Utah · 50 Miler · 50K · 1/2 Marathon
Arches Ultra
Arches Ultra is a 50 Miler, 50K, 1/2 Marathon and 9K event held in Moab, Utah. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 30, 2027. About 199 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 30, 2027
- Location
- Moab, UT
- Field size
- ~199 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Location
- Moab, Utah
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K, 1/2 Marathon, 9K
- Field size
- About 199 runners
- Course
- 295 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- madmooseevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:30 AM MST
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 4524 ft gain, 4524 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2894 ft gain, 2894 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 873 ft gain, 873 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 9K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 295 ft gain, 295 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 30°F at the start, 64% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)
About the Arches Ultra
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Arches Ultra: common questions
- When is the Arches Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 30, 2027.
- Where is the Arches Ultra held?
- In Moab, Utah.
- What distances does the Arches Ultra offer?
- 50 Miler, 50K, 1/2 Marathon and 9K.
- How many people run the Arches Ultra?
- About 199 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Arches Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Arches Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Arches Ultra start?
- 6:30 AM MST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Arches Ultra?
- about 30°F at the start, 64% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).
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