Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026

Ponderosa Polar Challenge: Choose Your Own Winter Adventure This is a unique endurance event set against the stunning backdrop of the Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort right outside of Zion National Park. Whether you’re looking for a fun walk/run or an ultra-marathon challenge you've found the right place. This race is about movement, adventure, and community—not just speed. With distances ranging from 5k to 150 miles, you decide how far you want to go within a 52-hour time limit. This race will feature three different loops (1-mile, 2-miles, and 3-miles) that can be run either direction until you reach the finish for your race distance. Note that the 2 and 3 mile loops can be combined for a longer loop option. Run Your Own Adventure: Whether you’re chasing a new PR or simply soaking in the beauty of the trails. Choose your own distance—run, walk, hike, or mix it up. There’s no pressure to be the fastest, only to enjoy the journey. We want everyone to be successful. Bring your family and friends to join in the weekend adventure (the lodge has several other activities including a pool, hot tub, tennis courts, volleyball, pickleball etc. to do if you’re not wanting to race the whole weekend, but want to stick around to cheer on and encourage others.) For all participants 3 nights of camping spots are included in your registration. For those who want to upgrade to glamping, a cabin or vacation home a discount code for 30% will be sent to you after you complete your registration. Those tackling 50K and longer distances will enjoy race weekend meals and aid station snacks—because fueling the adventure is part of the fun! We want to make sure you have the energy needed to finish. All food will be found at the home base/aid station at the start/finish of each loop. Sandwiches, a taco bar, hamburgers/hotdogs, and breakfast items are examples of items available throughout the race. We want to make sure that everyone has what they need to be successful. (If there is something s