Trail Running calendar near Monticello 2025-2026

We have found 16 Trailruns within 80 miles of Monticello. See below where and when you can find the races.

Arches Marathon and Half takes place in Moab, Utah, offering trail races from 15K to 50K. This fall event highlights Moab’s dramatic red cliffs and canyon vistas, with runners starting near Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area as the first climb toward aid stations reveals the La Sal Mountains. Th..

Hanging Flume 50k is an ultrarunning trail race in Uravan, Colorado, starting and finishing at the historic Uravan Ballpark. The 50-kilometer course forms a large loop that mostly follows old mining two-track and remote desert single-track, threading canyons, slick-rock, and expansive southwestern v..

The Moab 240 Endurance Run is a challenging 240-mile ultramarathon held in Moab, Utah, traversing diverse and rugged terrain including desert canyons, two mountain ranges, and iconic red rock mesas with views of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. The course features a total elevation gain and lo..

The Chicken Creek Challenge is a cross-country running event held in Mancos, Colorado, featuring races for middle and high school athletes. Middle school participants compete in 3.5-kilometer races, while high school runners tackle 5-kilometer courses. The event includes multiple categories such as..

Canyonlands Ultra is a Moab, Utah trail ultramarathon as part of Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series. It offers six distances: 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15K. Runners traverse Moab’s trails with sandy washes, technical double-track, and sweeping views of the La Sals, towering san..

November 2025

Moab Trail Marathon is a multi-race weekend in Kane Creek Canyon near Moab, Utah. It features a Trail Marathon, Saturday Half Marathon, Sunday Half Marathon, 10K Trail Run, Kid’s K, and the Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship. The Saturday Half is a USATF National Championship, with separ..

The Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in the stunning Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, located on the Arizona/Utah border. The event features a challenging marathon capped at 100 runners, running mostly on dirt and jeep roads through dramatic backcountry landscapes inc..

Dead Horse Ultra is a popular trail running event held in Moab, Utah every November. The race offers four distance options: 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, and 15K. Runners traverse the Magnificent Seven trail system, featuring technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and sweeping canyon vistas.The course uses Gemin..

January 2026

Arches Ultra takes place in Moab, Utah, offering four distances: 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, and 9K. The course follows a lower-elevation route along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail Systems, with views of Moab cliffs, Arches National Park, and the snow-ca..

February 2026

The Moab Red Hot Ultra is a trail running event held northwest of Moab, Utah, near Arches National Park. It offers multiple race distances including a 50-mile, 55K, 33K, and 15K, catering to various levels of trail runners. The course features a challenging start with a climb up a jeep road, providi..

March 2026

Moab Run the Rocks is a three-day trail running stage race set in Moab, Utah’s renowned singletrack. Runners can choose between two distances: The Full Pint, a 53.6-mile (85.6 km) course with 4,480 ft of vertical gain, and The Half Pint, 33.1 miles (53.1 km) with 2,670 ft of vertical gain. The route..

The Canyonlands Half Marathon, held annually in Moab, Utah, is a celebrated road race known for its stunning scenery. Established in 1976 with just 22 finishers, it now attracts thousands of runners each March. The course offers breathtaking views of red rock formations and runs alongside the Colora..

Behind the Rocks Ultra in Moab, Utah, offers four distances — 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, and 10 Miler — beginning and ending at the Behind the Rocks Trail near the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Runners traverse desert trails through smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and ch..

April 2026

The Amasa Trail Race in Moab, Utah, offers 25K, 15K, and 10K distances through some of the area's most scenic trails. Runners start along Kane-Springs Creek, enjoying vibrant spring greenery, then ascend the Cliffhanger Trail, where petroglyphs adorn the cliffs. The course features the famous Amasa..

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half is a women's focused running event held in Moab, Utah, featuring distances of 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 15K. Set in the remote Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area, the course offers a rugged and challenging terrain with sandy washes, technical doubletrack, an..

June 2026

Bears Ears Ultra is a trail running event held in the scenic Abajo Mountains near Monticello, Utah, featuring 50-mile, 50K, and 30K race distances. Participants enjoy stunning panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as Canyonlands National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, Monument Valley, and th..