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Arches Marathon

Name: Arches Marathon
Start: 2025-10-04
End: 2025-10-04
Location: Moab

Moab, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Event details

The Arches Marathon and Half takes place in Moab, Utah on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The race is based at Behind the Rocks Trail, Moab, UT 84532. Distances offered include:

50K
Marathon
1/2 Marathon
15K

Registration for the event closes on Wednesday, October 1 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course and support

Runners start near the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Early in the route all distances climb toward the first aid station, where the La Sal Mountains come into view. The course uses sandy double track that becomes a jeep road as it moves toward Picture Frame Arch. Other sections include desert meadow trails and routes that pass red cliffs and expansive canyon views. The event materials list packet pickup details, a race guide, course maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancellation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

42 km

Marathon

21 km

1/2 Marathon

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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