Bears Ears Ultra
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Location Monticello, Utah
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Bears Ears Ultra on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the stunning Monticello, San Juan area of Utah! This exhilarating event offers a range of race distances, including a challenging 50-mile ultra, a 50K, and a 30K, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Nestled in the serene Abajo Mountains, participants will be treated to breathtaking views that encompass the majestic Canyonlands National Park and the iconic Bears Ears National Monument.
As the sun rises, runners will embark on their journey along the scenic Robertson Pasture Trail, where they'll experience panoramic vistas extending to Colorado’s San Juan Mountains and beyond. With elevations peaking at nearly 11,000 feet, the breathtaking landscape showcases the beauty of Southeastern Utah's canyon country and offers a unique opportunity to traverse some of the most remote singletrack trails in the region. Join us for a day of natural beauty, camaraderie, and the thrill of running in one of Utah’s most picturesque settings!
As the sun rises, runners will embark on their journey along the scenic Robertson Pasture Trail, where they'll experience panoramic vistas extending to Colorado’s San Juan Mountains and beyond. With elevations peaking at nearly 11,000 feet, the breathtaking landscape showcases the beauty of Southeastern Utah's canyon country and offers a unique opportunity to traverse some of the most remote singletrack trails in the region. Join us for a day of natural beauty, camaraderie, and the thrill of running in one of Utah’s most picturesque settings!
Organiser's Description
Bears Ears Ultra is a 50 mile, 50K, 30K event hosted in the quiet Abajo Mountains of Monticello, Utah. The course treats runners to views overlooking Canyonlands National Park and the Bears Ears National Monument. You can even catch views of Monument Valley and the Bears Ears Buttes! Off in the distance is Dead Horse Point State Park, Six Shooter Peaks, Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, and the La Sal Mountains. Beginning the race in the early morning quiet, runners are greeted to sunrise over Canyonlands National Park. Once climbing up the single track of Robertson Pasture Trail, runners see as far as Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Topping out at almost 11,000 ft., runners have wide open views of Southeastern Utahs canyon country, too! In addition to the amazing views, runners get to run on some of the most remote singletrack trails in Utah!
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Abajo Mountains, Monticello, 84532, UT, United States
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