LAST CHANCE TO BQ IN UTAH FOR BOSTON 2026

NEBO is your final shot to qualify before September 12, 2025 without getting hit with the new 10-minute penalty on net-downhill courses.

2026 BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFICATION STANDARDS [https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify]

Youll race down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, surrounded by pine-lined roads, sweeping curves, and views of Mount Nebo, Utah Valley, and Utah Lake far below.

Whether youre taking on the Marathon with its massive 4,561-foot drop, flying through the Half, or pushing for a PR in the 10K or 5K, every course at NEBO comes with speed, elevation, and a challenge worth showing up for.

This is where you run hard, dig deep, and let gravity do its job.
You bring the grit the canyon brings the drop.

MARATHONERS: This year marks the 12th anniversary of the NEBO Full Marathon. A true Canyon Marathon with 25 miles of the race in Payson Canyon! You wont find a more beautiful race. You will experience a few hills during the first half of the course. However, the last 16 miles are completely downhill, which makes this marathon course super fast.

HALF MARATHONERS: The NEBO Half Marathon is one of the fastest races in Utah, 12 beautiful miles down Payson Canyon. Experience scenic views and a wide course. The start is just past Payson Lakes. Payson Lakes is a peaceful local treasure tucked in the Payson Fork Canyon. Payson Canyon is a hidden gem often overlooked. Come and experience a breathtaking course. This race might just become your favorite.



10K RUNNERS: The NEBO 10K is one of the fastest races in Utah, starting with five beautiful miles down Payson Canyon. Experience scenic views and a wide course, starting at Camp Maple Dell.



5K RUNNERS: Set a new PR on this fast course, starting and finishing at Payson's historic MEMORIAL PArk [https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1fbK4MXqYSSv9VY6] at 250 South Main Street in Payson. Parking is available at the park, at the church to the west, and at the elementary school to the south.