Trail Running Calendar near Castle Valley 2026-2027

Arches Marathon

Trail Run 15 km Half Marathon Marathon 50 km

A fall trail running event in Moab, Utah offering 15K, half marathon, marathon and 50K courses through red cliffs and desert meadows. The event uses cup less aid stations and includes free base camp camping for participants and family.

Oct

9-13

Fr - Tu

Moab 240 Trail Race

Trail Run 242 mi

A 241.8 mile trail ultramarathon in Moab Utah through desert, canyons, slick rock and two mountain ranges with 15 aid stations and a 112 hour cutoff.

Oct

24

Canyonlands Ultra

Trail Run 15 km 13 mi ... 50 mi 100 km

A fall trail event in Moab offering distances from 15K to 100K, varied desert terrain and substantial elevation changes, with cup-less aid stations and free participant camping at Mad Moose Base Camp.

November 2026

Nov

7-8

Sa - Su

Moab Trail Marathon

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 26 mi

Trail races in Moab on November 7 and 8, 2026 featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K Adventure Run and a Kids K. The event hosts the 2026 USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships and the Collegiate Trail Running Championships.

Nov

14

Dead Horse Ultra

Trail Run 15 km 30 km 50 km 50 mi

Dead Horse Ultra in Moab offers 15K to 50 mile trail races on technical slickrock and singletrack with published maps and GPX files. The event is cup free and provides water dispensers at the start and at every aid station.

January 2027

Jan

30

Arches Ultra

Trail Run 9 km 13 mi 50 km 50 mi

Arches Ultra in Moab, Utah on January 30, 2027 offers 9K, half marathon, 50K and 50 mile trail races with varied terrain and views along Arches National Park.

February 2027

Feb

27

Moab Red Hot Ultra

Trail Run 15 km 30 km 50 km 50 mi

Trail ultra in Moab offering 15K 30K 50K and 50 mile courses over jeep trails and singletrack with significant elevation change and views of Arches La Sal and Canyonlands.

March 2027

Mar

5-7

Fr - Su

Moab Run the Rocks

Trail Run 53 km 37 mi 48 mi

Three-day trail running stage race in Moab, Utah offering Full and Half Pint distances over legendary singletrack with limited entry.

Mar

20

Canyonlands Half Marathon

Trail Run 5 mi 13 mi

A road race in Moab, Utah held alongside the Colorado River and Arches National Park. Offers a half marathon and a 5 mile race with six aid stations, medical support, shuttle access, and post race medals and refreshments.

April 2027

3

Behind the Rocks Ultra - Moab

Trail Run 10 mi 30 km 50 km 50 mi

A Moab trail ultra offering 10 Mile, 30K, 50K and 50 Mile options over sandstone fins, washes and technical singletrack with on course aid and free camping.

3

Running Up For Air Moab

Backyard Ultra

Timed looped trail races at Moab Rim Trailhead with 3, 6 and 12 hour options plus a 3 hour relay on a steep 0.95 mile climb with 890 ft gain.

10

Amasa Trail Race

Trail Run 11 km 15 km 25 km

Amasa Trail Race in Moab, Utah offers 25K, 15K and 10K trail courses through Kane Springs Canyon and Amasa Back with river and mountain views. Aid stations are cupless so runners should bring a reusable cup.

24

Thelma and Louise Marathon