Dead Horse Ultra

Dead Horse Ultra, Moab UT

Dead Horse Ultra is a trail running event in Moab, Utah held on November 14, 2026. The race is part of the Triple Crown of Moab and the Run Moab series and offers multiple distances with published course maps and GPX files.

Distances:

• 15K: elevation gain 932 ft; lowest 4564 ft; highest 5000 ft
• 30K: elevation gain 1729 ft; lowest 4564 ft; highest 5131 ft
• 50K: elevation gain 2805 ft; lowest 4560 ft; highest 5768 ft
• 50 Mile: elevation gain 4895 ft; lowest 4564 ft; highest 5797 ft

The course uses the Magnificent Seven trail system and includes technical slickrock, rocky climbs, and singletrack. Runners pass along the Gemini Bridges Trail to the first aid station with views from Court Point, continue into Bride Canyon, reach a 15-mile aid station, and then run portions of Bull Run Trail with views of Arches National Park, the La Sal Mountains, and the Moab Valley. The finish line is at the same location as the start.

The event is operated without disposable cups; water dispensers are provided at the start/finish and at every aid station so runners can fill bladders, bottles, and reusable cups. Camping is not allowed in the start/finish parking area; 7 Mile RV Park campground is nearby and requires reservations. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race and a photo ID is required; entries are non-transferable. GPS coordinates for the start/finish are 38.65610703685277, -109.67716714972123. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.