Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Pickup is at the start and finish line on Friday, April 23, 2027 from 3 to 6 p.m., and on race morning from 5:45 to 7:45 a.m., when race day entry is also taken. Bring a photo ID.
Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Moab, Utah
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The marathon can also be run as a two person team, with each member covering the half marathon course. Prices rise during the registration window (see UltraSignup), and entries cannot be transferred.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | 50K | Apr 24, 20276:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Apr 24, 20276:30 AM | See registration | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20277:30 AM | See registration | – |
| 15K | 15K | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Moab runs 6:23:58, about 12:22 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:42:24 and men in 6:10:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:30 AM, and the 50K starts at 6:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Behind the Rocks trailhead, a dirt road just past mile marker 113 on Hwy 191, about 13 miles south of Moab, 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.
2026 results
All resultsHalf Marathon
239
finishers
2:45:18
median (12:37 /mi)
1:44:46
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
15K
142
finishers
2:09:50
median (13:56 /mi)
1:14:02
winning time
96% / 4%
women / men
50K
37
finishers
7:00:07
median (13:31 /mi)
4:55:12
winning time
95% / 5%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Mad Moose Events) for Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:12:40 or better, the top quarter in 2:26:59, and half the field in 2:45:18; the last tenth came in after 3:32:26.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:38 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:34, and half the field in 2:09:50; the last tenth came in after 2:54:48.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 5:50:17 or better, the top quarter in 6:35:48, and half the field in 7:00:07; the last tenth came in after 8:28:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:47:39 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:56:36 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 2:12:21 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 2:26:48 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 2:42:02 | n/a |
| 70+ | 3:37:15 | n/a |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:26:59, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 15K: Slower than most US trail 15Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 15K field finished under 1:57:34, against 1:33:44 in a typical US trail 15K, so times here run 25 percent slower.
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 guide
What runners should know about Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half, in brief, from the official race website.
Parking and travel
Getting there
Drive about 13 miles south of Moab and turn right onto a dirt road just past mile marker 113; the start is about 2.5 miles in and the road is passable in 2WD. No cars may leave the lot from 7:20 to 8:10 a.m. Attendants direct parking.
Shirt and medal
What runners get
Runners pick Thelma or Louise to print on their bib, and get a race shirt, a shot glass and a belt buckle finisher medal, plus food at the finish.
Rules and FAQ
Bring a cup
Aid stations are cupless, so runners carry a bottle or reusable cup. Cutoff times apply, and the timing chip must be worn on the shoe.
More from the race
Free camping
Runners and their families or crews can camp free at the start and finish area for the weekend.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (madmooseevents.com/thelma-and-louise-half-marathon-rel, madmooseevents.com), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Behind the Rocks trailhead, a dirt road just past mile marker 113 on Hwy 191, about 13 miles south of Moab, Moab, UT 84532Map
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Apr 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 239 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:45:18 and the winner ran 1:44:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:26:59, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Behind the Rocks trailhead, a dirt road just past mile marker 113 on Hwy 191, about 13 miles south of Moab, Moab, UT 84532.
About the race
A women focused trail race south of Moab from Mad Moose Events, set up as a girls' weekend. Courses start at the Behind the Rocks trailhead and cover dirt road, slickrock and sandy washes past Lone Rock, with views of the sandstone fins and the La Sal Mountains.