Roller Derby
kicks off Moab ’s
competitive 2013 with Roller Derby bouts January 19, 2013 . Watching the scrimmages will cost only
$10 and be a fun-filled evening for a weekend visit to Moab ’s
Arches or Canyonlands National
Parks
The Moab Red Hot 50k is produced by Grass Roots Events among
snow dappled spires. The red sandstones poking out resemble smoldering embers
creating the name of this challenging route in the Steel Bender region of Moab ’s
famous trails. Registration savings for participants signing up before October 10, 2012 for this February
16, 2013 Moab
trail race.
March in Moab
strikes up a mixture of sport events. Run Bike and Swim the Spring Mini
Triathlon based out of the Moab Recreation and Aquatic
Center March 2, 2013 .
Road Cyclists break out of your wintry home places for the March 9-12 2013 Skinny Tire Festival.
Participation benefits cancer research and survivor programs. The La
Sal Loop Road was closed for construction much of
2012 and will be open and the best ever for this spring Skinny Tire Festival.
Canyonlands Half Marathon is a premier course among Utah
races. This Moab
half marathon includes the shorter 5k Utah
racers and half marathon companions also enjoy.
Apply for the 2013 in the fall of 2012. Every applicant is entered into
a lottery for 4000 entries. No race day registration for this highly revered Utah
race. The lottery selection takes place in December. The race is held on March 16, 2013 .
Gemini Adventures produces this endurance race on March 23 – 24 2013 . There is running
after dark so a light source in good working order must be carried by the ultra
athlete. Hot food is provided through the night at Base Camp.
Trail Race
AMASA offers 6.5, 9.5 mile races and offers a new to 2013 14.5 mile race. This race sells out fast. Race organizer is negotiating with the permitting land agency to expand it from the 100 participant maximum, however this is not for sure. April 13, 2013.
Trail Race
AMASA offers 6.5, 9.5 mile races and offers a new to 2013 14.5 mile race. This race sells out fast. Race organizer is negotiating with the permitting land agency to expand it from the 100 participant maximum, however this is not for sure. April 13, 2013.
Adventure Racing in Moab
kicked off with the premier of EcoChallenge in 1995. This 300 mile epic race
influenced other race organizers like Primal Quest which held a 420 mile race
in Moab in
2006. Regional weekend long adventure races have spread across America .
Moab has enjoyed
the 50+ mile Adventure Xstream Adventure Race now for 13 years. This April 13th 2013 race
involves kayak, mountain bike, trail run, canyoneer, rappel and navigation in
spectacular canyon landscapes.
5k Race NEW for 2013 in Moab
5k Race NEW for 2013 in Moab
There will be heats for this ZOMBIE 5K on April 13, 2013. It is new to Moab: run, jump and evade at all costs to stay alive. Be a Zombi to chase or run for your life. For information contact Sean info@zombi5k.com 909-294-0856.
Drag Racing
New to Moab
for 2013, taking place April 26 – 27,
2013 , is Moab Drag Racing.
The Red Rock Relay is composed of 6 athletes per team,
running the river to alpine loop road with determined interval lengths and
support vehicle. This May 11 2013
event covers 70 miles and is open to only 300 teams. Team Captain gets a VIP
surprise at race Check-in, so put a team together.
The Thelma & Louise Women’s Half Marathon races through
the landscape of the outlaw heroines’ journey on June 1, 2013 .
Register early to designate a bib name of either Thelma or Louise. This
race benefits Girls on the Run and Seekhaven
Family Crisis Center
There is a Moab Triathlon Festival in Moab
on June 8 2013 . Come experience XTERRA Moab (a National XPS Points Series
event, Sport and Full distances), the Moab Road Triathlons (Sprint/Olympic), or
the XTERRA Moab Trail Run. The amazing run course leading to Faux Falls
Race Across the Sand (Desert R.A.T.S.) carrying
your own pack of food, water, safety items and essential material. Distances
each day vary from 9 miles to 52 miles for a total of 148 miles during this
supported foot race on June 16- 22 2013 with Gemini Adventures.
Trail Race
MAS 50 Moab's Alpine to Slickrock crosses three mountain passes at or over 11,000 ft. Do you have the lungs to challenge this course? September 14, 2013.
Summer winds down as the Moab
Century Tour rolls into town. Road cycling of 40, 65 or 100 mile rides over September 20-23 2013 . Another fine event by Skinny Tire Events.
The Other Half Marathon covers
another section of the scenic byway Hwy 128 apart from the Canyonlands Marathon
route. This race finishes at the Sorrel River Ranch with food, music and
microbrews. Race day is October 20 2013 .
Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike
Festival has bike riding, dirt jumping, down hill mountain bike racing, a Bike
Film Festival (sweet footage is always needed) and a ridiculously fun costume
party. October 24 – 28, 2013 .
Moab Trail Marathon
Project Athena adopted the sponsorship of this race in 2012. Registration opens January 14th for the November 2, 2013 races. Pick half marathon or marathon lengths or the fun 5K adventure run, prepare to get dirty.
Moab Trail Marathon
Project Athena adopted the sponsorship of this race in 2012. Registration opens January 14th for the November 2, 2013 races. Pick half marathon or marathon lengths or the fun 5K adventure run, prepare to get dirty.
The 2013 race season is completed
with the Winter Sun 10K held on the first weekend of December, December 7, 2013 to be precise. Begin on a bench above the valley to arrive
in the valley bottom for a great conclusion to the Moab Race Season 2013.
Full details of event contacts and
websites are found on http://www.discovermoab.com/calendar.htm
