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Moab Canyonlands Half Marathon 2026
Moab, UT
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Registration open
Weather
| Month | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| March | 38–64°F | Cool |
Moderate heat risk
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)
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