Trail
100 mile
161 km
Start: Oct 19, 01:00 AM
230.00 EUR
Pony Express Trail 100
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Trail in United States, Faust
Distances
Trail
50 mile
80.5 km
Start: Oct 19, 01:00 AM
155.00 EUR
About
A 100-mile and 50-mile endurance run on a historic dirt route through Utah’s Skull Valley and desert, featuring a crew-supported, staggered start and dramatic desert scenery.
Catering & aid stations
On-course food and drink provided at aid stations; big barbecue for runners and crews at Blackrock (50-mile finish). No aid stations en route — crews must provide support and supplies.
Pacers
Pacers are allowed at any point and may run with runners or pace by vehicle. There are target times per start wave listed in the Renntag für Laufende schedule; pacers must respect staggered starts and race rules. Bikes are also permitted to pace.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Faust
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan44°28°
↑ 07:41
↓ 17:39
Feb49°31°
↑ 07:19
↓ 18:12
Mar56°37°
↑ 07:41
↓ 19:38
Apr64°45°
↑ 06:57
↓ 20:04
May71°54°
↑ 06:25
↓ 20:30
Jun78°61°
↑ 06:14
↓ 20:50
Jul80°65°
↑ 06:26
↓ 20:48
Aug79°64°
↑ 06:50
↓ 20:21
Sep75°58°
↑ 07:14
↓ 19:38
Oct65°48°
↑ 07:38
↓ 18:55
Nov56°38°
↑ 07:08
↓ 17:24
Dec48°33°
↑ 07:35
↓ 17:18
What's included in entry
- Crew-supported aid on course
- Finisher belt buckle (100-mile) or medallion (50-mile)
- Course route markers and course map
Prices & signup
- 50 mile155.00 EUR
- 100 mile230.00 EUR
FAQ
Is a crew required?
Yes. All runners must have a crew or share a crew; crews provide support and carry supplies along the course.
Can bicycles pace?
Yes. Bicycles are allowed to pace riders at any point on the course.
What is the cutoff for 100-mile finishers?
30 hours from your start time; 32 hours for runners aged 60+ who take the early 4:00 a.m. start.
Where is the start?
Start: Lookout Campground, west of Faust, UT (less than a mile west of Lookout Pass).
Are there registration fees on-site?
Registration is handled online via ultrasignup.com; on-course support is provided by crews, not aid stations.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 08:11:47 PM
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