26Feb
100 KM
Running
- Distance
- 100K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $205.00
Grandmaster Ultras 2027
Mesquite,
Nevada,
United States
116 days left
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Date
26 Feb – 28 Feb, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$140.00 – $235.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Grandmaster Ultras 2027
About the event
🌵🏜️ Grandmaster Ultras: Arizona Strip Adventure – Exclusively for Runners 50+!
Escape to the warm, sun-drenched Arizona Strip for an unforgettable ultrarunning experience! Conquer miles of rugged ATV trails, stunning desert vistas, Joshua trees, rocky canyons, and endless blue skies. This is your chance to test your grit on remote, beautiful terrain in the heart of the high desert—where every step feels like a true adventure.
Event Highlights:
- 100 Miler & 100K: Epic loops with 48-hour cutoffs – start Friday 8:00 AM MST
- 50 Miler & 50K: Double the fun (or single for 50K) – start Saturday 8:00 AM MST with 24-hour cutoffs
- Pacers allowed for 100M/100K after the first lap or when darkness falls; 50K/50M pacers permitted if finishing in the dark. Runners 70+ get pacers from the start in ALL distances—because experience deserves every advantage!
The Course – Pure Desert Magic
The heart of the event is the challenging 50K clockwise Thelma & Louise Loop (plus a 6.2-mile out-and-back), with ~1,580 ft elevation gain/loss. Drop into a thrilling tunnel at mile 0.6, climb steep hills, cruise rocky ATV trails, and hit the iconic Thelma & Louise overlook at mile 19—breathtaking views of Beaver Dam Wash that feel straight out of a classic adventure film! Max elevation ~2,605 ft, min ~1,722 ft.
- 50 Miler: Double the Thelma & Louise Loop before heading home (~2,450 ft gain/loss)
- 100K: Two full 50K loops
- 100 Miler: Two full 50M loops for the ultimate endurance test
Aid stations at Oasis, Cross Roads (water), Junction, Cattle Gate, Overlook, and more—stocked with friendly volunteers ready to fuel your journey.
Start/Finish Location: Lat 36.8272085438359, Long -113.997853251625 (just off Hwy 90, you can get there by regular car)
Garmin Course Profiles:
50K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257650669
50M: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/edit/257652206
This is more than a race—it's a celebration of grandmaster runners pushing limits in one of the most scenic, untamed corners of the Southwest. Register now and claim your piece of Arizona Strip glory! 💪🔥
Who's ready to run wild under the desert sun 🏜 ?
#GrandmasterUltras #ArizonaStripUltra #50PlusStrong #ThelmaAndLouiseLoop #DesertAdventure #UltraRunning
Races offered
26Feb
100 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 100 Miles
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $235.00
27Feb
50 KM
Running
- Distance
- 50K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $140.00
27Feb
50 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 50 Miles
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $160.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for February in Mesquite.
Temperature5.2° / 16.3°
Feels like1.6° / 12.5°
Sunshine hours9h 0m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity49.5%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:23
Sunset18:15
About Mesquite
Learn more about the host city, Mesquite.
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about 80 mi (130 km) northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Grandmaster Ultras 2027.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Richard Whitelaw | — |
| 🥈 | Scott Lee | — |
| 🥉 | Chris Clemens | — |
| 4 | Lisamarie Fosdal-Griffin | — |
| 5 | Rene Fosdal-Griffin | — |
| 6 | Mark Tanaka | — |
| 7 | DeeDee Ford | — |
| 8 | Amy Costa | — |
| 9 | Tom Remkes | — |
| 10 | Steve Rossi | — |
| 11 | Catra Corbett | — |
| 12 | Bobby Keogh | — |
| 13 | JUSTINA STAROBIN | — |
| 14 | Butch Allmon | — |
| 15 | Letha Cruthirds | — |
| 16 | Max Roycroft | — |
| 17 | Scott Imlay | — |
| 18 | Rhonda Ferranti | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Dan Wallis | 10:06 |
| 🥈 | Thomas Kuerten | 10:57 |
| 🥉 | Tony Moore | 11:34 |
| 4 | Vishal Verma | 12:08 |
| 5 | William Nictakis | 12:36 |
| 6 | Franklin Parkin | 13:00 |
| 7 | Bobb Ankeney | 13:05 |
| 8 | Jeff Goodrich | 13:27 |
| 9 | Barbara Ashe | 13:57 |
| 10 | Tom Harper | 13:57 |
| 11 | Ulla Westermann | 15:40 |
| 12 | Beth Christensen | 16:09 |
| 13 | Bob Dickinson | 17:11 |
| 14 | Wayne Miles | 17:11 |
| 15 | David Greenlaw | 17:29 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Andy Colbert | 14:21 |
| 🥈 | Shana LeNeveu | 15:09 |
| 🥉 | Tim Sanchez | 16:07 |
| 4 | John Scott | 19:24 |
| 5 | Darlene Shimamoto | 19:24 |
| 6 | Heather Schafer | 23:30 |
| 7 | Kelly Hogan | 23:37:00 |
| 8 | Lula Grisham | 25:42:00 |
| 9 | Joyce Ong | 44:31:00 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mark Colby | 6:08 |
| 🥈 | Theresa Peterson | 6:32 |
| 🥉 | Carl Tippets | 7:29 |
| 4 | Molly Welker | 7:30 |
| 5 | Tim Pott | 7:32 |
| 6 | Anita Rawlinson | 7:52 |
| 7 | Jon Fisher | 8:03 |
| 8 | Barbara Nelson | 8:14 |
| 9 | Kim Reamer | 8:41 |
| 10 | Molly Sheridan | 8:44 |
| 11 | Niki Hartland-Rowe | 9:15 |
| 12 | Jamie Remkes | 9:21 |
| 13 | Joe Sumner | 9:25 |
| 14 | Deborah Arsen | 10:09 |
| 15 | Daniel Needham | 10:40 |
| 16 | Oliver Owens | 12:03 |
| 17 | Pam Gow | 14:26 |
| 18 | Michael McEntire | 14:26 |
| 19 | James Yee | 30:52:00 |
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