Kessel Run Ultra

NOV

7

2026

The Kessel Run Ultra offers five trail distances through the North Fruita Desert. The course features flowing singletrack and views of the San Juan Mountains. It's a cupless event with race shirts and finisher medals for all participants.

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Fruita, Colorado

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Kessel Run Ultra

The Kessel Run Ultra is a trail race in Fruita, Colorado. The event takes place in the North Fruita Desert and offers five distances: 10 Mile, 20 Mile, 50K, 40 Mile, and 50 Mile.

The course begins on fast, flowing singletrack and includes the Zippity-Do-Da Trail. Runners will see views of the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado National Monument. Detailed course maps and GPX files are available for each distance.

The event is a cupless race. Water dispensers are provided at the start/finish and aid stations for runners to fill their own containers. Packet pickup is available at the start line on the day before the race and on race morning. All runners receive a custom shirt, bib, BOCO Technical Trucker hat, and a finisher's medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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50 Mile

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