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Moab Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Moab, UT, USA
- Race Date: 11/07/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: No
World Marathon Majors: No
Moab Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Description
The Moab Trail Marathon is a rugged, scenic trail race through the red rock landscape near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The very hilly loop course winds across sandstone slickrock, desert singletrack, and canyon terrain, with sweeping views of Moab’s iconic rock formations throughout. This November race is not a Boston qualifier, but its dramatic scenery and technical, demanding terrain make it a bucket-list trail experience. A half marathon runs the same weekend, drawing trail runners from across the country to this stunning high-desert setting.
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Moab Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Additional Details:
Some of the aid stations along the Moab Trail Marathon aren’t reachable by vehicle at all, volunteers hike supplies in on foot to remote spots along the canyon, a level of dedication that matches the terrain’s difficulty. Finishers walk away with both a medal and a mug, plus warm soup and snacks waiting at the finish, a welcome reward after miles of sand, rock, and technical climbing. Runners who’ve completed dozens of marathons elsewhere consistently single this one out as different, calling the mix of punishing terrain and stunning scenery through Kane Creek Canyon exhilarating rather than just hard. Between the volunteer effort and the two-item finisher reward, this is a race built by people who clearly love the canyon they’re running through.
Course Information
Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Loop
Surface: Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: 8.5 hours (full), 5.5 hours (half)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 1,500
Marathon: 344
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft (1,067 m)
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 33°F
- High: 65°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Moab, UT, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Sports & Entertainment
Moab Giants Museum & Dinosaur Park
Walk among life-size dinosaur models at the Moab Giants Museum & Dinosaur Park, the first of its kind worldwide — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Delicate Arch
Hike to Delicate Arch, Arches National Park’s most iconic formation and one of the most photographed spots in Utah — a moderate option for those with good legs after race day.
Museums & History
Moab Museum
Learn about Moab’s mining, ranching, and pioneer beginnings at the Moab Museum in the heart of downtown — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Landmark
Mesa Arch
Take in Mesa Arch and Aztec Butte in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park, the section closest to Moab — a relaxed, low-impact way to take in the scenery.
Outdoors & Trails
Devils Garden Primitive Loop Trail
Hike the 8-mile Devils Garden Primitive Loop Trail in Arches National Park, or choose a shorter segment for an easier day — a scenic option for good-legs days.
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