Arches Ultra
Moab, United States • 30 Jan 2027
Arches Ultra in Moab, Utah
Arches Ultra is a winter trail racing event in Moab, Utah held on January 30, 2027. It is the third event in the Triple Crown of Moab and offers multiple distances on trails that run along the border of Arches National Park and past Utahraptor State Park dinosaur tracks.
Distances offered
- 9K
- Half marathon
- 50K
- 50 mile
The courses use the Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike trail systems and provide a mix of surfaces, from smooth singletrack to technical slickrock and sections of sand. The route stays at relatively lower elevation for the area and includes views of Moab cliffs and the snow capped La Sal Mountains.
Elevation details are provided for each distance. For example, the 50 mile course ranges from 4,331 ft to 5,135 ft with about 4,524 ft of elevation gain and loss. The 50K, half marathon, and 9K each have listed lowest and highest points and corresponding elevation gain and loss.
Aid stations are cupless; water dispensers are located at the start/finish area and at each aid station for filling bladders, bottles, and reusable cups. Packet pickup occurs the day before the race and on race day. The finish line is at the same location as the start. All finishers receive a shirt, a technical trucker hat, and a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.