At a glance
- Date
- Apr 3, 2027
- Location
- Moab, Utah
- Distances
- 50 mi, 50K, 30K, 10 mi
- Registration
- Open until Mar 31, 2027, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Behind the Rocks Ultra starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area in Moab, UT. The course traverses remote desert trails featuring smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and challenging singletrack, with the 50-mile course including technical down climbs and rim running with views of arches and rock formations.
Key dates
Early ends
Jul 31, 2026
Registration closes
Mar 31, 2027
Race day
Apr 3, 2027
Pricing
50 Miler
Standard
$210
50K
Standard
$185
30K
Standard
$140
10 Miler
Standard
$115
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