Bears Ears Ultra

JUN
20
2026
Bears Ears Ultra on June 20, 2026 in Monticello offers 13K to 50 mile trail options on remote singletrack. High alpine routes climb near 11,000 feet with sweeping views of Bears Ears, Monument Valley and Canyonlands.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 30 kilometers 13 kilometers

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Event overview

The Bears Ears Ultra takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Monticello, Utah. The event offers multiple distance options:

  • 50 Miler
  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 13K

Registration closes on Wednesday, June 17 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

Course and logistics

The races run on trails in the Abajo Mountains near Monticello. The course reaches elevations near 11,000 feet and uses remote singletrack trails. The route provides views of Canyonlands National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, Monument Valley, Bears Ears Buttes, Dead Horse Point State Park, Six Shooter Peaks, Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, and the La Sal and San Juan mountain ranges.

Race materials include packet pickup times and location, a race guide, course maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, frequently asked questions, travel information, and cancellation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
13 km
13k