Desert RATS by UTMB
CO
Desert RATS by UTMB is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Colorado. The next edition is on Saturday, April 10, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 8,953 ft (2,729 m). It starts at 4,687 ft (1,429 m) above sea level. Its high point is 5,380 ft (1,640 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Registration is open to all.
There are 10 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Colorado. Desert RATS by UTMB climbs about 144 ft a mile (27 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Desert RATS by UTMB
When is Desert RATS by UTMB 2027?
Desert RATS by UTMB 2027 is on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Where is Desert RATS by UTMB?
Desert RATS by UTMB is held in Colorado.
How long is Desert RATS by UTMB?
Desert RATS by UTMB is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 63 miles.
How much elevation gain does Desert RATS by UTMB have?
Desert RATS by UTMB has 8,953 ft (2,729 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Desert RATS by UTMB a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Desert RATS by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Desert RATS by UTMB?
Desert RATS by UTMB has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at Desert RATS by UTMB?
Around Desert RATS by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 75°F (24°C) and the low about 46°F (8°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Desert RATS by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Desert RATS by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Desert RATS by UTMB?
Desert RATS by UTMB climbs about 144 ft a mile (27 m per km), flatter than 85% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Colorado?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Colorado include Collegiate Peaks Trail Run (May 1, 2027), Pikes Peak Ultra (July 24, 2027) and Never Summer (July 31, 2027).
Other races in Colorado
- Collegiate Peaks Trail Run 50 Mile · May 1, 2027
- Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Miler · Jul 24, 2027
- Never Summer 100K · Jul 31, 2027
- Ouray 50 Mile Endurance Run 50 Mile · Aug 14, 2027
- Telluride Mountain Run 65 Miler · Aug 28, 2027
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