Ultra Running Hub Fruita, CO, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Kessel Run 40 Mile Ultra Race
Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1904 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40mi | 19 | Roland Pitcairn · 07:01:15 | Kelsi Connors · 07:45:26 |
47% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — 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 64 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.