16 stations

A few miles through town before hopping on singletrack to catch the sunrise over the Moab Valley and La Sal Mountains. Rolling singletrack traverses a canyon side to the aid station.

Water

None

Bring

Headlamp for race start.

Starts with a short but tough climb up to Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area, then fun slickrock down to the next aid station. Watch carefully for markers — slickrock can be hard to follow.

Water

None

Bring

Can be hot during the day. Sun protection and plenty of water.

Classic Moab slickrock and red rock. Rocky, and several sections in the first 7 miles require following paint dashes across Amasa Back mesa — a technical mountain biking haven.

Water

None

Bring

Headlamp with extra batteries plus a backup. Sunscreen, jacket, layers, water, gaiters. Fully exposed.

Sweeping views of rock stacks, mesa after mesa, on one of the most scenic and challenging sections. Extremely exposed the whole way to sun, wind and weather. Carry all the water you need.

Lockhart Basin manned water station at mi 33.5

Water

None — Lockhart Basin manned water station at mi 33.5 (4.4 mi in) is the only source.

Bring

Sunscreen, jacket, layers, water, gaiters. Fully exposed.

Sweeping views of mesas with lots of little climbs and descents around their bases. Feels like more climbing than the last section. This section will destroy anyone who doesn't carry enough water.

Water

Two muddy ponds that may or may not hold water. Recommended only in the direst circumstances.

Bring

Sunscreen, jacket, layers, water, gaiters, sunglasses for blowing sand.

Heading south toward the Abajo Mountains via Highway 211 and 4x4 roads toward Bridger Jack Mesa. Spectacular views of the North and South Six Shooters. Generally fast and flat, with a tricky wash section.

Water

Possibly one wash partway through if it has recently rained. Do not count on it.

Bring

Likely run at night — lots of layers, temps can drop below freezing in the desert. Gaiters recommended.

A fun and scenic climb up and out of Lavender Canyon along the base of Bridger Jack Mesa. Some shade from small trees. You'll feel like you're getting into the mountains by the time you arrive.

Water

None

Bring

Plenty of water, warm jacket/hat/gloves for night, sunscreen for day.

Real climbing that brings you up onto Shay Mountain in the Abajos. A very little-used route that can be tricky to follow. The last climb is all singletrack and steepest about a mile from the top.

Water

Streams at mi 6.2, 6.3, 7.2 and 9.5. After 9.5 there is no water for the final 9.5 mi — fill up.

Bring

Layered and warm clothing (could even snow), sunscreen, gaiters.

Turn onto the Robertson Pasture Trail and climb 6.5 miles to over 10,500 ft, then down to the Spring Creek Trail and out to the aid station.

Water

No water

Bring

Warm mountain layers — this is the high country.

Long double-track descent off the Abajos — 5 miles, a sharp right, then 11 more miles down to the paved road and out to the aid station.

Water

No water

Bring

Layers for the long descent.

All road and a nice break from technical desert running. Mostly wide gravel on Dry Valley Road before a left onto paved Needles Overlook Road. Some people get cell service at Dry Valley.

Water

None

Bring

Windy and hot by day, very cold at night. A buff for dust. Sunscreen a must.

The La Sal Mountains tower to the northeast — you're heading for them. All road again, a good chance to make up time. Cross Highway 191 carefully; traffic travels quickly.

Water

None

Bring

Windy and hot by day, very cold at night. Buff for dust, sunscreen for day.

A gradual, exposed climb into the foothills of the La Sals up South Mountain. Rough 4x4 road the entire way — watch for some key turns.

Water

None

Bring

Hot near Rd 46, cooling to 8,100 ft at Pole Canyon, which has registered single-digit temps multiple years. Layers, water, sunscreen.

The toughest section on paper — over 9,000 ft and often over 10,000 ft almost the whole way, with the most climbing and descent of any section. Quintessential Utah mountain terrain, stunningly scenic and often frustrating.

Water

Streams and ponds at mi 7, 8.4, 9.7, 10, 10.4, 14.25 and 15.2. All may be contaminated by cow manure — filter.

Bring

Warm clothing, hat, buff, gloves, extra calories, water filter, headlamp with extra batteries.

Up the Geyser Pass road a couple miles, then singletrack, then sweet downhill gravel roads all the way to Sand Flats Road. Should be fast compared to the tough singletrack you just finished.

Water

Near Oowah Lake at about mi 4. Filter.

Bring

Exposed on the second half — sunscreen for day, layers for night.

Rerouted on the official race map: no Porcupine Rim trail or river bike path. Sand Flats Road west past the slickrock, dropping 3,300 ft into Moab, then through town to the finish. Long, steady and runnable.

Water

None

Bring

Plenty of water; the road is fully exposed by day. Headlamp and a reflective layer for the road at night.