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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 premier trail running event held in Moab, Utah, typically in the fall. Part of the Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series, it offers a range of distances including 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, and a challenging 100 Mile race. The course features diverse terrain such as sandy washes and technical double tracks, with stunning views of the La Sal Mountains, sandstone domes, and expansive canyons. The event fosters a vibrant trail running community and serves as the kickoff to the Triple Crown of Moab series. Participants enjoy cupless aid stations, custom race gear, and the option to support charity through fundraising bibs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website

100 km

7828 m+

100k

50 mi

5220 m+

50 Mile

50 km

2644 m+

50k

26 mi

2608 m+

Marathon

13 mi

1119 m+

Half Marathon

15 km

689 m+

15k

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

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