Behind the Rocks Ultra - Moab
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Behind the Rocks Ultra - Moab
Behind the Rocks Ultra is a trail race in Moab, Utah, scheduled for April 3, 2027. It starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area and is the final event in the Triple Crown of Moab.
Distances offered:
- 10 Mile
- 30K
- 50K
- 50 Mile
The course passes Navajo Sandstone domes and fins and moves across a mix of smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and singletrack. The 50 mile route includes technical down climbs and rim running with views of arches and rock formations; the finish area sits below the La Sal Mountain Range.
Elevation highlights (course-specific):
- 50 Mile: lowest 4065 ft, highest 5545 ft, elevation gain 5163 ft, loss 5166 ft.
- 50K: lowest 4049 ft, highest 5545 ft, elevation gain 3832 ft.
- 30K: lowest 5164 ft, highest 5561 ft, elevation gain 1690 ft.
- 10 Mile: lowest 5184 ft, highest 5548 ft, elevation gain 886 ft.
This is a cup-less event; runners must use reusable cups as water dispensers are provided at the start/finish and at every aid station. Mad Moose Base Camp offers free camping for participants and their crews at the start/finish location. Packet pickup occurs at the start/finish on April 2, 2027. Runners must attach timing chips to their shoes; no chip on shoe means no time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
