Our Mission
Planet Ultra’s Mission is to create for you the finest endurance cycling and running events in the Southwest (CA, NV, UT). We strive to challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually, in an environment of friendly camaraderie, personal connection and community among motivated and adventurous athletes; while also providing challenges and incentives to push farther and harder. 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.”
Everesting Challenge
Volcano Grinder 120K
May 15, 2021: Veyo, UT. Gravel race with 56% dirt and 44% asphalt. Near St. George and Zion National Park.
Heartbreak Hundred
May 29, 2021: Frazier Park, CA. King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Stage 3.
Heartbreak Double
May 29, 2021: The BEST So Cal double route by far! NO junk miles- but lots of great climbing!
Eastern Sierra Double
June 5, 2021: Bishop, CA. One of the most beautiful double routes you will ever ride.
ToTF
June 12, 2021: Santa Clarita, CA: Quiet roads in the Los Padres and Angeles Crest National Forests.
Fire Road 100K
July 31, 2021: Cedar City, UT. 85% dirt, 15% asphalt. Quadbusting climbs. Epic views.
HOODOO 500
August 27-30, 2021: World’s best 500 mile race starts in St George, UT! Non-stop or stage race!
Tour of Southern Utah
Sept 12-18, 2021: St George, UT: Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks and more!
Tri States Gran Fondo
Oct 9, 2021: Three States: Nevada, Arizona & Utah all in one scenic and challenging day!
Solvang Autumn Double
Oct 16, 2021: More miles and climbing than the Spring route; but equally beautiful. 200K option.
Solvang’s Finest Century
Oct 16, 2021: Beautiful Century & Metric Century Rides to Benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation!
Death Valley Century
Nov 20, 2021: We’re back in epic Death Valley! 50, 62 and 100 mile options. 300 rider limit!
Camino Real Double
Feb 19, 2022: The best of Orange County and surrounding areas. Highland and lowland options!
Solvang Double
Mar 19, 2022: A great entry level double in So Cal’s most scenic and most popular cycling region!
Solvang Spring Tour
Mar 21-26, 2022: A week of the best cycling in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.
Mulholland Challenge
Apr 9, 2022: Agoura, CA. The toughest Century in So Cal! 52, 73 & 106 mile options!
Mulholland Double
Mt. Laguna Classic
April 30, 2022: Pine Valley, CA. NEW! King of the Mountains Challenge – Stage #2
KOM Challenge
The 3 most challenging California Century Events, combined into one “stage race.”
Gran Fondo Las Vegas
Nov 5, 2022: The best game in town! Includes the spectacular Red Rock Scenic Drive.
Jan 31-Feb 13, 2022: Anywhere USA
Pick a route. Ride and repeat. Again and again.
Autumn 2021: Anywhere USA
Bike, Run, Walk, Hike or Swim: At least 45 minutes, 3 times per week.