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Canyonlands Ultra

Name: Canyonlands Ultra
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Moab

Moab, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Canyonlands Ultra is a Moab, Utah trail ultramarathon as part of Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series. It offers six distances: 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15K. Runners traverse Moab’s trails with sandy washes, technical double-track, and sweeping views of the La Sals, towering sandstone domes, and canyons. The event emphasizes community and Cupless hydration, with water dispensers at aid stations and a requirement to bring a reusable cup. In 2025 it kicks off the Triple Crown of Moab, and options include a base-camp for racers and charity bibs supporting Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks via Wander Project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website Registration

100 km

100k

50 mi

50 Mile

50 km

50k

42 km

Marathon

21 km

Half Marathon

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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