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Mountain Madness 50 Mile

Name: Mountain Madness 50 Mile
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Vernal

Vernal, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Mountain Madness

Mountain Madness on August 15, 2026 is a 50 mile relay event held in Vernal, Utah that follows a route through Ashley National Forest. Teams may compete as 8, 4, or 2 person teams, and there is an option to run the full course solo.

The course begins at the Red Cloud loop turnoff and ends at Remember the Maine Park. The route is supported by HAM radio operators and portable toilets placed along the way. Runners may use a support vehicle to carry water, supplies, and snacks; there are no organized aid stations on the course.

Packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, August 14 at the Uintah Recreation Center from 5:30am to 5:00pm, with additional pickup available at the starting line the morning of the event. For a guaranteed event shirt, registration is required by July 30.

The event location is listed in Vernal, Utah. Additional course maps and directions were made available by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Vernal

Race information

Registration

50 mi

50 Mile Solo

50 mi

50 Mile Relay (8, 4, 2 Person)

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

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