John Wayne Grit Series - Moab
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John Wayne Grit Series - Moab (September 26, 2026)
The John Wayne Grit Series - Moab is a trail running event near Moab, Utah that features courses in the Onion Creek trail area and the Hollywood Western Equestrian Trails. The courses run through red cliffs, mesas and grasslands and offer views of Castle Tower, Priests and Nuns, and Fisher Towers.
Race distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Packet pickup is on event morning at Red Cliffs Lodge in the Colorado Room; participants collect their bibs there and take a shuttle to the start line. Parking is free at Red Cliffs Lodge; there is no parking at the start/finish area and shuttles return runners to the lodge after the run.
The event provides event shirts and finisher mugs. The event is cupless; participants should bring a handheld bottle or hydration pack. Aid stations are provided (half marathon: two full aid stations and one water drop; 10K: one full aid station). Podium prizes are awarded to the top three female and top three male finishers on each course.
Weekend activities are centered at Red Cliffs Lodge and include community events, a post-run Grit Down / Burger Bash with food and beverage offerings, live music, and a meet and greet. Cancer survivors who sign up receive a complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup while supplies last.
The event has a fundraising goal of $80,000 and lists fundraising week from September 7 to 23, 2026. Registration closes September 23, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
