Fruita, CO, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Kessel Run 50 Mile Ultra Race

52 days away

80 km Distance

1,960 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

39.1589° N, 108.7290° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~40 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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

Daytime high 9°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 10 h 21 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1904 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 1,960 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes25 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 Poles1,960 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Located on the Road 18 Trails in Fruita, Colorado, this ultra race course has amazing views of the Western Slope. A mix of smooth and technical singletrack.

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