Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT

Date
June 20, 2026
Location
Monticello, UT
Venue
Abajo Mountains
Start Time
5:00 AM
Events
50 Mile, 50K, 30K
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Bears Ears Ultra takes place June 20, 2026, in Monticello, Utah, within the Abajo Mountains. The event offers three distance options: a 30K, a 50K ultra, and a 50-mile ultra, giving runners flexibility based on their experience and goals. The race starts at 5:00 AM, a typical early departure for ultramarathons that maximizes daylight hours on trail. Runners heading to Monticello should plan accommodations within reasonable driving distance of the Abajo Mountains venue. The high-elevation terrain of this region demands proper acclimatization, so arriving a day or two before the race is advisable. Whether you're testing ultramarathon distances for the first time or pushing your endurance limits, securing lodging near the start will streamline your pre-race logistics and recovery afterward.

From the Race Organizer
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 Utah’s 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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Race Travel Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT?

Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT takes place on June 20, 2026. The race is held in Monticello, Utah.

Where is Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT held?

Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT is held at Abajo Mountains in Monticello, Utah.

Where can I find hotels near Bears Ears Ultra 2026 — Monticello, UT?

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