Dead Horse Ultra 50K
Where the 2026 race is now
- Registration open
- Race weekSaturday, November 14, 2026 · tracker not posted yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 14, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- Ultra Ultramarathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Coming soon Posted when the timer has it
Quick facts
- About 2,805 feet of gain
- Three self-seeded start waves
- Technical slickrock sections
- Cupless aid stations
- Photo ID required at packet pickup
Course
The 50K heads up the Gemini Bridges Trail on technical slickrock and rocky singletrack, topping out near 5,768 feet with about 2,805 feet of gain. The start and finish share one spot, roughly 10 miles north of Moab.
Runners pick one of three waves by expected finish time, starting five minutes apart from 7:30 a.m. Aid stations have water dispensers but no cups.
About the Dead Horse Ultra 50K
The 50K is the middle distance at Dead Horse Ultra, a Mad Moose Events race on the trails north of Moab. A 50 mile, 30K and 15K run the same morning from the same start and finish.
Every entrant gets a short-sleeve race shirt, a trucker hat and a medal at the finish. Entries cannot be transferred, and runners must show photo ID at packet pickup.
Past Dead Horse Ultra 50K dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
Dead Horse Ultra 50K FAQ
When is the Dead Horse Ultra 50K?
The 2026 Dead Horse Ultra 50K is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Dead Horse Ultra 50K?
Registration for the 2026 Dead Horse Ultra 50K is open (checked November 9, 2026). View the official registration details at ultrasignup.com.
Does the Dead Horse Ultra 50K have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Dead Horse Ultra 50K yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Dead Horse Ultra 50K results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are linked on the Dead Horse Ultra 50K results page.
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