Canyonlands Half Marathon The first Canyonlands Half Marathon was run on May 1, 1976 had just 22 finishers, including a dog. Today, thousands of runners come together in March to enjoy the scenic red rock formations and winding Colorado River that Moab has come to be known for! Running parallel to Arches National Park and the mighty river, runners are in for a real treat. Long considered a "Bucket List" race, in the July 18 issue of Runners World UK, Canyonlands Half Marathon was mentioned in their article "The Worlds Greatest Races." It's easy to see why runners return year after year to experience spring in Moab on this famous road race! Check out the race website for: Packet Pickup Times and Location Race Guide Race Maps Aid Station Information Cutoff Times Driving Directions FAQs Travel Information Cancelation Information
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:15
$135.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
08:35
$110.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Moab.
Learn more about the host city, Moab.
Moab is a town in the Utah's Canyon Country and a gateway to the nearby Arches National Park and other attractions in Canyon Country.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Canyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Mile.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Patrick Smyth | '23 | 1:04:41 | |
| 🥈 | Patrick Smyth | '24 | 1:04:50 | |
| 🥉 | Francis Miraraho | '22 | 1:07:20 | |
| 4 | Brian Whitfield | '23 | 1:09:47 | |
| 5 | Bryant Byrd | '21 | 1:10:10 | |
| 6 | Jeshurun Small | '22 | 1:10:15 | |
| 7 | Liam Fleming | '26 | 1:10:20 | |
| 8 | Whit Blair | '25 | 1:10:56 | |
| 9 | Bashash Walio | '26 | 1:11:21 | |
| 10 | Mike Popejoy | '19 | 1:11:50 |
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