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April 25th, 2025

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🔥 UltraSignup’s May Hot List – Upcoming Races! UltraSignup

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Photo Credit: Holcomb Valley Trail Run – 33M, 14M, 7M – Big Bear Lake, CA

Hey Runner!

The trails are thawing, the trees are budding and it’s your time to bloom. 🌸 Welcome to the latest UltraSignup Hot List, your monthly spark to get out, sign up, and SEND IT. 💥

Fun fact: Those tiny buds on the trees? They’ve been there all winter, just waiting for the right conditions to burst into action. Sound familiar? That’s you, runner friend. Stored potential. Ready to race!

This month’s Hot List is loaded with:
🗓️ Races going down soon — it’s time to bust the rust if you haven’t yet!
🚨 Registration opening soon — be the first in.
💸 Prices rising — save your dollars for post-run burritos.

Unleash your trail energy and register for your next adventure.

Check out the 🔥 hottest 🔥 races in the West below. This email has races from Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. Looking for something a bit further away? Check out the upcoming international races at the bottom.

Want to explore races in other regions? Find them all here:

Happy racing,
The UltraSignup Team

FEATURED RACES

05/31/2025

Pilot Hill 25K – 25K – Laramie, WY

06/14/2025

Holcomb Valley Trail Run – 33M, 14M, 7M – Big Bear Lake, CA

08/24/2025

Groovin’ in the Aspens – 50K, 30K, 20K, 10K, 6K – Flagstaff, AZ

09/13/2025

Valkyrie Ultra Heptathlon – Ultra Heptathlon Sprint, 100M Heptathlon – Durango, CO

10/04/2025

Legends Never Die – 55K, Half Marathon – Ketchum, ID

10/10 – 10/13/2025

Mile Madness Endurance Run – 6HR, 12HR, 24HR, 48HR, 72HR, 100M – Rocklin, CA

UPCOMING RACES THAT STILL HAVE ROOM

05/01 – Corner Canyon Trail Series – Draper, UT
05/01 – Corner Canyon 5k Series – Draper, UT
05/02 – Salt Flats Endurance Runs – Wendover, UT
05/03 – Heavens Gate Marathon and Half Marathon – Riggins, ID
05/03 – Falcon 50 – Colorado Springs, CO
05/03 – Coyote Trail Run – Cleburne, TX
05/03 – Happy Trails Marathon – Draper, UT
05/03 – Take 5 in the Garden – Colorado Springs, CO
05/05 – Cocodona – Black Canyon City, AZ
05/09 – Western Colorado Trail Running Camp – Palisade, CO
05/10 – Valkyrie Trail Race – Colorado Springs, CO
05/10 – Caveman Fun Run – Newcastle, WY
05/10 – Jemez Mountain – Los Alamos, NM
05/10 – Monkey Butt Mayhem – Gordonville, TX
05/10 – Over the Top Trail Race – Pocatello, ID
05/10 – Flower Moon – Pawhuska, OK
05/10 – Pine Trail Run – Pine, AZ
05/10 – Prairie Goat Ultra – Broadview, MT
05/10 – Mountain Ridge – Highlands Ranch, CO
05/10 – Adventure Fest at 18 Road – Fruita, CO
05/11 – Bee-utiful Sunflower Run – Las Vegas, NV
05/16 – East Texas Ultra – Pittsburg, TX
05/16 – UTAH 115 by Grand to Grand Ultra – Kanab, UT
05/17 – Butterfield Backyard – Herriman, UT
05/17 – The Timp Trail Marathon and Half – Orem, UT
05/17 – Adrenaline Night Runs – Fountain Hills, AZ
05/17 – Ram Party – Colorado Springs, CO
05/17 – Land of Entrapment Back Yard Ultra – San Ysidro, NM
05/17 – Possum’s Revenge – Graford, TX
05/17 – Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra – Ouray, CO
05/17 – Samson’s Revenge – Estes Park, CO
05/18 – Justice Journey – Tempe, AZ
05/18 – MT SOPRIS RUN-OFF – Carbondale, CO
05/24 – Ultra Cheii Relay (& Solo) – Tijeras, NM
05/24 – The Ol’ College Try 24 Hour Ultra – Denver, CO
05/25 – Flagstaff Doggie Dash & BuffaLoops Ultra – Flagstaff, AZ
05/31 – Hotfoot Hamster – Buckeye, AZ
05/31 – Connor’s Claims Ultra – Stockton, UT
05/31 – Pilot Hill 25k – Laramie, WY
05/31 – North Fork 50 Mile/50K – Buffalo Creek, CO
05/31 – Leadville Turquoise Lake 20K – Leadville, CO
05/31 – Coldwater In Your Veins – North Ogden, UT
05/31 – Frio Trail Runs – Concan, TX
05/31 – Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races – Salt Lake City, UT
05/31 – Rueter-Hess Trail Incline – Parker, CO

RACES INCREASING IN PRICE THIS MONTH

05/10 – Pine Trail Run – AZ
05/31 – Connor’s Claims Ultra – UT
05/31 – Leadville Turquoise Lake 20K – CO
06/07 – Rose Canyon Ultra – UT
06/14 – Fire Trail Running Festival – TX
06/14 – Little Mountain – 5K, 10K and Endurance Challenge – ID
06/21 – Logan Peak Trail Run – UT
06/21 – White Pine Solstice Runs – UT
06/21 – Break of Dawn North Table Trail Run – CO
06/28 – Dirty Dog Trail Marathon and Half Marathon – ID
06/28 – Eastern Legend – TX
07/04 – Firecracker Trek Denison – TX
07/11 – Chase the Moon – CO
07/12 – Stunner Night Runs – AZ
07/12 – Noche Trail Runs – TX
07/19 – Silverton Alpine Runs – CO
07/20 – Kendall Mountain Run – CO
07/25 – Standhope – ID
07/26 – Tushars Mountain Runs – UT
07/26 – Enchanted Forest Trail Races – NM
08/02 – HURL Elkhorn – MT
08/09 – Kat’cina Mosa 100K Mountain Run – UT
08/09 – Copper City 12 Hour Race – MT
08/16 – White Pine 50 Backcountry Run – UT
08/22 – Fiesta Night Run – TX
09/12 – If You’re Not First You’re Last – ID

RACES OPENING REGISTRATION THIS MONTH

06/14/2025 – PRR Summer Series 10K – Headwaters – ID
07/01/2025 – STRS Presents: Canada Day Race at KHMR – BC
07/19/2025 – Crow Pass Crossing – AK
08/09/2025 – Kesugi Ridge Traverse & Half Traverse – AK
08/09/2025 – Dirt Circus – Boulder – CO
08/23/2025 – Antelope Dash – WY
09/06/2025 – Noble Canyon 50K/15K – CA

FEATURED INTERNATIONAL RACES

06/21/2025

Slay the Dragon – 50K, 25K, 13.6K, Kids Race – Silver Star Mountain, British Columbia

01/05/2026

EcoEndurance: Andes to Amazon Trail Running Tour – Ecuador

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