Provo Canyon Half Marathon
An early bus ride up Provo Canyon sets up a paved point-to-point half that drops roughly 1,100 feet on its way down to the Utah Valley floor.
Quick facts
- Point-to-point with about 1,100 feet of net descent on paved trail.
- Bus loading at the Lindon finish area starts around 5 a.m. for a 7 a.m. gun.
- Canyon miles run past Bridal Veil Falls along the Provo River Trail.
- Altitude and a warm valley finish matter more here than the hills do.
About the Provo Canyon Half Marathon
Branded PC2PG for its Provo Canyon to Pleasant Grove line, this is a downhill summer half aimed at runners chasing a fast time in a state that has plenty of canyon races but few on continuous paved trail. Buses leave the finish area before dawn, so the day starts early even by point-to-point standards.
Course
The half starts at Big Springs Park, up the canyon east of Vivian Park, and runs down the Provo River Trail past Bridal Veil Falls before joining the Murdock Canal Trail toward the valley. The finish is at Oak Canyon Junior High in Lindon, where the 10K and 5K also start. Surface is paved trail nearly the whole way, and the descent is gradual rather than steep, so quad damage matters less than early restraint.
Race-day weather
A 7 a.m. canyon start in mid-August is usually cool, sometimes in the 50s, with shade for the first few miles. The valley miles are drier, brighter, and noticeably warmer, and the whole course sits above 4,500 feet.
Past Provo Canyon Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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Provo Canyon Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Provo Canyon Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Provo Canyon Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Provo Canyon Half Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
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