Pony Express Trail Run

Event Overview

The Pony Express Trail Run takes place on the historic Pony Express Trail in western Utah. The event offers two ultramarathon distances: a 100-mile race and a 50-mile race. The course is remote and run entirely on dirt roads. The total elevation gain/loss is about 3,000 feet.

Course Details

Both races start at Lookout Campground west of Faust, Utah.

• The 100-mile race goes out 58.5 miles to Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge and returns to finish at Simpson Springs Corral.
• The 50-mile race follows the same initial direction but finishes at the Blackrock Pony Express station site.

The course is remote but easy to follow, with signs for the Pony Express Trail at major intersections. Navigation requires the use of a map.

Important Notes

Participant support is managed by individual crews. A support crew is required for all participants to provide food and water along the course. Runners must have their own crew or share one with another runner. Crews are mandatory. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.