Our Mission
Planet Ultra’s Mission is to create the finest endurance cycling events in the Southwest (CA, NV, UT), for the pure joy of cycling. We strive to challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually, in an environment of friendly camaraderie, personal connection and community among motivated and adventurous athletes. On Planet Ultra, your bodies and your bicycles are both a means of transportation and a tool for self-discovery while exploring the whole panorama of roads, places, sights and sounds that the great outdoors has to offer.
The Way of Planet Ultra
Planet Ultra is a state of mind, a way of life, a place to seek solace and inspiration, to find insight and inspiration. Planet Ultra exists everywhere in the hearts and minds of all that live by our motto, “by endurance we conquer.”
HOODOO 500
August 28-31, 2026: World’s best 500 mile race starts in St George, UT! 300 and 400 mile options!
Everest Climbing Challenge
Sept 1-29, 2025: Anywhere Worldwide!
Climb 29,032′ in 29 days or less to earn the coveted summit jersey!
Solvang Autumn Double
Oct 25, 2025: More miles and climbing than the Spring DC; but equally beautiful. Brevet-style.
Death Valley Century
Nov 15, 2025: We’re back in epic Death Valley! 50, 62 and 100 mile options. 300 rider limit!
Camino Real Double
Feb 21, 2026: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas. Brevet-style DC!
The Solvang Century
March 7, 2026: Buellton, CA
Resurgence of Southern California’s most famous Century Event.
Solvang Double
Mar 28, 2026: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!
KOM Challenge
3 super challenging, quad-busting rides, combined into one “stage race.” Earn the KOM jersey!
Mulholland Challenge
Apr 11, 2026: Agoura, CA. King of the Mountains Challenge Stage 1. 62, 75 & 80 mile options!
Breathless Agony
May 2, 2026: Meet the Grim Reaper at Onyx Summit! KOM Challenge Stage #2.
Heartbreak
May 23, 2026: Frazier Park, CA. King of the Mountains Challenge, Stage 3. 100 miles, 8800′ climbing.
Eastern Sierra Double
May 30, 2026: Bishop, CA. One of the most beautiful double routes you will ever ride.
Volcano Grinder 120K
TBD 2026: Veyo, UT. Mixed terrain: 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.
VIRTUAL RACE
August 1-21, 2026: 520 miles, 35,000′ climbing. Fastest accumulated time wins! Elite and Standard divisions.
Tour of Southern Utah
Sept 7-13, 2025: St George, UT: Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks and more!