Moab Trail Marathon 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, November 7 to 8, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Moab, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $60
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 | ||||
| Trail Marathon | Marathon | Nov 7, 20267:45 AM | $190 | 482 |
| Saturday Sleep-in Half (no awards) | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $150 | – |
| Kid's K | Kids | Nov 7, 20268:45 AM | $60 | 73 |
| Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20269:45 AM | $150 | 100 |
| Saturday Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20269:45 AM | $150 | 1,100 |
| USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20269:45 AM | $150 | – |
| 10k Trail Run | 10K | Nov 7, 202610:25 AM | $110 | 328 |
| Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 | ||||
| Sunday Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20268:00 AM | $125 | 600 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Trail Marathon: $190 until Nov 7.
- Saturday Sleep-in Half (no awards) and Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship and Saturday Half Marathon and USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championship: $150 until Nov 7.
- Kid's K: $60 until Nov 7.
- 10k Trail Run: $110 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $190, entry is about 74 percent above a typical marathon in Utah, which costs $109.25 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Trail Marathon starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 5,250 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Kane Creek Recreation Parking, Moab, UT 84532, Moab, UT 84532
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 65°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Kane Creek Recreation Parking, Moab, UT 84532, Moab, UT 84532Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 5,250 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Moab Trail Marathon?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, November 7 to 8, 2026: Marathon, Half Marathon, Kids, 10K on Saturday; Half Marathon on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Utah?
- At $190, entry is about 74 percent above a typical marathon in Utah, which costs $109.25 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Kane Creek Recreation Parking, Moab, UT 84532, Moab, UT 84532.
From the organizers
EVENT INFORMATION
Race Date: November 7th & 8th, 2026
We are happy to announce that the Moab Trail Saturday Half Marathon will again be designated as the USATF National Championship! We will also be running Sunday's 1/2 Marathon in addition to the traditional Saturday Races. So, you may run the 1/2 marathon on either Saturday or Sunday (same course, same support, but two separate awards.) If you want to run the Marathon, 10K or Kids K- they will be offered on Saturday only.