Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon
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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon
The Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon is a trail running event held near Grand Canyon Village on the Coconino Plateau within and around Kaibab National Forest. The half marathon covers 13.4 Miles and uses a course that begins with about a half mile on sidewalk, then continues for 11.5 miles on forest jeep roads that include rocky sections, soft dirt, and hard packed dirt, and finishes with a rolling mile on the paved Arizona Trail path.
This event is produced in partnership with the Town of Tusayan and Run Tucson, with local support from the Tusayan Fire District, the IMAX Visitor Center, and Kaibab National Forest. It is the ninth running of the race series.
Race awards and items vary by division. Most registrants receive a souvenir race shirt and all finishers in those divisions receive a commemorative finisher medallion. A children’s 5k division provides medals to finishers but does not include the souvenir shirt unless registered in the regular 5k. A virtual option is offered and shirts and medals are mailed to virtual participants.
Conditions at 7,000 feet can be variable. Early morning temperatures are often in the 30s and 40s with daytime highs commonly in the 60s to 70s. The half marathon course includes hills and rugged terrain and is not suitable for chair athletes. Pets are not allowed on the course during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.