The Ponderosa Polar Challenge is a friendly late fall/early winter trail event set among ponderosa pines and views of checkerboard mesas in Zion National Park. Runners of all experience levels are welcome to take on distances from short loops to major ultra goals, all while enjoying warm food, community support, and a relaxed vibe (camping sites are included in all race registrations). The race is designed with long cutoffs so participants can move at their own pace and still have plenty of time to finish.