Runtastic NEBO 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Payson, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $34.95 · goes up to $129.95 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 861 finished the Half Marathon in 2025, and this year's cap is 1,000.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARATHON 26.2 | Marathon | Aug 28, 20276:00 AM | $109.95$129.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 650 |
| HALF MARATHON 13.1 | Half Marathon | Aug 28, 20276:30 AM | $94.95$109.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 1,000 |
| 10K | 10K | Aug 28, 20276:50 AM | $39.95$49.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 500 |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 28, 20277:00 AM | $34.95$39.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 400 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Marathon fee goes up to $129.95 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- MARATHON 26.2: $109.95 until Oct 1, then $129.95 until Nov 27, then $129.95 until Dec 1, then $129.95 until May 1, then $139.95 until Jul 1, then $149.95 until Aug 1, then $159.95 until Aug 27, then $169.95 until Aug 28.
- HALF MARATHON 13.1: $94.95 until Oct 1, then $109.95 until May 1, then $119.95 until Jul 1, then $129.95 until Aug 1, then $139.95 until Aug 27, then $149.95 until Aug 28.
- 10K: $39.95 until Oct 1, then $49.95 until May 1, then $54.95 until Jul 1, then $59.95 until Aug 1, then $64.95 until Aug 27, then $69.95 until Aug 28.
- 5K: $34.95 until Oct 1, then $39.95 until May 1, then $44.95 until Jul 1, then $49.95 until Aug 1, then $54.95 until Aug 27, then $59.95 until Aug 28.
Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $109.95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Utah ($109.25).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Utah runs 4:25:00, about 10:06 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:38:07 and men in 4:18:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the MARATHON 26.2 starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 4,710 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
250 South Main St, Payson, UT 84651
- Directions to the start
- Runtastic NEBO Marathon Course Map (Strava)
- Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon Course Map (Strava)
- Runtastic NEBO 10K Course Map (Strava)
- Runtastic NEBO 5k Course Map (Strava)
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)HALF MARATHON 13.1
MARATHON 26.2
10K
Aggregated from official results (The Race Time) for Runtastic NEBO. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Runtastic NEBO?
At the 2025 HALF MARATHON 13.1, the fastest tenth finished in 1:36:33 or better, the top quarter in 1:47:06, and half the field in 2:02:41; the last tenth came in after 2:42:08.
At the 2025 MARATHON 26.2, the fastest tenth finished in 3:05:07 or better, the top quarter in 3:26:06, and half the field in 3:52:40; the last tenth came in after 5:05:03.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:19 or better, the top quarter in 54:25, and half the field in 1:03:02; the last tenth came in after 1:26:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:44:49 | 1:25:07 |
| 20-29 | 1:26:34 | 1:10:30 |
| 30-39 | 1:30:25 | 1:08:43 |
| 40-49 | 1:27:19 | 1:21:53 |
| 50-59 | 1:38:05 | 1:37:04 |
| 60-69 | 1:43:18 | 1:32:38 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:05:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 49 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Runtastic NEBO Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 802 to 861 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:58:38 to 2:02:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 861 (+16%) | 2:02:41 | under 1:36:33 | 1:05:03 |
| 2024 | 744 (-11%) | 2:00:05 | under 1:32:36 | 1:05:06 |
| 2023 | 833 (+5%) | 2:02:30 | under 1:33:21 | 1:07:24 |
| 2022 | 794 (-1%) | 1:59:55 | under 1:32:16 | 1:07:39 |
| 2021 | 802 | 1:58:38 | under 1:32:26 | 1:06:32 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Utah half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:47:06, against 1:54:01 in a typical Utah half marathon, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Marathon: Faster than most US marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 marathon field finished under 3:26:06, against 3:52:43 in a typical US marathon, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for Utah 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 54:25, against 55:17 in a typical Utah 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 250 South Main St, Payson, UT 84651Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,710 feet
- Included with entry
- NEBO Race Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 28, 2027), 2026 (Aug 29, 2026), 2025 (Sep 6, 2025), 2024 (Sep 7, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Aug 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Runtastic NEBO?
- Saturday, August 28, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $34.95 before processing fees, and rises to $129.95 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Utah?
- At $109.95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Utah ($109.25).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 861 runners finished the HALF MARATHON 13.1; the median finish was 2:02:41 and the winner ran 1:05:03.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 861 runners finished the Half Marathon in 2025, close to this year's cap of 1,000, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:47:06, against 1:54:01 in a typical Utah half marathon, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 250 South Main St, Payson, UT 84651.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Utah’s Last Fast Downhill Race to Qualify for the 2028 Boston Marathon
You’ll race down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, surrounded by pine-lined roads, sweeping curves, and views of Mount Nebo, Utah Valley, and Utah Lake far below.
Whether you’re taking on the Marathon with its massive 4,561-foot drop, flying through the Half, or pushing for a PR in the 10K or 5K, every course at NEBO comes with speed, elevation, and a challenge worth showing up for.
This is where you run hard, dig deep, and let gravity do its job. You bring the grit — the canyon brings the drop.