Moab Red Hot Ultra

Moab, United States • 27 Feb 2027

Moab's Red Hot Ultra

Moab's Red Hot Ultra is a trail running event near Moab, Utah, scheduled for February 27, 2027. The course area is northwest of Moab and just west of Arches National Park, with views of the La Sal Mountains to the southeast and Canyonlands National Park to the west.

The event offers multiple distances:

  • 15K
  • 30K
  • 50K
  • 50 Mile

Routes combine jeep roads and singletrack and include rim-trail sections. Course data provided for each distance lists lowest and highest points and total elevation gain and loss; for example, the 50-mile course shows a lowest point of 3,983 ft, a highest point of 5,728 ft, and total elevation gain of 7,028 ft. Specific elevation figures and course maps are available for each distance.

Aid stations are cup-less; runners must bring a reusable cup. Water dispensers are located at the start/finish area and at every aid station for refilling bladders, bottles, or reusable cups. The event is the third race in the Triple Crown of Moab series.

Camping is not allowed in the start/finish parking area. Camping is available at the nearby Seven Mile RV Park Campground; campsites are within walking distance of the start/finish area, accept cash payments only, and do not require reservations. Timing requires a chip attached to the shoe for official time recording. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
15 km
15k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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