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Behind the Rocks Ultra - Moab

Moab, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Event

The Behind the Rocks Ultra takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Moab, UT (zip 84532). The event includes the following distances:

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 10 Mile

Registration closes on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course and logistics

The race starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. The course passes tall Navajo Sandstone domes and fins and uses a mix of surfaces: smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and singletrack. The 50 mile route includes technical down climbs and rim running with views of arches and rock formations. The finish area sits below the La Sal Mountain Range. Free camping is available at the start/finish location.

Event information available for participants includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, frequently asked questions, travel information, and cancelation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website Registration
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
10 mi
10 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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