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Ogden Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Ogden, UT, USA
- Race Date: 05/15/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: Yes
Ogden Marathon Description
The Ogden Marathon starts high in the Wasatch Mountains near Eden, Utah, and drops through Ogden Canyon’s sheer rock walls and rushing river before finishing on Ogden’s Historic 25th Street. The fast, primarily downhill, Boston-qualifying course passes waterfalls, forests, and mountain valleys along the way, making it a favorite for both scenery and speed. Runner’s World has named it one of the top ten marathons in the world and one of the best courses for first-time marathoners. The event also offers a half marathon, 12K, 5K, and relay, all finishing downtown each May.
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Ogden Marathon Additional Details:
Aid comes early and often here, with gels available at roughly five stations along the way in addition to steady water and sports drink, more fueling support than many downhill courses bother to offer. Finishers walk away with a medal reviewers consistently call high quality, detailed enough that some note the design gets genuinely busy with branding. The real payoff waits at the base of the canyon: the Autoliv Finish Line Festival turns the finish area into a free community event, complete with live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and activities for kids, so runners and their families have a reason to stick around rather than head straight home. It’s a fitting celebration for a course regularly ranked among the country’s best for first-timers.
Course Information
Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hours (full)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 2,800
Marathon: 1,200
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 374 ft (full), 202 ft (half)
Elevation Loss: 1,516 ft (full), 645 ft (half)
Average Temperature
- Low: 48°F
- High: 67°F
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Things to Do in Ogden, UT, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Ogden Nature Center
Explore the walking trails and wildlife habitats of the 152-acre Ogden Nature Center — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day after racing.
Outdoors & Trails
Ogden River Parkway
Walk or bike a stretch of the 9.6-mile Ogden River Parkway, running from Ogden Canyon to Fort Buenaventura — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
Shopping
25th Street Shops
Browse vintage shops and galleries along 25th Street, from a barber shop to boutiques in Ogden’s historic core — an easy, flat stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Sports & Entertainment
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
See more than a hundred robotic dinosaur sculptures based on real fossils at George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Landmark
Historic 25th Street
Wander Historic 25th Street past century-old brick buildings filled with eclectic shops and a lively nightlife scene — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Museums & History
Union Station
Explore four museums, including the Utah State Railroad Museum, inside Ogden’s historic Union Station — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
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