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Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 race photoOrderville
US
Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0Ken Lund from Reno, NV, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 32 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Orderville · 150M · 100M · 100km +6 more events
Entry fee
$75Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, November 5, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 race photo
Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0
Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 race photo
Ken Lund from Reno, NV, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is an endurance race held at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, right next to Zion National Park.

Participants choose their own way to take on the challenge.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

5K

Entry cost $75

until Oct 14, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 course map and elevation

The 150M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStartTime limit
100 Miles160.9km07:0052h
100K100km07:0052h
150 Miles241.4km07:0052h
50 Miles80.5km07:0052h
Ultra50km07:0052h
Marathon42.195km07:0052h
Half21.0975km09:0052h
10K10km09:0052h
5K5km09:0052h
START · FINISH

Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT

Start · Google Maps

The event is divided into 11 divisions, including Ponderosa Polar 150 Miles, Ponderosa Polar 100 Miles, Ponderosa Polar 100k, and Ponderosa Polar 50 Miles.

Start line is located on Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT, with a local start time of 7:00 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 2°C (36°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Changing rooms

Where and when to collect your Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Oudtshoorn’s Ponderosa Polar Challenge; packet collection information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Start/finish at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT 84758 — a remote ranch resort near Zion National Park's east entrance.

No public transit;

private car is the only practical option (via Hwy 9 / North Fork Road from I-15).

Private car/taxi only for the last leg;

no train or bus reaches the venue directly.

Getting to the finish

Same resort venue as start (looped race format).

More details

No race-specific shuttle found.

Commercial shuttle vans (e.g. St. George Express Shuttle) connect Las Vegas/St. George airports to the St. George area,

but travelers must arrange their own onward transport (rental car/taxi) to the resort —

roughly 1h45 from St. George, ~3h from Las Vegas.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race is held over three days, November 7-9, at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort near Zion National Park.

Runners choose their own distance, from 5K up to 150 miles, and accumulate mileage within a 52-hour time limit by repeating three loop options —

1 mile, 2 miles, and 3 miles — alternating directions.

The race emphasizes finishing over competing for placement, and many runners mix in walking and hiking.

Times are local to Orderville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 start line in Orderville

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Log Cabin Zion Retreat. Walking Distance To East Zion Trails

Cabin · 983m

9.7/10(30)
View on Booking.com

East Zion Trails Retreat-Hot Tub, Resort Amenities, Exceptional

Resort · 2.0km

10.0/10(6)
View on Booking.com

Live Simply Cabin, Walking Distance To East Zion Trails

Cabin · 973m

9.2/10(5)
View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Orderville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Orderville.

Total cost and budget for Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Orderville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

FAQ
When does Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Orderville, UT, United States.

How much is the Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $75.

What distances does Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026 start?

Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT.

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