Bears Ears Ultra

Bears Ears Ultra

Bears Ears Ultra is a high-elevation trail race in the Abajo Mountains near Monticello, Utah, held on June 20, 2026. The course traverses Bears Ears National Monument and remote alpine terrain, with long sections of little-traveled singletrack.

Distances offered:

• 13K
• 33K
• 50K
• 50 mile

The route climbs into alpine country and tops out near 11,000 feet on Robertson Pasture Trail. The 50 mile course ranges roughly from 7,600 to 10,727 feet with about 10,400 feet of elevation gain and loss; the 50K and shorter courses list lower total elevation changes. Along the way runners pass viewpoints that include Canyonlands National Park, 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 can also be seen.

Aid stations are cupless; participants are expected to use a reusable cup and may refill bottles or bladders at water dispensers located at the start/finish and at every aid station. The start and finish share the same location on Forest Road 5419 near Monticello. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Veteran's Memorial Park. Runners receive a custom race shirt, a BOCO Gear technical trucker, and a finisher medal. Volunteers may earn credits toward future race entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.