New for 2027
Dashin’ for Diamonds
50K: Diamond Fork Canyon (start and finish)
Dashin’ for Diamonds is the newest race from High Altitude Races: a 100K and a 50K through the backcountry of Diamond Fork Canyon in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.
Expect remote trails, big climbs, and long days in wild country. The 100K covers 63.9 miles with over 11,000 feet of climbing; the 50K covers 32.1 miles with almost 5,000. Aid station details are coming soon.
About the course
Choose your distance
- Distance
- 63.9 miles
- Elevation gain
- 11,302 ft
- Terrain
- Wasatch backcountry · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Course description
Our longest race yet. The 100K covers 63.9 miles and 11,302 feet of climbing, deep in the backcountry of Diamond Fork Canyon and the Wasatch Mountains. Aid station details are coming soon.
- Distance
- 32.1 miles
- Elevation gain
- 4,981 ft
- Terrain
- Wasatch backcountry · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Course description
A true backcountry 50K: 32.1 miles and 4,981 feet of climbing through Diamond Fork Canyon. Aid station details are coming soon.
Race weekend
Race-day information
Registration
Registration opens January 1, 2027.
Course maps
Both course maps are up. Use the View course map buttons above. Aid station details are coming soon.
Questions?
Email us at highaltituderaces@gmail.com.
What distances are offered?
A 100K (63.9 miles, 11,302 ft of climbing) and a 50K (32.1 miles, 4,981 ft of climbing), both through the backcountry of Diamond Fork Canyon.
Where does the race start and finish?
The 100K is point to point: it starts at Mapleton Canyon and finishes in Diamond Fork Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains. The 50K starts and finishes in Diamond Fork Canyon. Exact locations will be in the race guide.
When is packet pickup?
Packet pickup details will be in the race guide.
How do I register?
Registration opens January 1, 2027. Email us at highaltituderaces@gmail.com and we’ll let you know when it opens.
What aid is on the course?
Aid station details are coming soon and will be in the race guide.
Are there drop bags?
Yes. The 100K has two drop bags. Both must be dropped off at packet pickup the day before the race.
Can my crew or family meet me?
Yes. There will be a crew access point on the course. Its location and details will be in the official race guide.
What about parking?
The 100K is a point-to-point course, so there’s an optional shuttle for an extra cost: park your car at the finish line area and we’ll take you to the start line. The shuttle price is on the registration page, and times and parking details will be in the race guide. The 50K starts and finishes in Diamond Fork Canyon, so 50K runners don’t need the shuttle.
What do finishers get?
A finisher’s medal and a finish-line celebration with the High Altitude Races crew.
Can I get a refund or transfer my entry?
We don’t offer refunds, but you can defer your entry for up to 1 year. How much of your entry carries over depends on when you email us: 6 or more weeks before race day, you can defer your full entry; between 6 and 3 weeks out, 50% of it; and within 3 weeks of race day, 25% of it. Deferrals are to the same race; entries can’t be moved to a different race. You can switch distances: moving up to a longer distance costs the difference in price, and moving down to a shorter one isn’t refunded.
Are there cutoff times?
Yes. The cutoffs for each distance are listed in the race guide.
Can I have a pacer?
No. The course is extremely rural and access points are very difficult to reach, so pacers aren’t allowed in either distance.
Can I use trekking poles?
Yes. Trekking poles are allowed at all of our races.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Dogs aren’t allowed at our races, so please leave them at home on race day.
Can I volunteer instead?
Yes, and every hour you volunteer earns credit toward a future High Altitude Races entry. See volunteer roles.
I have another question.
Email us at highaltituderaces@gmail.com and we’ll get back to you.
July 17, 2027 · Diamond Fork Canyon, UT
Ready for Dashin’ for Diamonds?
Registration opens January 1, 2027. Email us to hear first.