Southern Utah Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Washington, Utah
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $52 on Dec 13, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Mar 27, 20277:00 AM | $48$52 after Dec 13, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 27, 20277:00 AM | $81$86 after Dec 13, 2026 | – |
| Pacer | – | Mar 27, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| Wheelchair Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 27, 20277:00 AM | $81$86 after Dec 13, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $52 on Dec 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $48 until Dec 13, then $52 until Mar 27.
- Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon: $81 until Dec 13, then $86 until Mar 27.
Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $81, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Utah ($85).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Utah runs 2:07:43, about 9:45 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:28 and men in 1:59:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 2,850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1250 Highland Pkwy, Washington, UT 84780
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon
Pacer
Wheelchair Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Southern Utah Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Southern Utah Half Marathon?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:02 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:27, and half the field in 2:09:08; the last tenth came in after 2:50:07.
At the 2026 Pacer, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:22, and half the field in 1:56:37; the last tenth came in after 3:03:42.
At the 2026 Wheelchair Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:15:38 or better, the top quarter in 2:30:57, and half the field in 2:39:30; the last tenth came in after 2:39:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:52:54 | 1:45:05 |
| 20-29 | 1:42:01 | 1:18:44 |
| 30-39 | 1:31:57 | 1:20:38 |
| 40-49 | 1:40:23 | 1:29:00 |
| 50-59 | 1:53:13 | 1:29:07 |
| 60-69 | 2:10:42 | 1:46:17 |
| 70+ | 2:35:20 | 2:07:20 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Southern Utah Half Marathon Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 574 to 704 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:08:02 to 2:09:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 704 (+2%) | 2:09:08 | under 1:42:02 | 1:07:12 |
| 2025 | 689 (+17%) | 2:07:33 | under 1:39:29 | 1:05:24 |
| 2024 | 589 (-5%) | 2:12:08 | under 1:43:37 | 1:12:24 |
| 2023 | 621 (+8%) | 2:09:54 | under 1:37:39 | 1:07:07 |
| 2022 | 574 | 2:08:02 | under 1:38:19 | 1:10:36 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Utah half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:27, against 1:54:01 in a typical Utah half marathon, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 27 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 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
- 1250 Highland Pkwy, Washington, UT 84780Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,850 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 28, 2026), 2025 (Mar 29, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 22, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Southern Utah Half Marathon?
- Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $52 on Dec 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Utah?
- At $81, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Utah ($85).
- 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, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 704 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:09:08 and the winner ran 1:07:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:27, against 1:54:01 in a typical Utah half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1250 Highland Pkwy, Washington, UT 84780.
From the organizers
The Southern Utah Half Marathon is a beautiful route starting at Highland Park in Washington, UT. It offers amazing views of the sun rising over Zion National Park in the distance. The race will proceed quickly downhill through City of Washington to the scenic Virgin River Trail. This paved trail offers a gradual decline grade for the remaining 9 miles of the race.