TransRockies Announces Moab Run the Rocks Three-Day Stage Race March 6–8

TransRockies Race Series is running Moab Run the Rocks over Moab’s singletrack March 6–8, offering two distance options and a hard cap on entries. The Full Pint totals 53.6 miles and 4,480 feet of gain while the Half Pint is listed at 33.1 miles and 2,670 feet; race listings show “Registration is limited to 700 runners.”

The weekend unfolds across three named stages. Stage 1, Navajo Rocks, kicks off Friday with Full Pint starters leaving at 8:30 am and Half Pint at 9:00 am; RaceRaves lists Stage 1 at 8.8 miles and 710 feet. Stage 2, Gemini Bridges, runs Saturday with a Full Pint 7:00 am competitive start, a Half Pint dawn-patrol hikers-only option at 7:00 am, and an 8:00 am Half Pint competitive start; RaceRaves shows Stage 2 at 17.6 miles and 1,560 feet. Stage 3, Bar M Trails, is Sunday with a Full Pint dawn patrol at 7:30 am, Full Pint at 8:30 am, and Half Pint at 9:00 am; RaceRaves lists Stage 3 at 7.7 miles and 595 feet.

Be aware there is a numerical discrepancy in published material: RaceRaves’ per-stage distances add to 34.1 miles and 2,865 feet, which does not match the Half Pint aggregate of 33.1 miles and 2,670 feet that appears on the event registration pages. Confirmed totals on the registration platforms name the Full Pint at 53.6 mi/4,480 ft and the Half Pint at 33.1 mi/2,670 ft, so plan on checking official GPX or contacting race staff if precise per-stage mileage matters for pacing or crew support.

Packet pickup and pre-race logistics are centralized at the Hoodoo Hilton. The event site states: “Packet Pick Up: Hoodoo Hilton (111 N 100 W, Moab) - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Friday morning at race start from 7:30 am - 8:30 am.” Stage 0 activities include a Thursday 4:00 pm, 3-mile Shake Out Run from the Hoodoo Hilton, an Opening Ceremonies slot at 6:30–7:00 pm with limited capacity, and a Volunteer Meeting at 7:15 pm. The site copy notes: “Opening Ceremonies: 6:30-7:00 pm, Hoodoo Hilton Hotel - Capacity limited to 325 runners. Sign up HERE to attend. For those who can’t attend or who do not sign up, a recorded version of the Opening Ceremonies will be posted here 1 week prior to the race.”

Shuttle service is scheduled from downtown hotels with pickups starting at 6:30 am and 7:30 am and running every 20 minutes on race mornings; listed pickup points include the Hoodoo Hotel, Fairfield Inn, and Springhill Suites. Zone4 is carrying a start list under the event title “Moab Run the Rocks 2026 presented by Byrd Feuz Moab Real Estate,” and UltraSignup and the event page include registration, start time, and prizing details.

Policy points that affect planning are firm: “There are no refunds issued by TransRockies US LP under ANY circumstances.” Transfers may be allowed for a $25 admin fee and must be completed by midnight March 31, 2026, and deferrals follow the stated schedule of 75 percent deferral for requests before March 1, 2026 and 50 percent between March 1 and April 1, 2026. The organizer reserves the right to cancel or change the event for safety or environmental reasons without reimbursement.

Prize structure includes daily and overall 1st–3rd placings in categories, with age category determined by age on the first day. For questions or special needs contact race staff: Lisa McCrary at 404.863.7795 or Chris Cordoza at 732.687.5812. Historical March 6 highs and lows on RaceRaves show a recent range from a 2021 high of 65°F/low 33°F to a 2025 high of 50°F/low 41°F, useful data for last-minute kit decisions. Expect start lists to populate on Zone4 and results to appear on UltraSignup as the weekend progresses.