Ultra Running Hub Fruita, CO, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Kessel Run 50 km Ultra 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, 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 | 50km | 95 | Keegan Oldani · 03:49:24 | Blake Wageman · 04:49:46 |
51% 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 Kessel Run 50 km Ultra Race, organized by Mad Moose Events, takes place in Fruita, CO, United States, with the next edition on November 7, 2026. This trail race covers a 50 km distance.
With 95 finishers in its first edition in 2025, this race had a larger field than 77% of 2660 comparable 50k races. The course, located on the Road 18 Trails, offers views of the Western Slope and features a mix of smooth and technical singletrack.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.