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Kessel Run Ultra

Fruita, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event overview

Kessel Run Ultra takes place in Fruita, Colorado on November 7, 2026. The event offers multiple trail running distances and is held on singletrack trails in a high desert setting. The course passes near the Colorado National Monument and provides views of the San Juan Mountains. The location is a short drive from the Front Range.

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 with steep climbs and descents. Information provided for the event includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, frequently asked questions, travel information, and cancellation information. Registration opens on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM MT. 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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