Remote high-country singletrack through canyon country at 8,200–10,500 feet
Other trail races within 100 miles
A 34-mile (~55K) loop through the high-elevation terrain of the Abajo Mountains, sharing the dramatic upper sections of the Bears Ears Ultra course. Runners spend the majority of the race above 8,200 feet, traversing remote singletrack with sweeping views of southeastern Utah canyon country. The course climbs to 10,525 feet before looping back to the same start/finish area at the edge of the national forest.
Some ultra experience recommended
Monticello, UT, United StatesJune 20, 2026
Bears Ears Ultra 50K is a loop trail race in Monticello, UT, United States, held on June 20, 2026. The course covers 34 miles, climbs 7,640 ft, and has a 13h30m cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start / Finish Start | 0.0 | 8,235 ft | — |
Robertson's Pasture Aid Station | 4.3 | 8,363 ft | — |
Red Ledges Aid Station | 11.5 | 9,206 ft | — |
Red Ledges Aid Station | 19.8 | 9,206 ft | 9h3:00 PM |
Spring Creek Aid Station | 26.3 | 10,033 ft | 11h30m5:30 PM |
Finish Finish | 34.0 | 8,235 ft | 13h30m7:30 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Course remains above 8,200 ft throughout; high point is 10,525 ft
June afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Abajo Mountains
No required gear specified
No recommended gear specified
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