About This Race
The Whoos in El Moro Trail Races offered runners multiple distance options through the rugged terrain of El Moro Canyon near Vernal, Utah. This series featured 5K, 10K, and 15K options that explored the distinctive high desert landscape of northeastern Utah. The race appears to be currently inactive, with registration suspended since at least 2020. The event was designed to showcase the unique topography of the El Moro Canyon area, taking runners through challenging terrain that includes significant elevation changes over relatively short distances. The race organization provided comprehensive aid station support with both traditional and performance nutrition options, suggesting a well-organized event that catered to both recreational and competitive trail runners.
The course begins at a bridge location and descends one mile down Moro Canyon to the 'I Think I Can' section, where runners face a challenging 1.1-mile climb to the ridge top. From there, the route follows Moro Ridge toward the BFI aid station, which serves as the turnaround point. Runners then retrace their steps back to the finish line via the same route, creating an out-and-back format that allows participants to experience the terrain twice from different perspectives.
The course features a mix of canyon running and ridge sections, typical of Utah's high desert terrain. The significant elevation change packed into the relatively short distances suggests technical and demanding trail conditions that would challenge runners across all three distance options.
Aid Stations
1 stations along the course
BFI
water, CarboPro drink, Metasalt, VO2 Max, Coke, Ginger Ale, sweet snacks, salty snacks
Turnaround point for all distances
Notable Features
The race featured comprehensive aid station support including water, CarboPro sports drink, Metasalt, VO2 Max supplements, Coke, Ginger Ale, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks. The out-and-back format allowed runners to experience the challenging canyon-to-ridge terrain twice, providing a thorough exploration of the El Moro Canyon area's distinctive high desert landscape.