Grandmaster Ultras 2027
Grandmaster Ultras 2027 is an ultra and running race on February 26–28, 2027 in Mesquite, NV, with entry fees from $140 to $235.
- Date
- February 26–28, 2027 (218 days to go)
- Location
- 501 Hillside Dr, Mesquite, NV
- Price
- $140–$235
- Sports
- UltraRunning
From the Organizer
🌵🏜️ Grandmaster Ultras: Arizona Strip Adventure – Exclusively for Runners 50+!
Escape to the warm, sun-drenched Arizona Strip for an unforgettable ultrarunning experience! Conquer miles of rugged ATV trails, stunning desert vistas, Joshua trees, rocky canyons, and endless blue skies. This is your chance to test your grit on remote, beautiful terrain in the heart of the high desert—where every step feels like a true adventure.
Event Highlights:
- 100 Miler & 100K: Epic loops with 48-hour cutoffs – start Friday 8:00 AM MST
- 50 Miler & 50K: Double the fun (or single for 50K) – start Saturday 8:00 AM MST with 24-hour cutoffs
- Pacers allowed for 100M/100K after the first lap or when darkness falls; 50K/50M pacers permitted if finishing in the dark. Runners 70+ get pacers from the start in ALL distances—because experience deserves every advantage!
The Course – Pure Desert Magic
The heart of the event is the challenging 50K clockwise Thelma & Louise Loop (plus a 6.2-mile out-and-back), with ~1,580 ft elevation gain/loss. Drop into a thrilling tunnel at mile 0.6, climb steep hills, cruise rocky ATV trails, and hit the iconic Thelma & Louise overlook at mile 19—breathtaking views of Beaver Dam Wash that feel straight out of a classic adventure film! Max elevation ~2,605 ft, min ~1,722 ft.
- 50 Miler: Double the Thelma & Louise Loop before heading home (~2,450 ft gain/loss)
- 100K: Two full 50K loops
- 100 Miler: Two full 50M loops for the ultimate endurance test
Aid stations at Oasis, Cross Roads (water), Junction, Cattle Gate, Overlook, and more—stocked with friendly volunteers ready to fuel your journey.
Start/Finish Location: Lat 36.8272085438359, Long -113.997853251625 (just off Hwy 91, you can get there by regular car)
Garmin Course Profiles:
50K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/257650669
50M: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/edit/257652206
This is more than a race—it's a celebration of grandmaster runners pushing limits in one of the most scenic, untamed corners of the Southwest. Register now and claim your piece of Arizona Strip glory! 💪🔥
Who's ready to run wild under the desert sun 🏜 ?
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bunkerville, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mesquite, NV
Population
21,314
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,622 ft
Nearest Airport
SGU
St George Regional Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grandmaster Ultras 2027, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
218
Days to train
- Race
- Grandmaster Ultras 2027
- Date
- February 26–28, 2027
- Location
- 501 Hillside Dr, Mesquite, NV
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Grandmaster Ultras 2027
Feb 26, 2027