Escalante Canyons Marathon
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Escalante Canyons Marathon
The Escalante Canyons Marathon is a road race event that in 2027 includes a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K Fun Run. Race day is October 9, 2027. The event is organized by local volunteers to raise money for local school and community organizations. Packet pickup and a pre-race dinner are held at Escalante City Park, and on-site registration is available during packet pickup.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5K Fun Run
The marathon follows Utah Highway 12, beginning in Boulder and finishing in Escalante. The course passes canyons and sandstone cliffs, the Hog's Back ridge, Calf Creek Canyons, crosses the Escalante River, and continues through red rock into limestone slickrock hills and washes. The half marathon follows the final half of the marathon course; the initial three miles include an uphill section through slickrock vistas, followed by a long downhill to the finish through sagebrush rangelands bounded by cliffs of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
The marathon and half marathon courses are USA Track and Field certified and are listed as Boston qualifying courses. The event is supported by volunteers, sponsors, and safety personnel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.