Utah Marathon

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2026
Experience the debut of the Utah Marathon at the scenic Oakley Rodeo Grounds. Choose from five distances including a unique 19.65 mile Merikós and enjoy mountain views with live music and local western charm.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
26 miles 20 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Utah Marathon

The Utah Marathon is an inaugural racing event held at the Oakley Rodeo Grounds in Oakley, Utah. This event features five different course distances:

  • Full Marathon
  • Merikós (19.65 miles)
  • Half Marathon
  • 10k
  • 5k

The courses are set against a mountain backdrop and include scenic trails that showcase the local western heritage. The routes consist of roads that are closed to through traffic during the event. Participants in the marathon have access to nine water stands located at various intervals, including distances such as 1.55 miles, 13 miles, and 24.65 miles. These stations provide bottled water, sports drinks, and packaged snacks.

The event village at the Oakley Rodeo Grounds serves as both the starting and finishing point. It features parking, bathroom facilities, and a dedicated area for participants to leave personal items. From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, the area hosts live music performances. All participants receive a tech shirt and a finisher's medal, while the top male and female finishers in their categories receive commemorative plaques. Adult participants must present a photo ID to collect their race packets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Utah Marathon
20 mi
Merikós
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km