07Nov
40 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 64.4K
- Start time
- 06:00
- Entry fee
- $205.00
Kessel Run Ultra
Fruita,
Colorado,
United States
8 days left
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Date
07 Nov, 2026
Races
5 distances
Entry fee
$120.00 – $225.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Kessel Run Ultra
About the event
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
Races offered
07Nov
50 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 80.5K
- Start time
- 06:00
- Entry fee
- $225.00
07Nov
50k
Running
- Distance
- 50K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $190.00
07Nov
20 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 32.2K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $140.00
07Nov
10 Miler
Running
- Distance
- 16.1K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $120.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Fruita.
Temperature0.6° / 11.7°
Feels like-3.1° / 7.9°
Sunshine hours8h 47m
Rainfall1.1 mm
Snowfall0.4 cm
Wind4.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity50.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:58
Sunset18:00
About 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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Race results
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 |
| Place | Name | Year | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Emma Page Patterson | '23 | 8:21:17 |
| 🥈 | Michelle Kent | '22 | 8:40:37 |
| 🥉 | Jade Irizarry-Swordy | '25 | 8:55:25 |
| 4 | Ursula Volz | '23 | 9:11:15 |
| 5 | Kaitlyn Yonke | '23 | 9:33:11 |
| 6 | Amy Hume | '24 | 9:40:09 |
| 7 | Siobhan Pritchard | '21 | 9:49:59 |
| 8 | Kristin Marshall | '25 | 9:54:32 |
| 9 | Sarah Hodges | '24 | 9:54:33 |
| 10 | Leah Klempner | '25 | 10:03:09 |
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