Utah Marathon
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Utah Marathon, Oakley, Utah
The inaugural Utah Marathon takes place on September 26, 2026 at the Oakley Rodeo Grounds in Oakley, Utah. The event offers multiple race distances that start and finish at the rodeo grounds and use nearby roads and trails.
The event includes these distances:
- Full marathon (26.2 miles)
- Merikós (19.65 miles)
- Half marathon
- 10k
- 5k
Routes run on a mix of paved roads and trails and include mountain views and elements of Oakley western heritage. Roads on the course will be closed to through traffic. The Oakley Rodeo Grounds serves as the primary event area and provides parking.
Amenities and on course services include a commemorative triblend tech shirt, a finisher medal, food and snacks, HoneyStinger energy products, bottled water and Gatorade at water stations, and individually packaged snacks. Bathrooms are provided on the route and at the start and finish area. Participants may leave personal items at the start and finish area in a coat check style arrangement.
Water stations for the marathon are planned at approximately 1.55, 3.1, 5, 9, 13, 16, 19.65, 23.1, and 24.65 miles; stations for other distances will be placed in relation to these locations. Organizers require photo identification from adults to receive race packets; participants under 18 may be exempt if accompanied by a validly identified adult.
Registration fees are published for each distance. Organizers also describe refund options tied to recruiting or volunteering and provide race day registration, though shirts may not be available for late registrations.
Prizes for top overall male and female finishers will be plaques sent after the event. Live music is scheduled in the event area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
