Thelma and Louise Marathon
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Thelma and Louise Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K and 50K
Thelma and Louise is a women's focused trail race weekend held in the Behind the Rocks area near Moab, Utah. The event offers multiple off-road distances that run through desert terrain and feature views of Lone Rock, the fins of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area, and the La Sal Mountains.
Courses combine dirt road, slickrock, technical doubletrack, smooth jeep trails, and sandy washes. The site is remote and accessed via a technical dirt road that is generally passable for 2WD vehicles. The event operates as a cup-less race; runners should plan to use reusable cups, bladders, or bottles as water dispensers are available at the start and finish and at every aid station. Aid station charts include mileage, cutoff times, and course limit information.
Distances and elevation data:
- 50K: Lowest 4516', Highest 5726', Gain 2979', Loss 2979'
- Marathon: Lowest 4516', Highest 5726', Gain 2644', Loss 2657'
- Half Marathon: Lowest 5184', Highest 5727', Gain 1178', Loss 1214'
- 15K: Lowest 5228', Highest 5726', Gain 745', Loss 768'
Each marathon relay team member runs the half marathon course. Packet pickup occurs the day before and the morning of the event at the start/finish area in Behind the Rocks. The event includes participant items such as a custom shirt, bib name option, commemorative shot glass, belt buckle finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. Free campground access at the Mad Moose Base Camp is offered to participants and their crews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
