Marathon

Thelma and Louise Marathon

Thelma and Louise is a women-focused Moab trail marathon over sandy washes, slickrock, and jeep roads in the remote Behind the Rocks desert.

Next raceSaturday, April 24, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationMoab, Utah
Boston qualifierNo
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • Women-focused trail marathon in the Behind the Rocks area near Moab.
  • Shares race day with 50K, half marathon, and 15K distances.
  • Course uses sandy washes, slickrock, dirt road, and jeep trail.
  • Official registration is hosted on UltraSignup.

About the Thelma and Louise Marathon

The Thelma and Louise Marathon is a women-focused trail race from Mad Moose Events in the Moab desert. It is part of the Run Moab series and gives marathoners a rugged alternative to the larger road races on the same weekend.

Course

The course runs from the Behind the Rocks area south of Moab, mixing dirt road, slickrock, sandy washes, and jeep trails. The marathon shares the event with 50K, half marathon, and 15K distances, with desert terrain and remote logistics shaping the day.

Race-day weather

Late April in Moab can be cool early and warm quickly once the sun is up. Dry air, exposed trail, and sandy footing make hydration and pacing more important than the calendar date suggests.

Past Thelma and Louise Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Saturday, April 24, 2027Upcoming
2026Saturday, April 25, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Saturday, April 26, 2025CompletedOpen results

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Thelma and Louise Marathon FAQ

When is the Thelma and Louise Marathon?

The 2027 Thelma and Louise Marathon is on Saturday, April 24, 2027.

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