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Moab Canyonlands Half Marathon
Moab, UT
A red-rock canyon half along the Colorado River — gentle, fast, and absurdly scenic.
Moab Canyonlands Half Marathon is a point-to-point road half marathon along a red-rock canyon beside the Colorado River in Utah. It is net downhill and beginner-friendly, near Arches and Canyonlands. Best for scenic, accessible destination racing.
- When
- March 14, 2026
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Surface
- Road
- Course
- Point-to-point
- Elevation gain
- 150 ft
- Altitude
- 3,960 ft–4,400 ft
- Weather
- Cool
- Nearest airport
- CNY
- Suggested trip
- 3 nights
Weather
| Month | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| March | 38–64°F | Cool |
Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.
Route & course
Half Marathon
Point-to-point · Road- Elev gain
- 150 ft
- Elev loss
- 600 ft
- High point
- 4,400 ft
- Low point
- 3,960 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
Start · 4,400 ftFinish · 3,960 ft
Travel
- Base town
- Moab
- Nearest airport
- CNY · 20 min
- Rental car
- Maybe
- Rideshare
- Limited
- Lodging
- Limited
- Facilities
- Limited
- Trip length
- 3 nights
- Travel complexity
- 5/10
Easy logistics for a destination half, but a mandatory early shuttle to the canyon start.
Grand Junction (GJT) is a larger airport ~1.75 hrs away with more flights and rental options.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- First-time destination racers
- Runners who want scenery without big climbs
- Travelers pairing a race with national parks
Avoid if
- You want trail or technical terrain
- You dislike early shuttle starts
- You need cool temps (spring can warm up)
About this race
The course follows a quiet canyon road beside the Colorado River into Moab, framed by towering red sandstone walls. A net-downhill, beginner-friendly destination half in the heart of canyon country near Arches and Canyonlands.
Last verified June 19, 2026. Race details can change — always confirm with the official race website.