Bears Ears Ultra

Bears Ears Ultra : overview

Bears Ears Ultra is a trail running event in Monticello, Utah, offering multiple race distances on mountain singletrack. The race takes place in the Abajo Mountains and includes the following distances:

• 50 Miler
• 50K
• 30K
• 13K

Registration closes Wed, Jun 17.

Course and setting

The course runs on remote singletrack trails in the Abajo Mountains with views across Southeastern Utah. Sightlines from the course include Canyonlands National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, Monument Valley, and Bears Ears Buttes. Other visible features include Dead Horse Point State Park, Six Shooter Peaks, the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, and the La Sal Mountains. At points near 11,000 feet elevation, the route provides long-distance views toward the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. The event begins in the early morning and includes trails described as remote singletrack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.