Monument Valley Veterans Marathon
Race Day Weather
Bitter cold, dress warmly
Runners will face a frigid start and finish at 0°F with no wind and humidity at 0%. It's crucial for runners to wear appropriate gear to retain body heat and avoid frostbite. Hydration strategies should also be adjusted due to the cold conditions, ensuring fluids are consumed regularly.
The course begins and ends in Arizona neat the AZ/Utah stateline. The route includes several miles in the backcountry of the Valley through some dramatic, rarely seen landscapes. This is a challenging marathon mostly on dirt and jeep roads and is one of the most scenic routes in the country. There is a significant amount of sand on this route. Highlights include the Arches loop and Totem Pole. The Half Marathon is the main Valley loop road – a graded dirt road; the event is capped at 500 runners. The noncompetitive Wildcat 4-Miler will be held on the Wildcat Trail around and between East and West Mitten on a challenging route. There will be signage and pin flags at main junctions and along all courses. There will be spotters at key locations. Source
