Kessel Run Ultra

Kessel Run Ultra

Kessel Run Ultra takes place in Fruita, Colorado, in the North Fruita Desert on November 7, 2026. The event offers multiple trail distances and runs on the local singletrack through high desert terrain with views of the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado National Monument.

Distances

• 10 Mile
• 20 Mile
• 50K
• 40 Mile
• 50 Mile

All courses begin on fast, flowing singletrack and include sections on the Zippity-Do-Da Trail with steep ups and downs. The courses range in elevation from about 5,030 feet to about 5,541 feet depending on the distance.

Reported course statistics by distance:

• 50 Mile: lowest ~5,031 ft, highest ~5,541 ft, elevation gain 5,177 ft.
• 40 Mile: lowest ~5,030 ft, highest ~5,541 ft, elevation gain 4,090 ft.
• 50K: lowest ~5,030 ft, highest ~5,541 ft, elevation gain 3,438 ft.
• 20 Mile: lowest ~5,030 ft, highest ~5,541 ft, elevation gain 2,034 ft.
• 10 Mile: lowest ~5,030 ft, highest ~5,503 ft, elevation gain 1,086 ft.

The event is cupless: water dispensers are provided at the start/finish area and at each aid station for refilling bladders, bottles, and reusable cups. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at the start line and also on race morning at the start line. Runners receive a race shirt, bib, BOCO technical trucker hat, and a finisher's medal. Live results are available during the event and official results are posted afterward. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.