Ultra Running Hub Moab, UT, United States · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Canyonlands 50 km Race
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1819 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 101 | Eli Hemming · 03:23:27 | Molly Thomsen · 04:39:15 |
| 2024 | 50km | 76 | Matthew Allen · 04:50:10 | Heleene Tambet · 04:44:20 |
| 2023 | 125km | 20 | Tom Vignard · 18:37:52 | Bailey Ketron · 19:14:29 |
The field grew 33% between 2024 (76) and 2025 (101). 35% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Canyonlands 50 km Race, organised by Mad Moose Events, takes place in Moab, UT, United States, with the next edition scheduled for October 24, 2026. This trail race, first run in 2023, is a 50 km fixed-distance event.
With 101 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race has a larger field than 79% of its 2662 peer 50k races. The course starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, bordering the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, offering views of Navajo Sandstone domes and fins.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.