Arches Ultra
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Arches Ultra
Arches Ultra is a trail running event in Moab, Utah on January 30, 2027. The event offers multiple distances that follow trails near Arches National Park.
- 50 Mile
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 9K
The course uses the Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike trail systems and follows the border of Arches National Park. The route stays at relatively lower elevation for the Moab area and provides views of Moab cliffs and the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. The course also passes dinosaur tracks in Utahraptor State Park.
Trail surfaces vary from smooth singletrack to technical slickrock, with sections of sand. Aid stations are cupless; runners are expected to use reusable cups or hydration systems. Water dispensers are provided at the start/finish area and at every aid station.
Elevation highlights by distance:
- 50 Mile: lowest 4,331 ft, highest 5,135 ft, elevation gain 4,524 ft, elevation loss 4,524 ft.
- 50K: lowest 4,331 ft, highest 4,852 ft, elevation gain 2,894 ft, elevation loss 2,894 ft.
- Half Marathon: lowest 4,462 ft, highest 4,780 ft, elevation gain 873 ft, elevation loss 873 ft.
- 9K: lowest 4,560 ft, highest 4,708 ft, elevation gain 295 ft, elevation loss 295 ft.
The finish line is at the same location as the start. All entrants receive a custom race shirt, a technical trucker hat, and a finisher medal. Runners must attach timing chips to their shoes for official times. Arches Ultra is part of the Run Moab Series and is listed as the third event in the Triple Crown of Moab. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
