Trail Running Calendar near Moab 2026-2027

Arches Marathon

Trail Run 15 km Half Marathon Marathon 50 km

Trail races in Moab with distances from 15K to 50K, scenic desert and mountain views, cup-less aid stations, and free camping at the Mad Moose Base Camp.

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

Trail race weekend in Moab offering distances from 15K to 100K with varied desert trails, detailed course maps, and up to 7,828 ft of elevation gain.

November 2026

Nov

7-8

Sa - Su

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

A Moab trail ultra on November 14, 2026 offering 15K, 30K, 50K, and 50 mile options across the Magnificent Seven trails with slickrock terrain and cup-less aid stations.

January 2027

Jan

30

Arches Ultra

Trail Run 9 km 13 mi 50 km 50 mi

Moab trail event on January 30, 2027 offering 9K, half marathon, 50K and 50 mile courses along Arches National Park with varied terrain and cupless aid stations.

February 2027

Feb

27

Moab Red Hot Ultra

Trail Run 15 km 30 km 50 km 50 mi

Trail ultramarathon near Moab, Utah offering 15K, 30K, 50K and 50 mile courses with desert rim views and cupless aid stations.

March 2027

Mar

5-7

Fr - Su

Moab Run the Rocks

Trail Run 58 km 37 mi 75 km 47 mi

Three days of staged trail running in Moab with two distance options, professionally marked courses, aid stations, podium awards and finisher buckles.

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