Utah · 100 Miler · 50 Miler
Pony Express Trail Run
Pony Express Trail Run is a 100 Miler and 50 Miler event held in West of Faust, Utah. It was last held on October 16, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 46 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- West of Faust, UT
- Field size
- ~46 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 16, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- West of Faust, Utah
- Distances
- 100 Miler, 50 Miler
- Field size
- About 46 runners
- Course
- 3000 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- ponyexpress100.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 5:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 100 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 3000 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Pony Express Trail Run
The Pony Express Trail 50 and 100 is a remote, crew-supported ultramarathon on 100% dirt road across Utah's West Desert, following the historic 1860 Pony Express route from Lookout Campground west of Faust to Simpson Springs (100 Miler) or Blackrock Station (50 Miler).
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Pony Express Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Pony Express Trail Run?
- 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 Pony Express Trail Run held?
- In West of Faust, Utah.
- What distances does the Pony Express Trail Run offer?
- 100 Miler and 50 Miler.
- How many people run the Pony Express Trail Run?
- About 46 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 Pony Express Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Pony Express Trail Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
- What time does the Pony Express Trail Run start?
- 5:00 AM MDT.
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