Moab, UT, United States · Saturday, April 3, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Behind the Rocks 50Km Race

185 days away

50 km Distance

1,100 m Climbing

4.2 Grit · Challenging

38.5733° N, 109.5498° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~206 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

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, April

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 2°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 12 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1819 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	206	Alex Johnson · 04:09:54	Mary Baughman · 04:45:28
2025	50km	161	Matt Daniels · 03:29:27	Mckendree Hickory · 04:42:29
2024	50km	250	Cole Campbell · 03:41:36	Anne Flower · 04:23:39
2023	50km	140	Jonathan Rea · 03:51:18	Addie Bracy · 04:32:31
2022	50km	206	David Gleisner · 04:12:22	Meghan Morgan · 04:34:07
2021	50km	212	Bryan Kerl · 03:51:28	Hannah Osowski · 04:38:36
2019	50km	231	Kyle Pietari · 04:10:48	Sarah Bunting-Lamos · 04:48:32
2018	50km	162	Bobby Peavey · 03:56:20	Taylor Nowlin · 04:27:25
2017	50km	168	James Lanciaux · 03:58:24	Kristina Trygstad-Saari · 04:50:33
2016	50km	104	Dan Vega · 04:24:18	Whitney Garcia McCain · 05:30:40

The field grew 28% between 2025 (161) and 2026 (206). 33% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 22 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 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten