Marathons in Utah

Utah is home to 5 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City, and St. George.

St. George Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 5,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

OgdenUtahUnited States

Ogden Marathon

The Ogden Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each May on a canyon point-to-point road in Ogden, United States. The canyon start gives the event one of the most scenic road descents on the U.S. spring calendar. The course passes steep canyon walls, pine-lined descents, and the Union Station area in the city finish. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Salt Lake CityUtahUnited States

REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon

The REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon is a net-downhill speed course drawing approximately 2,500 finishers each September through Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Starting at Guardsman Pass and descending Big Cottonwood Canyon to Cottonwood High School in Murray, the course drops roughly 1,600 m on a steep scenic mountain highway. September's crisp alpine morning and the fast descent make it one of America's most popular personal-best marathons.

Next race: Saturday, 18 September 2027

Salt Lake CityUtahUnited States

Salt Lake City Marathon

The Salt Lake City Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April on an urban road in Salt Lake City, United States. Descending from the east bench gives the race a quick first half before the city grid settles the pace. The course passes This Is The Place Heritage Park, Liberty Park, and temple district streets with Wasatch views throughout. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Friday, 23 April 2027

St. GeorgeUtahUnited States

St. George Marathon

The St. George Marathon is one of America's fastest marathons, drawing about 5,000 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Pine Valley to St. George, Utah. The course drops through striking red-rock desert scenery in southwestern Utah with cool October desert mornings. It is a premier Boston qualifier and destination race for speed-focused runners.

Next race: Saturday, 2 October 2027

ProvoUtahUnited States

Utah Valley Marathon

The Utah Valley Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each June on a canyon point-to-point road in Provo, United States. Its long gentle descent makes it a common target for personal bests and Boston qualifying attempts. The route passes Deer Creek-adjacent canyon roads, the Provo River corridor, and broad urban streets near BYU. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Saturday, 5 June 2027

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CokevilleWyomingUnited States· 252 km away

Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon

The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon draws approximately 41 finishers each August on a scenic road in Cokeville, United States. The Bear Lake Wyoming Marathon serves runners on the scenic Wyoming side of Bear Lake each August. The course tours Bear Lake basin roads with mountain and lake-country scenery on the Wyoming–Idaho border. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

Green RiverWyomingUnited States· 285 km away

Run with the Horses Marathon

The Run with the Horses Marathon draws approximately 57 finishers each August on a scenic road in Green River, United States. Green River's Run with the Horses Marathon serves southwestern Wyoming on a rolling high-desert course. The course tours Green River neighborhoods and high-desert plateau roads. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

Jackson HoleWyomingUnited States· 417 km away

Jackson Hole Marathon

The Jackson Hole Marathon draws approximately 248 finishers each September on a scenic road in Jackson Hole, United States. Wyoming's largest marathon by participation finishes at the base of the Tetons on a certified Boston-qualifier course. The course tours Jackson Hole valley roads, community pathways, Wilson, and Grand Teton views. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 5 September 2027

Las VegasNevadaUnited States· 498 km away

Las Vegas Marathon

The Las Vegas Marathon draws approximately 4,800 finishers on an urban road in Las Vegas, United States. The course starts on the Strip and finishes at the Festival Grounds. The route runs the length of Las Vegas Boulevard past the major casinos. Mostly flat along the desert floor.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Las VegasNevadaUnited States· 498 km away

REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon

The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon draws approximately 1,707 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Las Vegas, United States. It is one of the fastest Boston-qualifier courses in the West thanks to a sustained net descent of roughly 5,000 feet. The net-downhill course drops from Mt. Charleston through mountain roads with sweeping views before descending toward the Las Vegas basin. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Saturday, 3 April 2027

BoiseIdahoUnited States· 520 km away

Famous Idaho Potato Marathon

The Famous Idaho Potato Marathon draws approximately 1,600 finishers each May on an urban and greenbelt road in Boise, United States. The event's branding is playful, but the course is a serious spring marathon with a loyal regional following. The course passes the Boise River Greenbelt, city parklands, and tree-lined streets with foothill views. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Saturday, 15 May 2027

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