Watch: Video From the Grand to Grand Ultra, the Southwest's Epic Stage Race

The Grand to Grand Ultra is a seven-day, six-stage, 170-kilometer, self-supported race from the edge of the Grand Canyon, in Arizona, to the top of the Grand Staircase, in Utah. To connect these two stunning monuments, runners cross some beautiful, but brutal, desert terrain, including steep sand dunes and narrow slot canyons.

This video conveys the awe-inspiring landscapes and incredible challenges that face runners attempting this ambitious feat.