Moab Trail Marathon

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Sports & AdventureMoab
Dates7–8 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceHosting a USATF national championship
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Moab Trail Marathon in Moab

The Moab Trail Marathon is a distance-running event held each November on scenic trails around Moab, Utah, offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, and Kids K distances. The 2026 races run November 7 and 8 and serve as host for the USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships and the Collegiate Trail Running Championships, drawing competitive and recreational runners to courses through red rock desert terrain.

Moab has built its modern identity around outdoor recreation, mountain biking on slickrock trails, rafting the Colorado River, and hiking through Arches and Canyonlands, and the Moab Trail Marathon extends that identity into competitive distance running.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Hosting a USATF national championship distance alongside a collegiate championship in the same weekend gives the Moab Trail Marathon a competitive depth uncommon among scenic destination races, drawing elite trail runners to compete for national titles on the same course recreational runners use to finish their first trail half marathon

02

The mystery stays covered

The race routes wind through the same red rock canyon terrain that draws hikers and mountain bikers to Moab year-round, with elevation changes and technical footing that distinguish it from road marathons in flatter cities

03

The city starts moving

A Kids K distance extends the event to families, and proceeds support local nonprofit beneficiaries, tying the race directly into Moab's community rather than functioning as a purely commercial event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event's defining tradition is its dual role as both a community destination race and a national championship host

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing the same red rock courses used by recreational finishers with the USATF Trail Half Marathon National Championships and Collegiate Trail Running Championships each cycle

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

7–8 November 2026

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Moab; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Trail running shoes with solid grip for rock and sand, moisture-wicking layers that can be removed as temperatures rise, and a hat or buff for sun exposure on exposed desert terrain.

Safety

At Moab Trail Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Moab Trail Marathon does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.94 N, 85.63 WOpen in Google Maps

Moab, UT

Nearest airportGRR — Gerald R. Ford
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Moab; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Moab Trail Marathon does not become the hardest part.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Moab via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Moab, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearTrail running shoes with solid grip for rock and sand, moisture-wicking layers that can be removed as temperatures rise, and a hat or buff for sun exposure on exposed desert terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Moab Trail Marathon?

Moab Trail Marathon is listed for 7–8 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Moab Trail Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Moab, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Moab, UT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLmoabtrailmarathon.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates7–8 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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