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Utah Marathons

Utah marathon choices are shaped by elevation. Fast canyon descents, high-altitude roads, desert scenery, and trail-heavy weekends can produce very different race experiences, even when two events sit only a few hours apart.

Showing all 21 races in this collection. Updated November 2026.

Notable race guides: St. George Marathon, REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon, Ogden Marathon, and Utah Valley Marathon.

  1. Bears Ears MarathonSaturday, November 7, 2026Bluff, UtahBQBears Ears is a high-desert point-to-point marathon from Blanding to Bluff, pairing a long net descent with open views and strong BQ potential.Results
  2. Goblin Valley Trail MarathonSaturday, November 7, 2026Green River, UtahA November trail marathon on singletrack around Goblin Valley State Park, circling hoodoo rock formations in Utah's remote San Rafael desert country.
  3. Moab Trail MarathonSaturday, November 7, 2026Moab, UtahA technical Moab trail marathon mixing slickrock, singletrack, and canyon scrambles, with about 3,500 feet of climbing and terrain that sets the pace.
  4. Sun MarathonSaturday, January 23, 2027Santa Clara, UtahBQSun Marathon combines a primarily downhill southern Utah course with red-rock scenery, winter scheduling, and measured Boston-qualifying credentials.Results
  5. Sand Hollow MarathonSaturday, March 13, 2027Hurricane, UtahSand Hollow Marathon showcases southern Utah roads around Hurricane, pairing red-rock scenery with an early-spring destination near Zion National Park.
  6. Salt Lake City MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Salt Lake City, UtahBQSalt Lake City Marathon threads major downtown landmarks with Wasatch views, adding altitude and rail-to-start logistics to the usual spring-city formula.Results
  7. Thelma and Louise MarathonSaturday, April 24, 2027Moab, UtahThelma and Louise is a women-focused Moab trail marathon over sandy washes, slickrock, and jeep roads in the remote Behind the Rocks desert.Results
  8. Ogden MarathonSaturday, May 15, 2027Ogden, UtahBQOgden Marathon is one of the West's best-known downhill marathons, pairing canyon scenery, fast splits, and a polished race-weekend production.Results
  9. Timp Trail MarathonSaturday, May 15, 2027Orem, UtahTimp Trail Marathon tackles the rugged Wasatch foothills from Mount Timpanogos Park, giving Utah runners a technical full with substantial climbing.Results
  10. Utah Valley MarathonSaturday, June 5, 2027Provo, UtahBQUtah Valley Marathon descends from Wallsburg through Provo Canyon, pairing reservoirs, mountains, waterfalls, a 1,444-foot drop, and fast splits.
  11. Logan Peak Trail RunSaturday, June 19, 2027Logan, UtahLogan Peak Trail Run is a rugged Utah trail marathon with steep canyon climbing, rocky descents, and more than 6,600 feet of gain above Cache Valley.Results
  12. Morgan Valley MarathonSaturday, June 26, 2027Morgan, UtahMorgan Valley Marathon blends flat sections and rolling hills beneath northern Utah peaks, offering a scenic road full with a small-town base.Results
  13. Deseret News MarathonSaturday, July 24, 2027Salt Lake City, UtahDeseret News Marathon descends Emigration Canyon into Salt Lake City, following Utah pioneer history toward a downtown Pioneer Day parade finish.Results
  14. Nebo MarathonSaturday, August 28, 2027Payson, UtahBQA point-to-point marathon down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, dropping about 4,561 feet with the last 16 miles almost entirely downhill.Results
  15. East Canyon MarathonSaturday, September 4, 2027Morgan, UtahBQEast Canyon Marathon gives Utah runners a fast downhill summer course from mountain roads toward Morgan, with qualifier appeal and heat risk.Results
  16. REVEL Big Cottonwood MarathonSaturday, September 11, 2027Salt Lake City, UtahBQREVEL Big Cottonwood plunges from Guardsman Pass toward Salt Lake City, delivering canyon scenery, a steep net drop, altitude, and fast splits.Results
  17. Antelope Island MarathonFriday, October 8, 2027Syracuse, UtahBQAntelope Island Marathon brings rolling Great Salt Lake roads, expansive water and mountain views, and possible bison sightings to a rugged Utah race.Results
  18. Escalante Canyons MarathonSaturday, October 9, 2027Escalante, UtahBQEscalante Canyons Marathon descends a remote scenic byway into town, pairing red-rock views with altitude, open road, and a notably fast finish.Results
  19. St. George MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, October 3, 2026St. George, UtahBQSt. George Marathon gives runners a fast Utah downhill course with desert scenery, lottery demand, and long-standing Boston qualifier appeal.Results
  20. Cytiva Top of Utah MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, September 19, 2026Logan, UtahCytiva Top of Utah Marathon now uses a flat Logan city course, serving fast racing, open Cache Valley views, and the 2026 USATF Utah championship.Results
  21. Skyline Mountain MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, August 8, 2026Eden, UtahSkyline Mountain Marathon climbs nearly 5,000 feet over roughly 27 rugged Wasatch trail miles, linking North Fork Park with a scenic Eden finish.Results