Kessel Ultra 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! Check out the race website for: Packet Pickup Times and Location Race Guide Race Maps Aid Station Information Cutoff Times Driving Directions FAQs Travel Information Cancelation Information
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 64.4K
Type — Running
06:00
$205.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$225.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$190.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 32.2K
Type — Running
08:00
$140.00
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 16.1K
Type — Running
08:30
$120.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Fruita.
Learn more about the host city, Fruita.
Fruita is a town in the Northwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado near Grand Junction. Fruita is perhaps most famous for its dinosaurs and as the Western portal to Colorado National Monument. Fruita is also the westernmost town in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), a part of Colorado's Wine Country.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Kessel Run Ultra.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Sandon Stokes | '24 | 8:04:53 | |
| 🥈 | Jacob Cordell | '21 | 8:12:45 | |
| 🥉 | Jay Vogel | '23 | 8:38:09 | |
| 4 | Ben Lefevre | '25 | 8:43:45 | |
| 5 | Evan Sparling | '25 | 8:48:28 | |
| 6 | Sam Elfstrom | '24 | 8:48:42 | |
| 7 | Garrett McAllister | '23 | 8:50:56 | |
| 8 | Forrest Kievit | '23 | 8:53:02 | |
| 9 | Luke McCrae | '21 | 8:54:49 | |
| 10 | Matthew Warriner | '21 | 9:06:31 |
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