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

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Behind the Rocks 50 Mile Race

199 days away

80 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~51 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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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 80 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

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