Bears Ears Ultra
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Location Monticello, Utah
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Bears Ears Ultra, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the picturesque Monticello, San Juan County, Utah. This exhilarating event offers a range of race distances to suit all levels of runners, including a challenging 50-mile ultra, a 50K, and a 30K. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Abajo Mountains, participants will be treated to breathtaking views of Canyonlands National Park and the iconic Bears Ears National Monument.
As the sun rises over the canyons, runners will embark on an inspiring journey along the singletrack trails of Robertson Pasture Trail, reaching heights of almost 11,000 feet. Expect sweeping vistas that stretch all the way to Colorado's San Juan Mountains and captivating sights of Dead Horse Point State Park and the La Sal Mountains. With its serene atmosphere and remote trails, the Bears Ears Ultra promises an exhilarating experience for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Join fellow adventurers for a day of running, camaraderie, and stunning scenery in one of Utah's most beautiful landscapes!
As the sun rises over the canyons, runners will embark on an inspiring journey along the singletrack trails of Robertson Pasture Trail, reaching heights of almost 11,000 feet. Expect sweeping vistas that stretch all the way to Colorado's San Juan Mountains and captivating sights of Dead Horse Point State Park and the La Sal Mountains. With its serene atmosphere and remote trails, the Bears Ears Ultra promises an exhilarating experience for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Join fellow adventurers for a day of running, camaraderie, and stunning scenery in one of Utah's most beautiful landscapes!
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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