Hoodoo 500
Hoodoo 500 Ultra-Marathon
Aug 22, 2025
St. George,UT
Road
About
Conquer Utah’s red rock spires and alpine peaks on an epic 500-mile journey.
The Hoodoo 500 is a legendary ultra-endurance cycling race in southern Utah, taking place August 22–25, 2025. Offering solo, tandem, and relay team categories, racers can choose between a non-stop format or a multi-day stage race. The route showcases Utah’s natural beauty and immense challenge as riders traverse high desert, red rock formations, pine forests, and mountain meadows.
COURSE DETAILS
The race starts and finishes in St. George, Utah, winding through scenic highways and remote canyon roads. Racers experience a diverse landscape, including high-elevation climbs, technical descents, and stretches through iconic parks and monuments.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Ride through three National Parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef
- Pass by three National Monuments
- Experience the iconic Hog’s Back descent at sunset with dramatic drop-offs
- Challenging and scenic high-elevation climbs
- Celebrate at the post-race banquet with awards and prizes
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
500+ miles
Starts in St. George, Utah (~2,700 ft); includes climbs to 9,604 ft with significant cumulative ascent
High desert, red rock hoodoos, pine forests, mountain meadows, and winding canyon roads