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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 August 2026.

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

  1. 01Skyline Mountain MarathonSaturday, 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.Guide
  2. 02East Canyon MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Morgan, UtahBQEast Canyon Marathon gives Utah runners a fast downhill summer course from mountain roads toward Morgan, with qualifier appeal and heat risk.GuideResults
  3. 03Nebo MarathonSaturday, August 29, 2026Payson, 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.Guide
  4. 04REVEL Big Cottonwood MarathonSaturday, September 12, 2026Salt Lake City, UtahBQREVEL Big Cottonwood plunges from Guardsman Pass toward Salt Lake City, delivering canyon scenery, a steep net drop, altitude, and fast splits.Guide
  5. 05Cytiva Top of Utah MarathonSaturday, 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.GuideResults
  6. 06St. George MarathonSaturday, 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.GuideResults
  7. 07Antelope Island MarathonFriday, October 9, 2026Syracuse, UtahBQAntelope Island Marathon brings rolling Great Salt Lake roads, expansive water and mountain views, and possible bison sightings to a rugged Utah race.GuideResults
  8. 08Escalante Canyons MarathonSaturday, October 10, 2026Escalante, UtahBQEscalante Canyons Marathon descends a remote scenic byway into town, pairing red-rock views with altitude, open road, and a notably fast finish.GuideResults
  9. 09Bears 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.GuideResults
  10. 10Goblin 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.Guide
  11. 11Moab 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.Guide
  12. 12Sun 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.GuideResults
  13. 13Salt 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.GuideResults
  14. 14Thelma 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.GuideResults
  15. 15Utah 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.Guide
  16. 16Deseret News MarathonLatest tracked: Friday, July 24, 2026Salt Lake City, UtahDeseret News Marathon descends Emigration Canyon into Salt Lake City, following Utah pioneer history toward a downtown Pioneer Day parade finish.GuideResults
  17. 17Morgan Valley MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, June 27, 2026Morgan, UtahMorgan Valley Marathon blends flat sections and rolling hills beneath northern Utah peaks, offering a scenic road full with a small-town base.GuideResults
  18. 18Logan Peak Trail RunLatest tracked: Saturday, June 20, 2026Logan, 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.GuideResults
  19. 19Ogden MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, May 16, 2026Ogden, UtahBQOgden Marathon is one of the West's best-known downhill marathons, pairing canyon scenery, fast splits, and a polished race-weekend production.GuideResults
  20. 20Timp Trail MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, May 16, 2026Orem, UtahTimp Trail Marathon tackles the rugged Wasatch foothills from Mount Timpanogos Park, giving Utah runners a technical full with substantial climbing.GuideResults
  21. 21Sand Hollow MarathonLatest tracked: Saturday, March 7, 2026Hurricane, UtahSand Hollow Marathon showcases southern Utah roads around Hurricane, pairing red-rock scenery with an early-spring destination near Zion National Park.Guide