Trail Running calendar near Monticello 2025-2026

Take on the Moab 240, a 240 mile course through red rock canyons, mesas and mountain ranges with views of Arches and Canyonlands. Rugged terrain and full aid stations create an unforgettable ultrarunning adventure.

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-kilome..

Event overview The Sheriff’s Shootout is a lap-based endurance race held on October 18, 2025, in Montezuma County, Colorado. The event is organized by Dolores Bike Hostel and local community members. Runners choose between 6-hour and 12-hou..

Run wild in Moab at Canyonlands Ultra on October 25, 2025, with distances from 15K to 100K across scenic, technical trails featuring canyon vistas and La Sals views. Cupless aid stations and on site camping add desert race festival vibes.

Run through Kane Creek Canyon near Moab in November for a multi day trail event featuring marathon, half marathon, 10K and kid races. Enjoy marked courses, aid stations, chip timing and post race soup in a scenic desert setting.

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 dir..

Run Moab's stunning Dead Horse Ultra on Nov 15, 2025 with 50M, 50K, 30K and 15K options. Tackle iconic slickrock singletrack and sweeping views of Arches and the La Sal Mountains in a must do trail experience.

Arches Ultra : January 31, 2026 Arches Ultra takes place in Moab, Utah, with the course based at Moab Canyon Pathway near Arches National Park. Distances offered: 50 Miler 50K Half Marathon 9K The course is described as lower-elevation an..

Moab Red Hot Ultra : Feb 28, 2026 The event takes place near Moab, Utah, northwest of Moab and just west of Arches National Park. The race offers multiple distance options and has a registration deadline of Wed, Feb 25 at 11:59 PM MT. 50 M..

Experience Moab's red rock singletrack across three day stages in this scenic stage race. Choose the Full Pint or Half Pint and tackle Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges and Bar M while soaking up iconic desert views.

Event overview The Canyonlands race takes place in Moab, UT on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The course runs near Arches National Park and alongside the Colorado River. The event was first held on May 1, 1976 and that initial race had 22 finish..

Event details Behind the Rocks Ultra takes place on March 28, 2026, in Moab, UT. The event starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Distances offered: 50 Miler 50K 3..

Run Moab's red rock trails at the Amasa Trail Race on April 11, 2026, with 25K, 15K or 10K options. Technical single and double track, cliffside petroglyphs and sweeping La Sal Mountains views make for an unforgettable desert run.

Join the women focused Thelma and Louise race in stunning Moab on April 25, 2026. Choose from 50K, marathon, half or 15K and run scenic red rock trails with La Sal Mountain views in the Behind the Rocks area.

Run the Abajo Mountains at Bears Ears Ultra near Monticello Utah with distances from 13K to 50 miles. Remote singletrack and sweeping views of Bears Ears, Monument Valley and Canyonlands await.

Event details The Ute 100 takes place August 8-9, 2026 in the La Sal Mountains, Utah. The event offers three distances: 100 mile 50 mile 50K The 100 mile race is run on a single-loop course that circumnavigates the La Sals. The 100 mile c..