Sinks Canyon Trail Races

The Snow Peaks 50 Mile Trail Run (formerly Squaw Peak) takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 5:00 AM, starting and finishing at Vivian Park (6828 E South Fork Rd, Provo, Utah). This very challenging, brutal, and scenic loop through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo features approximately 10,000+ feet of elevation gain and loss, testing legs, lungs, and spirit.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Start Time: 5:00 AM at Vivian Park, Provo, Utah.
• Registration Opens: December 31, 2025. Early registration until January 31. Standard registration begins February 1. Late registration from May 24.
• Registration Deadline: Closes Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT.
• Refund Policy: No refunds. Non-transferable. Withdrawal policy available on website.
• Course Surface: Mix of single track, dirt roads, and some pavement.
• Course Sections: First 2.1 miles on Provo River Trail past Bridal Veil Falls. Bonneville Shoreline Trail ascent. Hobble Creek Road section (mile 22.7, 3.7 miles). Final 3.7 miles through South Fork Provo Canyon to Vivian Park finish.
• Aid Stations: Thoughtfully placed (locations may shift depending on snowpack).
• Terrain Features: Technical terrain, smooth and rocky descents, alpine meadows, high ridgelines, old logging roads, stream crossings, snowfields, aspen groves, pine forests.
• Final Descent: Nearly 4,000-foot drop from Windy Pass to finish.
• Conditions: Snow-patched high country possible depending on conditions.
• Website: Full information at https://squawpeak50.com (legacy domain).

Route, Atmosphere & Scenery:

• Scenic Highlights: Amazing views of canyons and sprawling valleys below. Sweeping views of Kyhv Peak, Rock Canyon, Utah Valley, Squaw Peak, and distant Mount Nebo.
• Early Start: Begins before sunrise, tracing Provo River Trail past the roar of Bridal Veil Falls before sun breaks canyon walls.
• Gentle Opening: Runnnable start quickly gives way to long, honest climb from pavement to dirt.
• Sheep Canyon: One of the most scenic and peaceful sections — quiet trails, stream crossings, steady climbs over Wallsburg Ridge onto the Great Western Trail.
• Windy Pass: Steep, wild, unforgettable climb to the highest point at approximately 9,300 ft.
• Race Spirit: "If it were easy, it wouldn't be Snow Peak 50." Finishers earn tired legs, full heart, and deep sense of accomplishment.
• Event History: Results available dating back to 1997. Top performances include Karl Meltzer (multiple wins) and Hayden Hawks (course record 7:28:40).
• Utah Tradition: Held annually on the second Saturday of June in the Wasatch Mountains.

The Snow Peaks 50 Mile Trail Run on June 13, 2026, in Provo, Utah, delivers a brutal, breathtaking Wasatch Mountain loop — five major climbs, 10,000+ feet of gain, technical terrain, and a nearly 4,000-foot descent from Windy Pass to the finish.