that you will actually wear while running Great Harvest Bread breakfast Big Daddy's Pizza Free race photos Live results Well stocked aid stations Our goal is to provide convenient, affordable, and fun races to runners. The Rose Canyon Ultra uses the best trails in the Rose, Butterfield, and Yellow Fork Canyon areas. This rugged and beautiful area will leave you wanting to come back over and over. This race starts at the new Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park. Amazing area nestled right at the base of Butterfield Canyon with Kennecott Mine overlooking the area. This course is stunning. From the gnarly ridges to the smooth single track trails winding through beautiful meadows and amazing dense foliage. We believe this race will become a must do for every Ultra Runner. At the end of it all we believe you will love this race and all of its diversity. Our only regret is we can't be out there running it with you. Be sure to check out the photos and course map on our website to see in detail how beautiful this course really is! We recommend viewing our website for more information including course map and details as well as other races we offer! Happy Trails Running

General

Race June 5th 2027 Start and finish at the Butterfield Canyon Trailhead 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT 84096 50m will start 5:00 am Early - $120 (ends 1/5) Normal Registration - $140 Late - $160 (begins 5/5) 50k will start 5:45 am Early - $95 (ends 1/5) Normal Registration - $105 Late - $115 (begins 5/5) 30k will start 6:30 am Early - $70 (ends 1/5) Normal Registration - $80 Late - $90 (begins 5/5) Packet pickup Friday 3 pm to 6 pm at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store 8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070. Race day pickup starts at 4:15 am* *We strongly recommend getting your bib the day before to avoid lines in the morning (especially 50 miler and 50k). You already have enough to worry about in the morning, get your bib the day before! You can have a friend or family member pick this up for you as well We recommend all runners arrive at least 45 minutes early to ensure a stress free and smooth start. Pre-race announcement 15 minutes before each start time. Swag Runners will receive a high quality race shirt and a custom locally made finishers medal. Post Race Breakfast and Lunch We will have cookies and pumpkin chocolate chip bread from Great Harvest! We will also have chocolate milk, orange juice, and fruit. Around 11 we will order pizza and soda for all you runners out there still enjoying the course. We will have the pizza delivered every 2 hours approximately so you aren't getting super old pizza if you finish later in the day. Also the race director, if he doesn't eat every 2 hours he gets cranky. Awards Overall male and female will receive a custom locally made plaque for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. All finishers will receive a custom locally made finisher medal Salt Lake Running Company will provide 1st place with gift cards as well! Free Photos Xotio Media will be taking photos. Photos will be hosted on their website providing easy access for downloads using bib recognition. Finish Line Awards ceremony will be held when we have our winners. We will also have a Photo backdrop for pictures with friends. Parking Free parking and lots of it. Please follow the event parking signs to park in the native grass event parking area. Cutoffs 50 Miler follows a 19m 14s mile cutoff 50k follows a 21m 30s mile cutoff 30k follows a 30m mile cutoff These cutoffs are for runner safety and permitting needs, see course map on website for specific times Volunteers These events are not possible without help! To show our appreciation all volunteers will receive a $70 credit for any future Happy Trails race. Expires after one year. In addition volunteers will have access to food at the finish line area. Late Registration Begins May 5th and closes June 4th at 8:59 pm We cannot guarantee participants registering after May 5th will be able to order a shirt. We will order extra to do our best to accommodate late registration. If we do not have your size or you do not want a shirt you can use code NOSHIRT at checkout for $10 off registration. Same Day Registration Not available. Registration closes Friday night at 11:59 pm Weather Average high is 81*F and average low is 56*F

50 Miler

Start to Butterfield Peak Aid - 10.8 miles +3,664/-1,340 ft This first section is the longest and most gnarly. All the more reason to get it done first on fresh legs and in the cool morning. You will go from smooth single track to a steep and rocky ridge. Following this ridge and descending down a steep half mile back into the canyon you will find one of the most scenic sections of the course. After this you hit another ridge followed by some dirt road running. You will then descend down some steep and rocky fire road to where you meet up with single track that will take you all the way. Butterfield Peak Loop - 7.1 miles +2,107/-2,107 f This section is the wild child. You will climb up a steep and beautiful trail to the top of Butterfield Peak where you will be rewarded with an amazing view of the area. From here you follow the ridge and down some incredibly beautiful single track trails winding through the canyon. You will have a couple stream crossings that can be done while keeping your feet dry but we can't guarantee it. You will have to use the rocks and logs if you want to keep your feet dry. Once you leave the canyon you will follow a smooth single track trail back to the Aid Station. Mine Overlook - 5.0 miles +1,191/-1,191 ft This section may appear dull due to being 100% dirt road but you will be rewarded with great views on your way up to the turn around. At the turn around you will be reward to the best view of all. You will be able to peer into the largest man made mine in the world. It is a beautiful view and also saddening at the same time when you realize a mountain once stood in its place. Take a few minutes for this view, it is worth it. Yellow Fork Aid - 8.5 miles +889/-2,959 ft This section is nice and mellow minus one little patch of rocky steep dirt road. After the steep rocky climb you have miles of downhill dirt road running. After this you will be rewarded with a beautiful section of single track. Welcome to the Yellow Fork party! Orange Loop - 5.9 miles +1,206/-1,206 ft Hands down the most scenic section of the course overall. There will be a sign directing you to follow orange flagging and a sign telling you when to go back to following pink flagging. You will be amazed at the varying views you encounter during this loop. There is one big climb that offers great scenery the entire climb up. Blue Loop - 4.8 miles +837/-837 ft You start your way up a dirt road with unmatched scenery for a road. You will climb up one last time to the ridges only to drop back down on the incredible single track trails. Enjoy them while you can because you will leave for the finish line after upon reaching the aid station again. Finish - 7.7 miles +937/-1,190 ft This section has it all as well. Great scenery, vistas, and single track trail. Do not underestimate this section due to the lower amount of elevation gain. By now it will be hot out and you will be exposed for much of this section. Bring plenty of water. You will finish the last couple of miles on the beautiful and shaded Butterfield Canyon trails giving you that extra push to finish this race strong and hopefully smiling. 49.8 miles and +10,737 ft elevation total 64% Dirt Trail, 14% Fire Road, 22% Dirt Road See course map on website for cutoff times, pacer/crew info, and drop bag info. Course Map

50k

Start to Yellow Fork Aid - 11.1 miles +2,355/-2,152 ft This first section is the longest and most gnarly. All the more reason to get it done first on fresh legs and in the cool morning. You will go from smooth single track to a steep and rocky ridge. Following this ridge and descending down a steep half mile back into the canyon you will find one of the most scenic sections of the course. After this you hit another ridge followed by some easy dirt road running. Finally you head down beautiful single track to the aid station. This section is long and hard. Make no mistake. The average runner will be 3 hours before they reach the aid station. Prepare accordingly with food and water. This will be early in the day which will help tremendously. Orange Loop - 5.9 miles +1,206/-1,206 ft Hands down the most scenic section of the course overall. There will be a sign directing you to follow orange flagging and a sign telling you when to go back to following pink flagging. You will be amazed at the varying views you encounter during this loop. There is one big climb that offers great scenery the entire climb up. Blue Loop - 4.8 miles +837/-837 ft You start your way up a dirt road with unmatched scenery for a road. You will climb up one last time to the ridges only to drop back down on the incredible single track trails. Enjoy them while you can because you will leave for the finish line after upon reaching the aid station again. Finish - 7.7 miles +937/-1,190 ft This section has it all as well. Great scenery, vistas, and single track trail. Do not underestimate this section due to the lower amount of elevation gain. By now it will be hot out and you will be exposed for much of this section. Bring plenty of water from the aid station. You will finish the last couple of miles on the beautiful and shaded Butterfield Canyon trails giving you that extra push to finish this race strong and hopefully smiling. 29.4 miles and +5,273 ft elevation total 72% Dirt Trail, 16% Fire Road, 12% Dirt Road See course map on website for cutoff times, crew info, and drop bag info. No pacers allowed for 50k​ Course Map

30k

Start to Yellow Fork Aid - 11.1 miles +2,355/-2,152 ft This first section is the longest and most gnarly. All the more reason to get it done first on fresh legs and in the cool morning. You will go from smooth single track to a steep and rocky ridge. Following this ridge and descending down a steep half mile back into the canyon you will find one of the most scenic sections of the course. After this you hit another ridge followed by some easy dirt road running. Finally you head down beautiful single track to the aid station. This section is long and hard. Make no mistake. The average runner will be 3 hours before they reach the aid station. Prepare accordingly with food and water. This will be early in the day which will help tremendously. Finish - 7.7 miles +937/-1,190 ft This section has it all as well. Great scenery, vistas, and single track trail. Do not underestimate this section due to the lower amount of elevation gain. By now it will be hot out and you will be exposed for much of this section. Bring plenty of water from the aid station. You will finish the last couple of miles on the beautiful and shaded Butterfield Canyon trails giving you that extra push to finish this race strong and hopefully smiling. 18.8 miles and +3,250 ft elevation total 77% Dirt Trail, 15% Fire Road, 8% Dirt Road​ See course map on website for cutoff times, crew info, and drop bag info. No pacers allowed for the 30k Course Map

Aid Stations

Aid stations will have Tailwind (caffeine and non caffeine), water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, coke/ginger ale, and an assortment of whatever looks good at Costco that the race director wants an excuse to eat. This usually at least includes chips, candy, rice krispies, hostess products, trail mix, granola bars, and uncrustables. Butterfield Aid Station for the 50 miler has extremely limited parking. Crew are not allowed at this aid station and will be asked to leave. Our permits depend on it. Yellow Fork Aid Station for the 50 miler, 50k, and 30k located at the Yellow Fork Trailhead has plenty of parking. Crew are welcome to come hang out with us at the aid station and cheer you on.

Pacers and Drop Bags

Pacers are allowed for the 50 miler only beginning at the Yellow Fork Aid Station. For 50 mile runners this is mile 31.4, 37.2, and 42.1. One drop bag is allowed at Butterfield Peak Trailhead for 50 mile runners. This is mile 10.8, 17.9, and 22.9 for the 50 mile runners. One drop bag is allowed at Yellow Fork Aid Station for ALL runners. For 50k runners this is mile 11.1, 17, and 21.8. For 30k runners this is mile 11.1. Please see course map on website for more details. Drop bags need to be brought to start of race Saturday morning. We will NOT take them at check in Friday. We will bring drop bags back to the finish line every couple of hours. You must place your drop bag in the bin we will have set out letting us know you are finished using it. If you do not do this you will have to either wait until after 7 pm when the aid station closes or drive to the aid station (15 minutes from finish) and retrieve the bag yourself. Please be reasonable on drop bag size. Don't be that person who shows up looking like you are at the airport.

Navigation

Course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. The flagging will come before, during, and after the turn. This flagging will be on the same side of the trail as the turn. For example, a right turn will have flagging on the right side of the trail before and after the right turn. Orange loop will have a section marked with orange flagging that you must follow and will be indicated by signs when this stops and finishes. This is to prevent confusion in Yellow Fork Canyon and is indicated on course map. We will only mark turns, trail changes or areas we feel need it. If you come to an intersection or see a trail branching off the main trail and there are no flags stay on the same trail and continue straight. This course will be well marked *We will have trail marshals, signs, and cones directing runners at the Yellow Forks Aid station due to this being two aid stations. Makes it easy for your friends and family to cheer you on!

Loyalty Discount

Save $5 with code HAPPY if you plan to do more than one of our events this year or if you have referred a friend to sign up for one of our races this year. This code will stack with others such as NOSHIRT Dimple Dell Blitz Backyard 4th Saturday March Happy Trails Marathon & Half TBD April Corner Canyon Trail Series (5k, 10k) May through Oct Juniper Canyon Half Marathon 1st Saturday May Butterfield Blitz Backyard (4hr, 8hr, 12hr) 3rd Saturday May Rose Canyon Ultra (50m, 50k, 30k) 1st Saturday June Deer Creek Half Marathon 2nd Saturday July Butterfield Canyon Marathon & Half TBD August Jordan River Marathon & Half 3rd Saturday September Dimple Dell Half Marathon 2nd Saturday October Jordan River Blitz Backyard (4hr, 8hr, 12hr) 3rd Saturday October Traverse Mountain Half Marathon 1st Saturday November As a small company we depend greatly on word of mouth and runners coming back to run with us. This is another way we can say thank you! Follow us on social media @happytrailsrunning for up to date information on races and FREE race entries!

About Us

At Happy Trails Running we focus on a beautiful course and an amazing experience. We want our races to be events that runners look forward to every year. We believe in quality over quantity which is why we cap all races at 300 or less participants. This lets us hold races in unique areas that would be off limits to a large race due to parking and trail capacity. We also believe in keeping everything local. This enables us to both support our community but also keep costs down. We want our races to be simple, affordable, and convenient for runners. You won't find huge expos at our races, just local businesses, friends, and family having a great time! If there is anything we can do to improve your experience with our races please reach out to us. We are always trying to improve our events. Your feedback, what you liked and did not like, is the best way to achieve this. Our courses will not focus on setting PR's with mostly downhill running but instead on enjoying all of the beautiful trails the Wasatch Mountains have to offer. We hope our races will make lasting memories and experiences for all of our runners. If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you! We hope to see you at the races or on the trails. Until then, Happy Trails!