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Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Oakley · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$130From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 26, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 26, 2026 · Entry fee $55 · Start 07:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The inaugural event will be held on September 26, 2026, at the Oakley Rodeo Grounds in Oakley, Utah.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
RileyCookRan in 2012 · Finish time 2:51:38
“The course was a nasty bugger!”

RileyCook completed the 2012 Utah Marathon in 2:51:38. The course climbed for roughly the first 18 miles and descended over the final 6, but they said the last 8 miles were extremely painful.

Read the original on Fast Running Blog

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $130

Utah Marathon · until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $85

until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $75

until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $55

until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Merikos 19.65 mi

Merikos 19.65 mi

Entry cost $100

until Sep 26, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limitFull marathon 5.5 hours
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Full marathon 5.5 hours, Merikos 5 hours, half marathon 4 hours, 10K 4 hours, 5K 3 hours

EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km07:305h30m
Half21.0975km09:004h
10K10km09:304h
5K5km09:453h
Other31.62km08:005h
START

4300 UT-32, Oakley, UT

Start · Google Maps
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The start and finish are at Oakley Rodeo Grounds.

The course runs on Summit County ranch roads at an elevation of 6,500 feet, with the Uinta Mountains on the horizon.

The roads are closed to through traffic, and parking is available inside the grounds.

The marathon starts at 7:30 am and must be completed within 5 hours 30 minutes, while the half marathon starts at 9:00 am with a time limit of 4 hours.

The 19.65-mile Merikos is this event's distinctive distance: longer than the half marathon and shorter than the full marathon.

Merikos starts at 8:00 am, the 10K at 9:30 am, and the 5K at 9:45 am, with a time limit of 5 hours, 4 hours, and 3 hours respectively.

Water, Gatorade, and packaged snacks are provided along every course.

After finishing, you can receive food and snacks, a finisher medal, and a commemorative Tri-Blend performance shirt.

The event is organised by Old Dominion Racing, which has held races in Virginia, Maryland, and other locations.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Event T-shirt 2026

Finisher medal 2026

Bag drop 2026

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information is not publicly available, so check the RunSignup page.
9/25 (Fri) 12:00~19:00, 9/26 (Sat) 06:30~Before the race starts

9/25 (Fri) Salt Lake Running Company (2454 S 700 E, SLC) / 9/26 (Sat) Oakley Rodeo Grounds

Google Maps
The full marathon · half marathon · 10K and 5K are held together
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None — drive-in venue

Start/finish is Oakley Rodeo Grounds, 4300 North State Road 32, Oakley, UT.

The organizer explicitly states: 'Real parking.

On site, no shuttle, no early-morning hunt.'

Getting to the finish

none — same venue as start

Same Oakley Rodeo Grounds site.

Road closures

On-site parking available at the rodeo arena; Road control for passing vehicles

More details

None — the organizer states that no shuttle is needed;

free on-site parking is available.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Because course is run at an elevation of 6,500 feet, you need to set a more conservative opening pace than your usual race pace.

At the course aid stations, you can get water, Gatorade, and packaged snacks, but it is best to bring the amount and familiar products you need yourself.

Bag check and toilets are available at the start and finish venue.

You can consider the Park City Sheraton, which is 20 minutes from the start, as an accommodation option.

Oakley Rodeo Grounds is at 4300 North State Road 32.

On-site parking is available, and no shuttle service is provided.

You can collect bib from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on 25 September at Salt Lake Running Company, 2454 S 700 E, Salt Lake City.

On race day, collection is available at the grounds from 6:30 am until before the start of each event.

Adults need photo identification, and shirts are not guaranteed for people who register during the final week.

Times are local to Oakley. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) start line in Oakley

Hotels that make race morning easy

2 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Splendor Valley Farms Huge Log Cabin with King Bed Bunk Beds and Game Room

Accommodation · 2.0km

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Time for you, before and after the finish

9 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Salt Lake City｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Salt Lake City International Airport

$79

View on Klook

Salt Lake City Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$56

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Oakley with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Oakley.

Total cost and budget for Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Oakley runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)

FAQ
When does Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 26, 2026.

How much is the Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $55.

What is the time limit for Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027?

Full marathon 5.5 hours, Merikos 5 hours, half marathon 4 hours, 10K 4 hours, 5K 3 hours.

(From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) 2027 start?

4300 UT-32, Oakley, UT. (From the 2026 edition)

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