Ultra Running Hub Monticello, UT, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Bears Ears 50 km Ultra Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2068 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 80 | Peter Davidson · 05:32:49 | Kylie Breeze · 06:40:59 |
| 2026 | 50mi | 36 | Berrett Bentley · 07:58:05 | Sarah House · 10:02:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 57 | Sergio Abarca · 06:04:53 | Sarah Bradley · 07:40:43 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 29 | Brydon Anderson · 09:22:32 | Shana Sutherland · 11:41:59 |
| 2024 | 50km | 79 | Calvin Seneker · 06:42:54 | Madison Andersen · 07:09:43 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 50 | Damon Chavez · 07:34:01 | Erin Park · 08:40:59 |
| 2023 | 50km | 102 | Ethan Kirk · 04:36:56 | Mckendree Hickory · 05:25:28 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 39 | Jonathan Foote · 10:15:36 | Michelle Geib · 11:23:12 |
| 2022 | 50km | 52 | Zachary Holtkamp · 05:13:11 | Lauren Coury · 06:05:34 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 38 | Dave Chew · 09:37:24 | Caroline Weiler · 09:51:51 |
43% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,450 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,450 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Bears Ears 50 km Ultra Race, organized by Mad Moose Events, is a trail race held in Monticello, UT. This June event has been run for 10 editions since 2022.
With 2450 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, this course averages 49 meters of climb per kilometer. The latest edition in 2026 saw 80 finishers, placing its field size larger than 72% of its 2667 peer 50k races. The course includes both smooth singletrack through aspen groves and very technical trails.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.