Ogden Marathon
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Ogden Marathon
The Ogden Marathon takes place each spring in Ogden, Utah, on the third weekend in May. It offers multiple race distances and a course certified and sanctioned by USA Track & Field. The event is described as a gentle downhill Boston qualifier that travels through Ogden Canyon and finishes in downtown Ogden near Historic 25th Street and Grant Avenue.
Distances:
- Full marathon (Boston qualifier)
- Half marathon
- Relay
- 8.2 mile
- 5K
The full and half marathon courses have USATF course IDs: UT26008TJD and UT22008TJD. Buses transport participants to the start areas; there is no parking at any start line and runners must show their race bib to board. The 5K has no bussing and begins and ends in downtown Ogden near 2331 Grant Avenue.
Race day includes a free Finish Line Festival at Ogden Municipal Gardens with live music, food trucks, vendors, a Kids Zone, character appearances, balloon twisting, and face painting. The Granite Kids K is a free fun run for children 12 and under, limited to 500 participants; registration must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and includes a swag bag with bib and cape.
Road closures affect Ogden Canyon and downtown streets including Grant Avenue, 24th Street, 25th Street, and segments of Washington Boulevard. Suggested alternative driving routes mentioned for the downtown corridor include Harrison Boulevard, Wall Avenue, Monroe Boulevard, Trappers Loop, and the North Ogden Divide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
