Canyonlands Half Marathon

Moab, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Canyonlands race takes place in Moab, UT on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The course runs near Arches National Park and alongside the Colorado River. The event was first held on May 1, 1976 and that initial race had 22 finishers, including a dog. The race is held in March and now draws thousands of runners.

The meeting area is identified at mile marker 12 on HWY 191. Registration for the event closes on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:59 PM MT. The organizer provides event information including packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancellation information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

  • Half Marathon
  • 5 Miler

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
5 mi
5 Miler
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