Ultra Running Hub Moab, UT, United States · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Dead Horse 50 Mile Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — 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 80 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The course will challenge you with technical slickrock and sandy washes and has great views of Arches National Park, the La Sal Mountains and the Moab Valley.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.