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5 Canyons Bike Challenge

September 13 2025
Salt Lake City Utah USA
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Distances: 116 miles, 14,000 feet
Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles
Limited to: 500 Participants

5 Canyons is one of the most daunting—and beautiful—cycling challenges in the country, ascending more than 14,000 feet over 116 miles through all five of Salt Lake City's picturesque riding canyons.  Comprising three HC climbs and two Category 2 climbs, the ride has more vert than almost every other ride in America and certainly the steepest average gradient.  If you think you have what it takes, rally your friends and come join us in September!

5 Canyons a bit much to bite off?  Come, join us anyway and ride one, two, three, or four of the canyons.  You don’t have to be an elite cyclist to help make a difference.

Always held on the second odd-numbered Saturday in September, 5 Canyons takes advantage of Utah's most brilliant month for riding.  The canyons provide cool temperatures, colorful foliage, and stunning views.  And there is no more abundance of beautiful canyons in all the world than along Utah’s Wasatch Front.  The event is literally a breath of fresh air from start to finish.

All proceeds benefit Wheels of Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to putting an end to child abuse.  The inspiration for the ride is that Ain't No Mountain High Enough to keep us from fighting for the most vulnerable among us, our children.

5 Canyons Bike Challenge

 
Start Located At: 2050 E 9400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84093
 
 
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Included

Fully stocked aid stations
- Event drawstring backpack
- Specialized water bottle
- Event t-shirt
- Finisher's medal
- 10% off Caputo's famous pasta dinner at packet pickup
- Discounted lodging
- Serious bragging rights

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A silent auction is held in conjunction with the 5 Canyons Festival that features killer deals on sports equipment, race entries, ski passes, and more.

 
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Bike Festival
Free Training Rides
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Finishing Medals
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Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 4