Chinle, AZ, United States · Saturday, October 10, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Canyon De Chelly Ultra

9 days to go

55 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.8 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 55 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.

36.1544° N, 109.5526° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~89 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 11 h 31 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2092 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	55km	89	Zachary Thomas · 04:30:29	Nikki Larochelle · 05:03:34
2024	55km	126	Zachary Thomas · 05:05:13	Emily Keranen · 05:42:57
2023	55km	137	Karl Walczak · 04:41:50	Alyssa Wedt · 06:32:00
2022	55km	55	Dylan Sinclair · 05:13:16	Alexis Crellin · 06:26:24
2019	55km	133	Ryan Haebe · 04:47:47	Andrea McArdle · 05:00:39
2018	55km	134	Dustin Martin · 04:19:22	Rosemarie Gerspacher · 05:18:14
2017	55km	132	Greg Reverdiau · 04:35:05	Elle Spacek · 05:28:15
2016	55km	130	Nico Barraza · 04:27:21	Alison Starling · 05:27:31
2015	55km	150	Trent Taylor · 04:17:10	Christine Garves · 05:36:16
2014	55km	132	Matias Saari · 04:10:00	Christie Haupert · 05:26:00

The field shrank 29% between 2024 (126) and 2025 (89). 45% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 55 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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