Moab Trail Marathon

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 7:45AM MST
  • Location Moab, Utah
  • Price $64.60 - $197.10
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Moab Trail Marathon, taking place on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the stunning Kane Creek Canyon area near Moab, Utah! This year, the event will feature an exciting lineup of races, including the USATF National Championship Half Marathon on Saturday, which is sure to attract elite runners from all over. Participants can choose to run the Half Marathon on either Saturday or Sunday, providing flexibility and the chance to soak in the breathtaking scenery. Saturday will also host the Marathon, 10K, and Kids K events, making it a fun-filled day for runners of all ages.

With limited spots available—only 900 for each day—it's essential to register early to secure your place in this remarkable adventure. Runners will enjoy a fully marked course, chip timing, and post-event festivities, including delicious soup and snacks. Plus, there are exciting prizes for top finishers, including a cash purse for the Half Marathon! Join us for a weekend of camaraderie, competition, and community support as a portion of the entry fees will benefit local non-profit organizations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run amidst the natural beauty of Moab!

Organiser's Description

EVENT INFORMATION
RACE DATE: NOVEMBER 8TH & 9TH, 2025

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.

_NOTE THAT SATURDAYS RACES HAVE FILLED BY MID-JUNE THE LAST 4 YEARS._

Races

  • Trail Marathon

    Incl. $12.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (7:45AM MST)

    $197.10

    Entry 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. $9.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:45AM MST)

    $149.40

    Entry 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
  • Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship

    Incl. $9.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:45AM MST)

    $149.40

    Endorsed 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 ([email protected]) 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. $7.48 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (10:25AM MST)

    $115.48

    Entry 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. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM MST)

    $64.60

    Entry includes t-shirt (kids sizes s, m, l, xl)
  • Sunday Half Marathon

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th November 2025 (8:00AM MST)

    $122.90

    Entry 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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Kane Creek Recreation Parking, Moab, UT 84532, Moab, 84532, UT, United States

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