Canyonlands Ultra

Moab, United States • 25 Oct 2025

Canyonlands Ultra : event overview

Canyonlands Ultra is a trail race organized by Mad Moose Events in Moab, Utah. The event takes place October 25, 2025, at Behind the Rocks Trail and is part of the Run Moab Series. Distances offered include:

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

Beginning in 2025, Canyonlands Ultra is the kickoff event for the Triple Crown of Moab series.

Courses, logistics and charity information

Course terrain includes sandy washes and technical double track with views of the La Sals, sandstone domes, and canyons. Some course elevation statistics: the 15K has about 689 ft elevation gain, the half marathon about 1119 ft, the marathon about 2608 ft, the 50K about 2644 ft, the 50 Mile about 5220 ft, and the 100K about 7828 ft. The 50 Mile combines one marathon loop and one short loop. The 100K uses two marathon loops and one 10-mile loop.

Aid stations are cupless: runners must bring a reusable cup or hydration bladder; water dispensers will be at every aid station. Packet pickup is at the start area on the day before and on race day. The event offers free, participant-only camping at the Mad Moose Base Camp. Charity bibs are available with fundraising minimums: 100K $1,000; 50 Mile $1,000; 50K $750; Marathon $750; Half Marathon $500. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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