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Arches Ultra

Name: Arches Ultra
Start: 2026-01-31
End: 2026-01-31
Location: Moab

Moab, United States • 31 Jan 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-capped La Sal Mountains. Trails range from smooth to technical slickrock, with some sand, and runners may pass dinosaur tracks in Utahraptor State Park. Charity bibs are available for the 50 Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon, with fundraising minimums supporting partner organizations. Details and maps are on the race website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

21 km

1/2 Marathon

9 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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