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Grand Circle Trailfest

Grand Circle Trailfest

Race Date

Oct 1, 2025

Location

Kanab, UT

Quick facts

Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Location
Kanab, Utah
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 14 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
797

The Experience

Trailfest is a 3-day/4-night trail running festival in the heart of North America's most scenic national parks: Bryce Canyon, Zion, & Antelope Canyon. Whether you're a hardcore ultramarathon runner, just getting into trail running, or even a supportive spouse or a friend who doesn't run, the Grand Circle Trailfest has something for you! Each day, we'll run a segment of trail highlighting the natural landscape unique to that particular area. Each race is timed and you'll receive a cumulative time at the end of the festival on Saturday. The top finishers for each course will be crowned at Trailfest Headquarters in Kanab, Utah at the end of each day.   Registration includes full participation in all three races, full Festival access, an on-site camping spot with a tent (yes, you're welcome to bring your own tent if you prefer), and meal tickets for breakfast and dinner Thurs–Sat. (Additional meal tickets can be purchased on-site.) Festival activities are free for your non-running family and friends. Basic Itinerary Wednesday (Oct 1) - Check-in begins at noon Thursday (Oct 2) - Bryce Canyon race Friday (Oct 3) - Zion race Saturday (Oct 4) - Antelope Canyon race Sunday (Oct 5) - Check-out by noon

Logistics

Race Day

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Start Time

12:00 PM

Giveaway

T-shirt (select your size)

Start Location

Jacob Hamblin Park, Kanab, UT, 84741

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

14 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size15/15

~797 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw10/10

runners from 56 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:48:54

Weather0/10

typical high 77°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

39%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 797 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2018

Total finishers

797

Median time

3:37:13

Latest turnout

797

States

43

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:45p50 median ≈ 3:356:55
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Frequently asked

When is the Grand Circle Trailfest?

The Grand Circle Trailfest is held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM.

Where does the Grand Circle Trailfest take place?

It takes place in Kanab, Utah.

What distances does the Grand Circle Trailfest offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 14 Miles.

Is the Grand Circle Trailfest course flat and good for a PR?

The Grand Circle Trailfest is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Grand Circle Trailfest?

HalfRuns has finish records for 797 runners who have completed the Grand Circle Trailfest.

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