High Uinta Half Marathon

JUL
25
2026
A July running event near Kamas Utah featuring a largely downhill half marathon with about 2600 feet of descent over 13.1 miles, plus 5K, 10K and a virtual option and an invite only pacer entry.
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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High Uinta Half Marathon

The High Uinta Half Marathon takes place on July 25, 2026 in Kamas, Utah, with the listed venue address at 5175 E Hwy 35. The event includes multiple distance options and a virtual entry.

The event offers these distances and entries:

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • Virtual Race
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon Pacer (Invite Only)

The half marathon course is described as predominantly downhill. It is called Drop13 to represent a route that is 99% decline over 13.1 miles, with about 2,600 feet of net descent and very little uphill or flat sections. The route starts near Soapstone Pass at one of the higher elevations used for races in Utah and is adjacent to the High Uinta Wilderness.

Scenery along the course includes aspens, pines, and rivers. The description notes that snow was present around the starting area on July 4 in a previous year, illustrating the course elevation and cooler conditions in mid summer.

The event includes paid entries with a range of listed fees. A virtual option is available and the Half Marathon Pacer entry is by invitation only. Additional race information is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon Pacer (invite Only)
10 km
10k
5 km
Virtual Race