Ultra Running Hub Moab, UT, United States · Saturday, April 3, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Behind the Rocks 50Km Race
199 days away
50 km Distance
1,100 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~206 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 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, 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Start and Finish in Moab. Hunter Rim Trail, Gatherer Canyon, Kane Creek Rim Road.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.