Canyonlands Ultra

Moab, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Canyonlands Ultra is a trail running event held in the fall in Moab, Utah. The event is part of the Mad Moose Events Run Moab Series and serves as the kickoff event for the Triple Crown of Moab series from 2025 onward.

Distances

The event offers seven different race distances:

  • 15K
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K
  • 50 Mile
  • 100K
  • 100 Mile

Course Details

The course uses trails in the Moab area, with terrain that includes sandy washes and technical double track. The routes offer views of the La Sal Mountains, sandstone domes, and canyons. Detailed course maps, interactive maps, and GPX files are available for each distance. Elevation data is provided, with the highest point on most courses around 5,725 feet and the lowest point varying by distance from approximately 4,516 to 5,226 feet.

Event Information

The event is cup-less, requiring participants to bring their own reusable hydration vessel. Mad Moose Hydrapak cups are available for purchase at packet pickup. Dan Mick Jeep Tours provides water transport to remote aid stations, which are designated as self-serve, water-only stations.

Free camping is available at the Mad Moose Base Camp, located near the start line and exclusive to participants and their crew.

All registered participants receive a custom race shirt, a custom BOCO hat, and a finisher's medal upon completing their race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 km
50k
15 km
15k
100 Mile
50 Mile
Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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