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Kessel Run Ultra

Fruita, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event information

Kessel Run Ultra takes place Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, in Fruita, Colorado. The event offers multiple race distances and is held on local singletrack trails near the Colorado National Monument and the San Juan Mountains. Registration closes Mon, Nov 2 at 11:59 PM MT.

Distances

  • 50 Miler
  • 40 Miler
  • 50k
  • 20 Miler
  • 10 Miler

Course and logistics

All distances begin on fast, flowing singletrack and include sections on the Zippity-Do-Da Trail, which features steep ups and downs. The route runs through high desert terrain and provides views of the surrounding mountains and the Colorado National Monument.

Event materials available on the race website include packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancelation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Fruita

Race information

Website Registration
50 mi
50 Miler
40 mi
40 Miler
50 km
50k
20 mi
20 Miler
10 mi
10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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