Escalante Canyons Marathon

Escalante, UT, USAOctober 11, 2025
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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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When is the 2025 Escalante Canyons Marathon?

The 2025 Escalante Canyons Marathon will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025.

Is the Escalante Canyons Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Escalante Canyons Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Escalante Canyons Marathon?

The time limit for the Escalante Canyons Marathon is 6 hours.

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 9
Temp
62°F
Min/Max
28°/62°F
Dew
25°F
Days of Rain
0/2
Wind
8mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScore
2024
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31°/ 70°-
Run Score: 8
2023
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25°/ 53°-
Run Score: 8