Escalante Canyons Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, warm finish
Runners will face a temperature range from 37°F at the start to 64°F by the end. Winds will be light at 11 mph from the SSW, with gusts reaching 28 mph. With humidity at 43% and no chance of rain, runners should plan for a conservative pace early and stay hydrated as temperatures rise.
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If you’re looking for a challenging race through a wildly scenic landscape, this is the race for you! With the Boulder Mountains and Dixie National Forest as a backdrop, the marathon and half traverse slickrock country on a well-maintained scenic byway deemed one of the world’s most beautiful roads. The courses are point-to-point between Boulder, Utah, and Escalante, Utah. Highlights of the marathon course include the Hogback, Calf’s Creek canyon, Head of the Rocks overlook, and views of the Straight Cliffs on the approach to Escalante. The half marathon starts at the halfway point of the marathon course and also includes gorgeous views. The 5K starts up a beautiful canyon, is mostly downhill, and ends at the finish line shared by the marathon and half. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |  | 50°/56° | Light | 50° | |
2024 | | 31°/70° | - | 26° | |
2023 | | 25°/53° | - | 22° |