Utah · 100K · 50 Mile · 50K
Canyonlands Ultra
Canyonlands Ultra is a 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon event held in Moab, Utah. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 79 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Moab, UT
- Field size
- ~79 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Moab, Utah
- Distances
- 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 15k
- Field size
- About 79 runners
- Course
- Elevation gain ranges by distance from ~689 ft (15K) to ~7,828 ft (100K), all within a ~4,500-5,700 ft elevation band.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- madmooseevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 689 ft gain, 689 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1119 ft gain, 1119 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2608 ft gain, 2608 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2644 ft gain, 2644 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 5220 ft gain, 5220 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 100K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 7828 ft gain, 7828 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Canyonlands Ultra
The Canyonlands Ultra (Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series) offers six trail distances from 15K to 100K on the Behind the Rocks Trail network south of Moab, Utah. Loop-based courses on sandy washes and technical double-track showcase red-rock canyons, sandstone domes, and La Sal Mountain views.
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Canyonlands Ultra: common questions
- When is the Canyonlands Ultra?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Canyonlands Ultra held?
- In Moab, Utah.
- What distances does the Canyonlands Ultra offer?
- 100K, 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon and 15k.
- How many people run the Canyonlands Ultra?
- About 79 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 Canyonlands Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Canyonlands Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open.
- What time does the Canyonlands Ultra start?
- 6:00 AM MDT.
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