Kessel Run Ultra
About this race
Located in Fruita, Colorado, just a quick drive from the Front Range, this is the ultimate Racecation Adventure!! Known for its world class single track, the trails of Fruita are a hidden gem for trail running. Enjoy sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains and the Colorado National Monument as you run through the high desert. All distances begin on fast, flowing singletrack and work their way to the steep ups and downs of the Zippity-Do-Da Trail. If you love perfect running weather and stunning views, this race is for you!
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Trail running
50 Mile
40 Mile
20 Mile
10 Mile
50K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fruita, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 5:07 PM local time (MST) in Fruita on November 7, 2026 — 10h 18m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Fruita events
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