Trail Running calendar near Moab 2025-2026

Experience red rock trails at the Moab Trail Marathon weekend with a marathon, back to back half marathons, 10K and Kid's K. Saturday features the USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship and the weekend includes the Collegiate Half..

Run or ride through the surreal hoodoo country of Goblin Valley near Green River Utah on a November weekend, with trail distances from 5k to marathon and gravel rides up to 111k. Single track trails, aid stations and custom finisher shirts..

Experience fast, flowing singletrack on the Zippity Do Da Trail in Fruita, Colorado at the Kessel Run Ultra on November 8, 2025. Choose from multiple distances and enjoy views of the San Juan Mountains and Colorado National Monument.

Run the Dead Horse Ultra in Moab with 50 mile, 50K, 30K and 15K options along Gemini Bridges and Bull Run trails. Rugged singletrack delivers sweeping views of Arches, the La Sal Mountains and the Moab Valley.

Experience iconic red rock views in Moab at the Arches Ultra, a scenic trail along Arches National Park that passes dinosaur tracks, with 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon and 9K options. Limited charity bibs available so register early.

Run through red rock country near Arches National Park, on jeep roads, singletrack and rim trails with sweeping views of the La Sal Mountains and Canyonlands. Distances range from 15K to a bold 50 Miler for trail lovers.

Experience Moab's red rock on a three day stage trail race across scenic singletrack and iconic stages like Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges and Bar M. Choose the Full Pint or Half Pint and join a lively spring trail festival.

Take in red rock views near Arches National Park and along the Colorado River at the Canyonlands Road Race in Moab, UT on March 21, 2026. Choose a half marathon or 5 miler on this scenic, community friendly course.

Experience Moab's red rock scenery at Behind the Rocks Ultra, offering distances from 10 miles to 50 miles over singletrack, sandy washes and technical rim runs. Camp at the start, soak in La Sal Mountain views and test your desert trail le..

The Desert Rats Trail Running Festival will take place in Fruita from Friday 10 April 2026 to Sunday 12 April 2026. You can run between 9 and 100 kilometers.

Run through Moab's iconic slickrock, canyons and springs at the Amasa Trail Race, with 10K, 15K and 25K options. Expect technical singletrack, stunning Colorado River and La Sal Mountain views, and a classic desert trail experience.

Run the Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half in spectacular Moab scenery on April 25, 2026, a women focused race weekend. Choose 50K, marathon, half or 15K on Behind the Rocks trails through red rock fins and sandy washes.

The Pilgrimage is a 150 hour ultra in Colorado's high desert where runners repeat five off road routes about 55 miles per circuit. Only 45 spots and crewed or uncrewed divisions share a single home base with basic support.

Adventure Fest at 18 Road in Fruita CO on May 9 to 10, 2026 is a weekend of mountain bike, gravel and trail running action with camping and a lively community vibe. Bring the crew for clinics, kids races, guided trips and evening awards.

Enjoy the Fruita Trail Half, a 13.8 mile singletrack loop in the North Fruita Desert with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing, switchbacks and striking butte views. Part of Adventure Fest, it starts and finishes at the same scenic trailhead.

Run high in Utah's Abajo Mountains at Bears Ears Ultra, a remote singletrack race offering 13K to 50 mile distances. Expect alpine climbs, sweeping views of Canyonlands and Bears Ears, and rugged trail scenery for all experience levels.

The Ute 100 in the La Sal Mountains of Utah on August 8 and 9, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, and 50K options across high desert singletrack and alpine meadows. Expect big elevation and sweeping red rock views.

Run through Moab's red cliffs and La Sal Mountain views at Arches Marathon and Half, a fall trail festival offering 50K, marathon, half marathon and 15K on October 3, 2026. Finisher swag and free camping make it a weekend adventure.