Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Pickup is at the start and finish on Friday, February 26, 2027 from 3 to 6 p.m., and on race morning from 5:30 a.m. Bring a photo ID. 50 mile drop bags are collected from 5:30 to 5:45 a.m.
Moab's Red Hot Ultra 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Moab, Utah
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Prices rise in steps during the registration window; current pricing is shown on UltraSignup. Entries cannot be transferred.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Mile | 50 Mile | Feb 27, 20276:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 50K | 50K | Feb 27, 20277:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 30K | Other | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
| 15K | 15K | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the 50 Mile starts at 6:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Seven Mile parking area at the Gemini Bridges trailhead, N Hwy 191, about 10 miles north of Moab, Moab, UT 84532
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results55K
176
finishers
7:59:49
median (14:02 /mi)
4:03:41
winning time
30% / 70%
women / men
33K
158
finishers
4:31:05
median (13:13 /mi)
2:08:01
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
15K
148
finishers
1:50:52
median (11:54 /mi)
56:14
winning time
66% / 34%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Mad Moose Events) for Moab's Red Hot Ultra. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Moab's Red Hot Ultra?
At the 2026 55K, the fastest tenth finished in 6:01:17 or better, the top quarter in 7:11:28, and half the field in 7:59:49; the last tenth came in after 10:04:50.
At the 2026 33K, the fastest tenth finished in 3:10:17 or better, the top quarter in 3:51:29, and half the field in 4:31:05; the last tenth came in after 5:49:36.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:27:08 or better, the top quarter in 1:37:33, and half the field in 1:50:52; the last tenth came in after 2:37:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 6:35:50 | 5:12:55 |
| 30-39 | 7:52:49 | 5:09:12 |
| 40-49 | 7:16:55 | 5:44:24 |
| 50-59 | 8:26:14 | 7:07:18 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US trail 15Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:37:33, against 1:33:54 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race guide
What runners should know about Moab's Red Hot Ultra, in brief, from the official race website.
Parking and travel
Parking and camping
The lot is one way with a drop off zone; large vehicles park across the road at the Bar M lot and walk under the highway. Do not park or drop off on the highway. There is no camping at the start, but Seven Mile RV Park nearby takes cash walk ins.
Shirt and medal
What runners get
Every runner gets a race shirt, a technical trucker hat and a finisher medal.
Rules and FAQ
Bring a cup
Aid stations are cupless, so runners carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Cutoff times apply at aid stations, and the timing chip must be worn on the shoe.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (madmooseevents.com/moab-red-hot, madmooseevents.com), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Seven Mile parking area at the Gemini Bridges trailhead, N Hwy 191, about 10 miles north of Moab, Moab, UT 84532Map
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, Other, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Feb 28, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Moab's Red Hot Ultra?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 50 Mile, 50K, Other, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 176 runners finished the 55K; the median finish was 7:59:49 and the winner ran 4:03:41.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:37:33, against 1:33:54 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Seven Mile parking area at the Gemini Bridges trailhead, N Hwy 191, about 10 miles north of Moab, Moab, UT 84532.
About the race
A late winter trail race northwest of Moab, just west of Arches National Park, from Mad Moose Events. It opens with a jeep road climb, then follows jeep trails, singletrack and rim trails with views toward the La Sal Mountains and Canyonlands.