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Thelma and Louise 50K

Basic Listing
  1. Mad Moose Events
  2. 2026 Edition

Deep desert wilderness loop through Moab's most remote canyon country

Directions
DeadlineApril 22, 2026
This event took place on April 25, 2026

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All trail races in Utah→
April 25, 2026
Saturday start
Moab, UT
United States
31.1 miles
Loop Course
2,980 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
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5:51 M / 4:31 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

The longest distance at Thelma and Louise plunges deep into the Behind the Rocks Wilderness, looping through remote canyon country on a mix of jeep roads, doubletrack, and sandy desert washes. The course passes near the ancestral lands of the Pueblo people at Lone Rock before returning to the start with nearly 3,000 feet of climbing and loss.

Difficulty

Technical Terrain
Sun Exposure
Remote Terrain
Strict Cutoffs

Race Highlights

Remote wilderness setting
Runs deep into the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area, one of Moab's most remote and rarely visited canyon landscapes
Ancestral Pueblo sacred sites
Passes Lone Rock, a towering red wall believed to have been used in religious ceremonies by the Ancestral Pueblo people
Classic desert terrain mix
Sandy washes, technical doubletrack, smooth jeep tracks, and exposed slickrock in one rugged loop
Women-powered mission
Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center, supporting women and girls in southeastern Utah
Belt buckle finisher medal
Every finisher earns a custom Thelma and Louise belt buckle medal plus a commemorative shot glass

Finish Awards

Belt Buckle Finisher Medal
Custom Thelma and Louise belt buckle medal for all finishers
Custom Shot Glass
Commemorative Thelma and Louise shot glass
Finisher Shirt
Custom race-specific finisher shirt

Thelma and Louise 50K

Moab, UT, United StatesApril 25, 2026

April 25, 2026
Course map for Thelma and Louise 50K
DistDistance31.1 mi
GainElevation Gain2,980 ft
LimitCutoff9 h
Sun ExposureRemote TerrainStrict Cutoffs

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineApril 22, 2026
Race DayApril 25, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
31.1 mi
Distance
Loop
Route
9h
Cutoff Time
5,358 ft
Average Elevation
2,980 ft
Total Ascent
2,980 ft
Total Descent
5,725 ft
High Point
4,783 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start/Finish
Start
0.05,344 ft
Buttes Aid Station
Aid Station
5.05,528 ft
The Pit Aid Station
Aid Station
8.55,197 ft
Oasis Aid Station
Aid Station
17.05,351 ft
The Pit Aid Station
Aid Station
21.55,197 ft
Dunes Aid Station
Aid Station
26.05,269 ft
Finish
Finish
31.15,308 ft

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On-Site Camping Available

Free camping available for race participants and crew at the start/finish area (Mad Moose Base Camp)

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Weather
Heat Training Recommended

Late April desert temperatures can reach the 70s–80s°F with intense sun exposure and minimal shade on open slickrock and jeep road sections

High UV Exposure

High UV exposure on exposed desert terrain; sunscreen and sun protection strongly recommended

Gear Rules

Required Gear

  • 30 oz minimum water (Mandatory when leaving The Pit Aid Station (mile 8.5) en route to Oasis Aid Station (mile 17). Runners will not be allowed to continue without required water. Dumping water is strictly prohibited and grounds for disqualification.)

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

Thelma and Louise Race: Moab, UT
By We Move to Heal
Race Report: Thelma & Louise Half Marathon in Moab
By The Running University • 2018

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Register•April 25, 2026