About the Event
Desert Rats Trail Running Festival by UTMB brings new trail runners and utra veterans alike an incomparable weekend experience. With 5 unique distances, three days of racing, and indescribable views of the desert - there is something for every runner. Help us celebrate 20 years in 2023!
Registration and Waitlist
There will be a 200 person limit on Friday, 500 person limit on Saturday and a 500 person limit on Sunday. Once the race is filled, a waitlist will be opened. Your credit card info will be required to get on the waitlist but you will not be charged until you have officially registered for the race. You will be notified once a spot opens up and you will have 24 hours to register.
If you are unable to attend you can receive a rollover entry fee, available on UltraSignup until 30 days before the race. This allows you to credit 85% of your entry fee, minus a 15% transfer fee, to your UltraSignup account to be applied to the following year's race.
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Event Pricing
Cost per person:
Early (until January 1st):
50K - $125
Marathon - $110
1/2 Marathon - $105
10K - $70
10K Youth (12 and Under) - $30
Standard (until March 14):
50K - $135
Marathon - $120
1/2 Marathon - $110
10K - $80
10K Youth (12 and Under) - $30
Late (until April 14):
50K - $145
Marathon - $130
1/2 Marathon - $125
10K - $90
10K Youth (12 and Under) - $30
Race Weekend:
50K - $155
Marathon - $140
1/2 Marathon - $135
10K - $90
10K Youth (12 and Under) - $30
Entry fee is non-refundable and nontransferable.
Refund Policy:
30 Days or more prior to the Event: 85% credit of registration fee (excluding UltraSignup fees).
Less than 30 days prior to the Event: No refunds or credit given.
Credits may be applied to next year's race and will be valid for only 12 months.
To request credits, log in to your UltraSignup account, and go to Registration History. Select Edit for the event, and scroll to the bottom of the page where Cancel Registration is linked. Follow the prompts.
Event's current local time: 4:55 AM MT