Sun Marathon

JAN
24
2026
Run through stunning red rock scenery at the Sun Marathon in Santa Clara Utah, featuring full, half, 10K and 5K options plus virtual entries. Mostly downhill courses with reservoir and river views make for fast, scenic racing.
Sat 24 Jan 2026
26 miles 13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Event details

The Sun Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Santa Clara, Utah. The event is based at 2375 Rachel Dr, Santa Clara, UT 84765. It offers multiple race options and related events.

  • Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Pacer Full Marathon (invite only)
  • Pacer Half Marathon (invite only)
  • Virtual Race
  • Full Slow Racer

Additional race information is available from the event organizer and onhillevents.com.

Course and setting

The courses are described as primarily downhill with some rollers and a few climbs. The race route passes through the St. George / Santa Clara area of Southern Utah. Scenery on the courses includes red rock mountains, views of Gunlock Reservoir on the Marathon course, and a river that runs along the Full and Half Marathon routes. The event is presented with the intention of bringing runners to a warmer Southern Utah climate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Full Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi