Amasa Trail Race

Amasa Trail Race is run in Moab, Utah, on April 10, 2027, with three trail distances on the program: a 25K (15.5 miles), a 15K (9.3 miles), and a 10K (6.2 miles). All three go off on the same day, so a group of friends with different levels of fitness can race together and meet at the same finish.

Desert trail running asks for a different approach than road racing. Footing is uneven, so expect to run slower than your road pace for the same effort, and plan your hydration carefully, since April in southern Utah can already be dry and warm by late morning. If the 25K is your goal, spend six to eight weeks building a long trail run toward two hours, add one weekly hill session, and practice drinking on the move. The 10K works well as a first taste of trail racing.