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Dead Horse Ultra

Name: Dead Horse Ultra
Start: 2025-11-15
End: 2025-11-15
Location: Moab

Moab, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Dead Horse Ultra is a popular trail running event held in Moab, Utah every November. The race offers four distance options: 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, and 15K. Runners traverse the Magnificent Seven trail system, featuring technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and sweeping canyon vistas.

The course uses Gemini Bridges Trail to reach the first aid station with views of Court Point and Bride Canyon, then continues on Bull Run Trail, offering vistas of Arches National Park, the La Sal Mountains, and the Moab Valley. Known for challenging yet rewarding singletrack, the race sells out annually. Check the official site for maps, race guides, and logistics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

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50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

30 km

30k

15 km

15k

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

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