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Arson at Canyons

26 April 2026

UPDATE: Various sources on Reddit are confirming this.

Just heard via sources that someone burned down 25 porta potties at the start line of the 100K race at Canyons by UTMB event this weekend? Still waiting to hear more details and will update when I get more information.

Added the official statement I received from the UTMB press office:

A fire was reported Friday night at the China Wall 100k start venue of the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB®.  Event staff quickly notified authorities, and the situation was contained without impacting race operations. Most importantly, no athletes, volunteers, staff, or first responders were injured. We are grateful for the swift response from local emergency responders, and we are working with USFS and local authorities as they review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Glad to hear that this all gotten taken care of without turning into a disaster.

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