Moab Trail Marathon
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 7:45AM MST
- Location Moab, Utah
- Price $48.70 - $181.20
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Moab Trail Marathon, taking place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the stunning Kane Creek Canyon area near Moab, Utah! This year, the event is extra special as the Saturday Half Marathon will be designated as the USATF National Championship, making it a must-attend for competitive runners. Whether you choose to tackle the marathon, 10K, or Kids K, all races will be held on Saturday, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere for participants of all ages. For those who prefer a half marathon, you have the option to run on either Saturday or Sunday, with the same incredible course and support, but separate awards for each day.
With breathtaking views of the Colorado River and the majestic canyon landscape, this event promises not only a challenging race but also a memorable experience. Be sure to register early, as spots for Saturday’s races tend to fill up quickly! Participants will enjoy a fully marked course, chip timing, a goodie bag, and post-race refreshments, including soup and snacks. Plus, there are exciting prizes for top finishers and a chance to share in a $6,600 cash purse for the half marathon. Join us in November
With breathtaking views of the Colorado River and the majestic canyon landscape, this event promises not only a challenging race but also a memorable experience. Be sure to register early, as spots for Saturday’s races tend to fill up quickly! Participants will enjoy a fully marked course, chip timing, a goodie bag, and post-race refreshments, including soup and snacks. Plus, there are exciting prizes for top finishers and a chance to share in a $6,600 cash purse for the half marathon. Join us in November
Organiser's Description
EVENT INFORMATION
RACE DATE: NOVEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2026
We are happy to announce that the Moab Trail Saturday Half Marathon will again be designated as the USATF National Championship! We will also be running Sunday's 1/2 Marathon in addition to the traditional Saturday Races. So, you may run the 1/2 marathon on either Saturday or Sunday (same course, same support, but two separate awards.) If you want to run the Marathon, 10K or Kids K- they will be offered on Saturday only.
We added the Sunday 1/2 Marathon since Saturdays 1/2 Marathon fills up very early. Please note that all Saturdays races will likely fill up by early June. There will be a waitlist but please try to sign up early! We expect Sundays 1/2 Marathon to be open until early October (and Sundays entry fee is considerably less!).
LOCATION
Event takes place in the spectacular and beautiful Kane Creek Canyon area near Moab, Utah.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE/PACKET PICK-UP/START/FINISH: Heading south on Main Street Moab, turn right on Kane Creek Blvd which is at the McDonalds.
Continue, staying left at the one fork after about a mile, to continue on Kane Springs Road. Youll follow
alongside the Colorado River for just over 3 miles until the road turns from pavement to dirt. The venue/start/finish area is in the Kane Creek parking lot, on the right. Packet pickup parking will be just beyond the venue area between 2pm and 6pm on Friday.
RACE DAY PARKING: NO on-site parking on race days (Saturday or Sunday). All participants must take the shuttle to/from the start or be dropped off by friend/family member. Shuttles will leave from the south side of HMK Elementary School (located at North 400 East and Mi Vida.) Please park at the school, Swanny Park, along the streets near the school, or designated parking lots (but not on private property).
ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE & DROP OFF INFORMATION [https://moabtrailmarathon.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdditionalShuttleandDropoffInfo2023.pdf]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register at RunSignUp.com. Registration limited to the first 900 to sign up for each day. Register early! (Elite runners, please contact race director if you need more time to sign up, we will save some spots for elite runners!)
Your Registration includes an incredible course (fully marked), Chip Timing, t-shirt, goodie bag, aid stations on course with water and snacks, post event soup and snacks, a finishers medal and mug, Sponsor swag to top 3 M/F overall in each race, prizes to top age group finishers (10 year age-group increments, M/F) in the marathon and half marathon, $6600 cash purse shared between top Half Marathon Finishers, a chance to be titled the Half Marathon National Champion (overall and age group).
A portion of your entry fee will be donated to local non-profit organizations, including the Humane Society of Moab Valley, Grand County Search & Rescue, Trail Mix and Community Rebuilds.
RACE DATE: NOVEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2026
We are happy to announce that the Moab Trail Saturday Half Marathon will again be designated as the USATF National Championship! We will also be running Sunday's 1/2 Marathon in addition to the traditional Saturday Races. So, you may run the 1/2 marathon on either Saturday or Sunday (same course, same support, but two separate awards.) If you want to run the Marathon, 10K or Kids K- they will be offered on Saturday only.
We added the Sunday 1/2 Marathon since Saturdays 1/2 Marathon fills up very early. Please note that all Saturdays races will likely fill up by early June. There will be a waitlist but please try to sign up early! We expect Sundays 1/2 Marathon to be open until early October (and Sundays entry fee is considerably less!).
LOCATION
Event takes place in the spectacular and beautiful Kane Creek Canyon area near Moab, Utah.
DIRECTIONS TO RACE VENUE/PACKET PICK-UP/START/FINISH: Heading south on Main Street Moab, turn right on Kane Creek Blvd which is at the McDonalds.
Continue, staying left at the one fork after about a mile, to continue on Kane Springs Road. Youll follow
alongside the Colorado River for just over 3 miles until the road turns from pavement to dirt. The venue/start/finish area is in the Kane Creek parking lot, on the right. Packet pickup parking will be just beyond the venue area between 2pm and 6pm on Friday.
RACE DAY PARKING: NO on-site parking on race days (Saturday or Sunday). All participants must take the shuttle to/from the start or be dropped off by friend/family member. Shuttles will leave from the south side of HMK Elementary School (located at North 400 East and Mi Vida.) Please park at the school, Swanny Park, along the streets near the school, or designated parking lots (but not on private property).
ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE & DROP OFF INFORMATION [https://moabtrailmarathon.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdditionalShuttleandDropoffInfo2023.pdf]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Register at RunSignUp.com. Registration limited to the first 900 to sign up for each day. Register early! (Elite runners, please contact race director if you need more time to sign up, we will save some spots for elite runners!)
Your Registration includes an incredible course (fully marked), Chip Timing, t-shirt, goodie bag, aid stations on course with water and snacks, post event soup and snacks, a finishers medal and mug, Sponsor swag to top 3 M/F overall in each race, prizes to top age group finishers (10 year age-group increments, M/F) in the marathon and half marathon, $6600 cash purse shared between top Half Marathon Finishers, a chance to be titled the Half Marathon National Champion (overall and age group).
A portion of your entry fee will be donated to local non-profit organizations, including the Humane Society of Moab Valley, Grand County Search & Rescue, Trail Mix and Community Rebuilds.
Races
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Trail Marathon
Incl. $11.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (7:45AM MST)
$181.20
OPENS TOMORROWEntry includes t-shirt (adult mens or ladies style xs, s, m, l, xl, 2xl) as well as goodie bag, finishers medal and mug, post-race food, and shuttle to/from town to race, chip timing. The Moab Trail Marathon and Half Marathon are considered challenging courses and not recommended for beginners or those who are inexperienced. It is a trail run, not a walk. There are sections where you are out there in the wilds of canyon county for long distances. If you dont have experience hiking long distances or running marathons, or if you plan on walking all or most of the course, do not enter this race! For additional info and suggested qualifying times & cutoffs, please visit this link: http://moabtrailmarathon.com/suggested-qualifying-times-cutoffs -
Saturday Half Marathon
Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:45AM MST)
$138.80
OPENS TOMORROWEntry includes t-shirt (adult mens or ladies style xs, s, m, l, xl, 2xl) as well as goodie bag, finishers medal and mug, post-race food, and shuttle to/from town to race, chip timing. The Moab Trail Marathon and Half Marathon are considered challenging courses and not recommended for beginners or those who are inexperienced. It is a trail run, not a walk. There are sections where you are out there in the wilds of canyon county for long distances. If you dont have experience hiking long distances or running marathons, or if you plan on walking all or most of the course, do not enter this race! For additional info and suggested qualifying times & cutoffs, please visit this link: http://moabtrailmarathon.com/suggested-qualifying-times-cutoffs -
USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship
Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:45AM MST)
$138.80
OPENS TOMORROWThe USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships is for current members of USA Track & Field. If you are not an annual member of USA Track & Field, you can purchase a membership at: https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership USATF memberships expire on December 31, 2025 however you may wait until November 1st to purchase your membership, which gives you the benefit of a 12/31/2026 expiration date. FYI: Those who enter the USATF Championship without a membership with the intent of slipping into the half marathon because it has been sold out, you cannot transfer your entry into another event. Your registration will be forfeited. Please sign up for the Saturday Half Marathon waitlist or the Sunday Half Marathon. -
Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship
Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:45AM MST)
$138.80
OPENS TOMORROWEndorsed by the Collegiate Running Association as the Collegiate Half-Marathon Trail Running Team - National Championship Criteria/Rules: Individuals must be enrolled in a University/College as a student (BA or Graduate+) and be currently enrolled on race OR completed a minimum of 1 college course (per athlete) since August 1, 2025. The Collegiate Half Marathon Trail Running Team National Championship category is a mixed team; and the top 2 male and top 2 female finish times, per college team, will combine for the team score. Lowest total time for the 4 team members will win. All team members must be enrolled in at least 1 college course on race day OR have completed a minimum of 1 course (at the same University/College) between August 1, 2025 and race day. The Collegiate Half Marathon Trail Running National Championship (individual) category will recognize the top 3 individual college men and top 3 individual college women meeting the eligibility requirements outlined here. All times are based on gun time start, not the chip time. Awards will be given to the top college team as well as the top 3 male/female individual collegiate finishers. The Team must wear a school-team singlet or uniform that is consistent with all team members. All participating Collegiate runners will start in the USATF Half Marathon wave at 9:45am on November 8th. Please contact Josh Eberly (jeberly@western.edu) with questions or for further information. How to Register: There is a designated link for the Collegiate Trail Championships. The Moab Trail Half Marathon is full, but spots have been saved for the collegiate run -
10k Trail Run
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (10:25AM MST)
$96.40
OPENS TOMORROWEntry includes t-shirt (kids sizes s, m, l, xl and adult mens or ladies style xs, s, m, l, xl, 2xl) as well as goodie bag, finishers medal and mug, post-race food, and shuttle to/from town to race, chip timing. -
Kid's K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:45AM MST)
$48.70
OPENS TOMORROWEntry includes t-shirt (kids sizes s, m, l, xl) -
Sunday Half Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (8:00AM MST)
$107.00
OPENS TOMORROWEntry includes t-shirt (adult mens or ladies style xs, s, m, l, xl, 2xl) as well as goodie bag, finishers medal and mug, post-race food, and shuttle to/from town to race, chip timing. The Moab Trail Marathon and Half Marathon are considered challenging courses and not recommended for beginners or those who are inexperienced. It is a trail run, not a walk. There are sections where you are out there in the wilds of canyon county for long distances. If you dont have experience hiking long distances or running marathons, or if you plan on walking all or most of the course, do not enter this race! For additional info and suggested qualifying times & cutoffs, please visit this link: http://moabtrailmarathon.com/suggested-qualifying-times-cutoffs
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