Monument Valley Ultra 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Monument Valley, Utah
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $150 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K Race | 50K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $120$150 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Charity Bib - 50 K | 50K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | Free | 5 |
| MV Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 13, 20279:00 AM | $80$90 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Wildcat 4-Miler | Other | Mar 13, 202712:00 PM | $35$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $150 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K Race: $120 until Jan 1, then $150 until Mar 1, then $160 until Mar 13.
- Charity Bib - 50 K: Free until Mar 8.
- MV Half Marathon: $80 until Jan 1, then $90 until Mar 1, then $100 until Mar 13.
- Wildcat 4-Miler: $35 until Jan 1, then $40 until Mar 1, then $45 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Utah runs 6:23:58, about 12:22 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:42:24 and men in 6:14:38.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:36 AM, and the 50K Race starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 5,390 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Monument Valley Tribal Park, Monument Valley, UT 84536
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 results (5 years)MV Half Marathon
50K Race
Wildcat 4-Miler
Aggregated from official results (Rocky Mountain Timing) for Monument Valley Ultra. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Monument Valley Ultra?
At the 2026 MV Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:15:41 or better, the top quarter in 2:31:01, and half the field in 2:53:54; the last tenth came in after 4:04:21.
At the 2026 50K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 6:04:15 or better, the top quarter in 6:39:25, and half the field in 7:38:30; the last tenth came in after 8:46:15.
At the 2026 Wildcat 4-Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 44:21 or better, the top quarter in 51:48, and half the field in 1:04:23; the last tenth came in after 1:28:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:33:00 | 2:26:13 |
| 30-39 | 2:12:12 | 2:03:16 |
| 40-49 | 2:37:20 | 2:48:54 |
| 50-59 | 3:08:06 | 2:29:42 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 48 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Monument Valley Ultra Half Marathon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 133 to 118 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:57:35 to 2:53:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 (+1%) | 2:53:54 | under 2:15:41 | 1:52:06 |
| 2025 | 117 (+41%) | 3:21:58 | under 2:24:47 | 1:50:31 |
| 2024 | 83 (-38%) | 3:06:45 | under 2:14:30 | 1:38:19 |
| 2023 | 133 | 2:57:35 | under 2:03:14 | 1:30:26 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Utah 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 2:25:24, against 28:58 in a typical Utah 5K, so times here run 402 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Utah half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:31:01, against 1:54:01 in a typical Utah half marathon, so times here run 32 percent slower.
- 50K: Slower than most US 50Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 6:39:25, against 5:37:54 in a typical US 50K, so times here run 18 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Monument Valley Tribal Park, Monument Valley, UT 84536Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 5,390 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 1, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 4, 2023), 2022 (Mar 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Monument Valley Ultra?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $150 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 118 runners finished the MV Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:53:54 and the winner ran 1:52:06.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 2:25:24, against 28:58 in a typical Utah 5K, so times here run 402 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Monument Valley Tribal Park, Monument Valley, UT 84536.
From the organizers
Monument Valley Ultra
A 50K and Half Marathon Adventure Through the Heart of the Park!
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park – March 13, 2027
Welcome to MV Ultra Weekend!
50K Start: 8:00am
Half Marathon Start: 9:00am
4-Miler Start: 12 noon.
REGISTRATION – Online registration for the MV Ultra is now open through an hour before race time on Saturday, March 13.
The cap for the race is 500 runners. Online registration is available at the NavajoYES website: www.navajoyes.org Please contact us if you have need for a hardship discount for registration.