Arches Marathon

Moab, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Event

The Arches Marathon and Half is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Moab, Utah (Behind the Rocks Trail, Moab, UT 84532). The event offers the following distances:

  • 50K
  • Marathon
  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 15K

Registration closes Wednesday, October 1 at 11:59 PM MT.

Course and logistics

Races start near the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. The route climbs to the first aid station where the La Sal Mountains become visible. Course surfaces include sandy double track, jeep road sections, and desert meadow trails. The route passes Picture Frame Arch and includes views of red cliffs and canyons. Event information lists packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancelation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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