Dead Horse Ultra

NOV
14
2026
Run the rugged Moab terrain at the Dead Horse Ultra on November 14, 2026, with distances from 15K to 50 mile. Expect slickrock, singletrack, big canyon views and steep climbs for a classic desert ultra experience.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 30 kilometers 15 kilometers

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Event details

The Dead Horse Ultra takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Gemini Bridges Trailhead near Moab, Utah. The event offers the following distances:

  • 50 Miler
  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 15K

Registration opens Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM Mountain Time. The event lists packet pickup times and location, cutoff times, and cancellation information as part of its published event materials.

Course and logistics

The course uses sections of the Magnificent Seven trail system and includes technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and singletrack. The route leads up the Gemini Bridges Trail to the first aid station, then continues on the Bull Run Trail. Course viewpoints mentioned include Court Point, Bride Canyon, Arches National Park, the La Sal Mountains, and the Moab Valley. Aid station information, race maps, and a race guide are provided as part of the event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
30 km
30k
15 km
15k