Moab Run the Rocks
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Moab Run the Rocks
Moab Run the Rocks is a three day trail running stage race in Moab, Utah, held March 5 to 7, 2027. The event runs on Moab singletrack through red‑rock desert terrain and includes three distinct stages over three days.
Two distance options are offered:
- Full Pint: 47.2 miles (75 km), 4,480 ft (1,356 m) vertical gain
- Half Pint: 36.8 miles (58 km), 2,670 ft (811 m) vertical gain
Stages take place on named trails including Navajo Rocks, Gemini Bridges and Bar M. The race format includes daily stages that can be completed as a full three day event or entered as single day options for the longer courses. Registration is limited to 700 runners and the event sells out every year.
Awards are presented for Full and Half Pint stages and in the overall general classification for male and female competitors, with categories for Open and 50 plus age groups. Awards presentations occur at the Old Spanish Trail Arena and at the finish line.
Logistics noted by the organizer include packet pick up on the days before and the morning of the race, shuttle service from local hotels, and community social gatherings in town. Participants are asked to stay on marked trails, avoid fragile cryptogamic soil, follow course markings, and be aware of natural hazards such as rattlesnakes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
