Canyonlands Ultra
San Juan County, Utah, United States
Oct 24, 2026 - Saturday
15k, 50mi, 125k, 100mi, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Race Information
Canyonlands Ultra starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Moab's last hidden gem; its tall standing Navajo Sandstone domes and fins can be seen from many places along the course. From smooth double track to sandy washes to technical doubletrack, Canyonlands Ultra will test you both mentally and physically. After many requests, Mad Moose Events is finally adding a 100 MILER to this schedule! Come enjoy a great running weekend with an awesome community!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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