Bears Ears Ultra

JUN
20
2026
Bears Ears Ultra near Monticello UT offers 13K to 50M trail races through Abajo Mountains singletrack, nearly 11,000 feet. Expect remote trails and sweeping sunrise views of Bears Ears, Canyonlands and Monument Valley.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 30 kilometers 13 kilometers

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Event

Bears Ears Ultra is a trail race held Saturday, Jun 20, 2026, in Monticello, Utah. Distances offered include:

  • 50 Miler
  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 13K

Registration closes Wed, Jun 17 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course details and logistics

The race takes place in the Abajo Mountains and reaches nearly 11,000 feet in elevation. The course includes remote singletrack trails and sections such as the Robertson Pasture Trail. The route provides views of nearby public lands and landmarks, including 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, La Sal Mountains, and distant views toward the San Juan Mountains. The event description notes sunrise views over Canyonlands from early morning starts.

Published event information includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, 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