Moab, Utah · 50 mi (80.5 km) · 1,492 m (4,900 ft) gain
Race day Sat 14 Nov 2026
Footing and climbing are course traits: 5 is the smoother, flatter end, not a better race.
Watch out: Recent feedback criticizes fueling, volunteer support, traffic and the finish experience. All 4
Held back by race (1.3) and support (2.0).
Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why
Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.
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Sat 14 Nov 2026
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Start free trialOverall score 2.5 out of 5
2 reviews and race reports
2 reviews
Raced 2025 · Halfway Anywhere
The advertised 50 mi (80.5 km) runner enjoyed scenic runnable terrain and friends, but criticized sparse fueling, indifferent aid, mixed-use traffic and a subdued finish. He reported 47.8 mi (76.9 km) on his own measurement, not an official certification. His article includes affiliate links; these observations describe 2025.
Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Cutoffs
Read on halfwayanywhere.com (Halfway Anywhere, opens in a new tab)Raced 2016 · SaturdayMarathons athlete report
The earlier 50 mi (80.5 km) runner enjoyed slickrock scenery, friends and finish food, while admitting overly fast pacing and noting a turnaround verification concern. He praised organization and achieved a personal best. Published in January 2017, this describes the preceding November and cannot establish current service quality.
Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Stay and travel
Read on saturdaymarathons.com (SaturdayMarathons athlete report, opens in a new tab)Pick a score, then tell the next runner about the footing, cutoffs and aid stations.
Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.
Poor. How runners feel about it, how well it is run, and the community around it. Counts for 25% of the overall score.
Toughness for its distance: Very tough
One recent account is mixed; an older runner strongly recommends the experience. · Low confidence
Recent criticism covers pickup, aid and finish details; the older account praises organization. · Low confidence
Friends contributed greatly to both experiences; the recent writer found volunteer enthusiasm inconsistent. · Low confidence
Below par. Aid stations, crew access, drop bags and pacer rules. Counts for 25% of the overall score.
The recent runner found food selection and assistance limited; older finish-food praise does not establish current aid quality. · Low confidence
The current organizer prohibits crew and spectators on course and at aid stations. · Medium confidence
The current official chart permits one drop-bag location visited twice. · Medium confidence
Good. Course marking, scenery, and how runners rate the trail itself. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
The recent runner reports poor markings near the sandy finish stretch; older feedback notes a turnaround concern. · Low confidence
Both runners strongly praise the red-rock landscape. · Low confidence
Runnable scenic terrain appeals, while recent mixed-use traffic and sand reduced enjoyment. · Low confidence
Hard slickrock, rocky trails and sand require sustained attention. · Low confidence
Both accounts describe substantial runnable terrain despite technical sections. · Low confidence
Climbs 98 ft per mi (19 m per km), from the recorded elevation gain. · High confidence
Very good. Race-day temperature and how predictable the weather is. Counts for 14% of the overall score.
Accounts describe cold mornings and warming exposed running later in the day. · Low confidence
The recent writer contrasts a pleasant race with heavy rain the following day. · Low confidence
The current high point is 1,767 m (5,797 ft). · Low confidence
Good. How generous the overall and intermediate cutoffs are for the terrain. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
The organizer describes deliberately tough limits, despite one historical group completing comfortably. · Medium confidence
Several firm checks apply and one printed checkpoint time conflicts with the finish deadline. · Medium confidence
Registration is open, while the organizer reports sellouts without independently verified timing. · Low confidence
Good. Getting there, places to stay, race-day logistics and value. Counts for 8% of the overall score.
One start and finish helps, but morning parking restrictions and equipment pickup require planning. · Low confidence
Current linked chart finishes 18:45; homepage starts 06:00. US313 at 24.5 mi (39.4 km)prints 11:50 p.m., conflicting with final cutoff; its valid checkpoint time remains unresolved. Confirm before relying on the schedule.
| Checkpoint | Distance | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Bridges: 15 mi (24.1 km)24 km (15 mi) | 24 km (15 mi) | 09:20 local |
| 7-Up: 18.5 mi (29.8 km)30 km (19 mi) | 30 km (19 mi) | 10:40 local |
| Gemini Bridges: 34 mi (54.7 km)55 km (34 mi) | 55 km (34 mi) | 14:30 local |
| Arth’s Corner: 40.5 mi (65.2 km)65 km (40 mi) | 65 km (40 mi) | 16:10 local |
| Gold Bar: 45.5 mi (73.2 km)73 km (46 mi) | 73 km (46 mi) | 17:25 local |
Closest on distance, course shape, climbing, footing, region and season.
Overall score 3.1Moab, UT
Also 40 to 60 mi · Similar climbing · Similar footing
Overall score 3.4Page, AZ
Also 40 to 60 mi · Similar climbing · Similar footing
Overall score 3.0Polebridge, MT
Also 40 to 60 mi · Also in the Mountain West · Same time of year
Checked against the 2026 edition on the official race site. Rules change, so confirm before you enter.
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