About the race
Desert Rats Trail Running Festival by UTMB brings new trail runners and utra veterans alike an incomparable weekend experience. With 5 unique distances, three days of racing, and indescribable views of the desert - there is something for every runner. Help us celebrate 20 years in 2023!
Discover the Races
This beautiful out and back hits some of the fantastic highlights of the famous Kokopelli Trail including the stunning flowy singletrack of the Western Rim. Runners will be challenged with an epic mesa climb, then rewarded with endless views.
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3
The 50K follows the marathon course with the bonus miles on the fast and fun Rustlers Loop! It’s definitely worth the extra miles.
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Running Stones
2
An equally fun and challenging trail marathon on the stunning Kokopelli Loops in the Mack Ridge area. The race is a loop through some of the most beautiful desert terrain in the world, following the rim far above the Colorado River.
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1
The half marathon is a loop with all of the views and rugged desert terrain of the longer courses. It was recognized as one of the most scenic half marathons by Active and fully deserves the title.
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The 10K is a lollipop course with 600’ of elevation gain. It’s the best bang for your buck overlooking the narrow canyons and the Colorado River views on Steve’s Loop. Runners will be supported with three fully stocked aid stations.
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