Moab Trail Marathon

Moab, United States • 8-9 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Moab Trail Marathon weekend takes place November 8-9, 2025 in the Kane Creek Canyon area near Moab, Utah. The event program includes these distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon (Saturday and a separate Sunday half)
  • 10K Trail Run
  • Kid's K

The Saturday half marathon is designated as the USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship, and the event is the host for the 2025 Collegiate Trail Running Championships. The Saturday and Sunday half marathons use the same course and support but are scored and awarded separately. The marathon, 10K and Kid's K are offered on Saturday only.

Logistics and entry

Registration opens March 1, 2025 and is handled through RunSignUp.com. Registration is limited to the first 900 entries per day. The race uses a fully marked course with chip timing. Entry includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, aid stations with water and snacks, post-event soup and snacks, and a finisher medal and mug. Prize awards include sponsor items for top overall finishers, age-group prizes in the marathon and half marathon, and a shared cash purse of $6,600 for top half marathon finishers. A portion of entry fees will be donated to local nonprofit organizations, including the Humane Society of Moab Valley, Grand County Search & Rescue, Trail Mix and Community Rebuilds.

The venue/packet pickup is at Kane Creek Recreation Parking. There is no on-site parking on race days; participants must use provided shuttles or be dropped off. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Trail Marathon
Half Marathon
Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship
Half Marathon
Saturday Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Sunday Half Marathon
10 km
10k Trail Run
Kid's K
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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