Bears Ears Ultra

Bears Ears Ultra - Monticello, Utah

Bears Ears Ultra is a high-elevation trail race held in the Abajo Mountains near Monticello, Utah, on June 20, 2026. The course runs through Bears Ears National Monument and offers views of Canyonlands National Park and other regional landmarks.

Distances offered:

• 13K
• 30K
• 50K
• 50 mile

The courses traverse remote singletrack and alpine terrain, with high points near 10,500 to 11,000 feet and low points around 7,600 to 8,200 feet depending on distance. Reported elevation change values include an approximate gain of 10,400 feet for the 50 mile course, 6,854 feet for the 50K, 3,215 feet for the 30K, and 1,339 feet for the 13K, with corresponding elevation losses listed for each course.

Scenic viewpoints named for the race include Bears Ears Buttes, Monument Valley, Dead Horse Point State Park, Six Shooter Peaks, the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, and the La Sal Mountains; on clear days the San Juan Mountains of Colorado may be visible. Aid stations are cupless; participants are expected to carry a reusable cup or use personal hydration bladders or bottles at water dispensers. Packet pickup occurs the day before at Veteran's Memorial Park and on race day at the start area. Mandatory race equipment includes a timing chip that must be attached to the shoe to record an official time. Finishers receive a race shirt, a technical trucker, and a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.