Utah · 50 Mile · 50K · 30K
Dead Horse Ultra
Dead Horse Ultra is a 50 Mile, 50K, 30K and 15K event held in Moab, Utah. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- Moab, UT
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Moab, Utah
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, 30K, 15K
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Technical slickrock, ~4,500 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- madmooseevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM MST
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 4895 ft gain, 4892 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2805 ft gain, 2812 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 30K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1729 ft gain, 1729 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 15K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 932 ft gain, 932 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
About the Dead Horse Ultra
A Moab trail ultra on the Magnificent 7 trails off Gemini Bridges with slickrock, sandy washes and desert views.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A Moab trail ultra on the Magnificent 7 trails off Gemini Bridges with slickrock, sandy washes and desert views.
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Dead Horse Ultra: common questions
- When is the Dead Horse Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Dead Horse Ultra held?
- In Moab, Utah.
- What distances does the Dead Horse Ultra offer?
- 50 Mile, 50K, 30K and 15K.
- How many people run the Dead Horse Ultra?
- About 700 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 Dead Horse Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Dead Horse Ultra?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Dead Horse Ultra start?
- 6:00 AM MST.
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