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Pony Express Trail 100

A remote 100-mile run on western Utah dirt roads with about 3,000 ft of gain and loss; each runner must provide a support crew.

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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

Listed edition overview
DateOct 16-17, 2026
LocationFaust to Simpson Springs, Utah, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainRoad
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaUtah (UT)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Elevation gainApproximately 3,000 ft
Start5:00 AM Friday
HighlightsHistoric Pony Express Trail, Crew-Supported

Course & Terrain

Remote dirt-road course from Lookout Campground, continuing to Fish Springs before finishing at Simpson Springs.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Support modelA personal support crew is required.

Why This Race Matters

Pony Express Trail 100 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.

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.
  • Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
  • The directory marks this as having comparatively simpler logistics. That editorial label is not a safety rating; verify cutoffs, terrain, support, crew access, and withdrawal procedures.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official Pony Express Trail 100 site — https://ponyexpress100.org/
  2. Official 2026 registration listing — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132519
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.