MULTIDAYRUNNING
🏔️ 200+ Mile

Moab 240

A 241.8-mile desert ultra through Utah's canyons, slickrock, mesas, and mountain ranges around Moab, with 31,892 ft of climbing and a 112-hour cutoff.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateOct 9-14, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Moab, Utah, USA
Format200+ Mile
TerrainDesert
RegionNorth America
Distance241.8 mi
Elevation gain31,892 ft
Elevation loss31,892 ft
Cutoff112 hours
HighlightsTriple Crown of 200s

Course & Terrain

Long desert and mountain ultra based around Moab, Utah.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Moab, Utah start area
  • Desert canyons, slickrock, mesas, and mountain terrain
  • Final leg of the Triple Crown of 200s

Moab combines exposed desert terrain with long runnable sections, rocky footing, and major climbs late enough to punish poor pacing.

October desert conditions can include hot exposed afternoons, cold nights, wind, and rapid swings between canyon and mountain sections.

Entry & Logistics

RegistrationThe official 2026 page is marked sold out, with waitlist flow through Destination Trail.
Support model15 full aid stations, including five designated sleep stations.
Logistics noteSold-out status makes waitlist timing important. Crew, sleep-station, and transport planning should follow the official Destination Trail instructions.

Why This Race Matters

Moab 240 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Best Fit

  • Experienced 200-mile runners who want a desert-heavy challenge
  • Athletes targeting the Triple Crown of 200s
  • Runners with strong heat, foot-care, and sleep management systems

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Heat, sun exposure, and dry air can change hydration needs quickly. Test sun protection, sodium strategy, and cooling tactics before the race.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.
  • The 112-hour cutoff is generous only if aid stops stay efficient
  • The route exposes runners to both desert heat and colder overnight conditions
  • Entry availability may depend on waitlist movement

Event FAQs

How long is Moab 240?

The official course details list Moab 240 at 241.8 miles.

What is the Moab 240 cutoff?

Destination Trail lists a 112-hour cutoff for Moab 240.

Sources

  1. Official Moab 240 page — https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/moab
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed June 2026.