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

Utah 10k2026-09-26

Get ready for an unforgettable first-ever experience at the Utah Marathon, taking place on September 26th, 2026, at the stunning Oakley Rodeo Grounds in Oakley, Utah!

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com WebsiteOfficial race siteutahmarathon.com LocationOakley, UTRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"I came to Oakley specifically to run the inaugural Utah Marathon full distance and was blown away by how polished a first-year event this was. The start/finish at the Oakley..."

Inaugural race knocked it out of the park — the Merikos distance is geniusFull Marathon · advanced · Apr 2026

"I drove up from Salt Lake City for the half marathon and the half did not disappoint. The 288 feet of elevation gain was totally manageable — a few gentle climbs that broke up..."

Great new race with beautiful trails — worth the drive to OakleyHalf Marathon · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

Trail 10k layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

0 ft net

288 ft up and 290 ft down across the Utah 10k.

Pressure point

Altitude adjustment

Even a modest rise can feel bigger if you are not acclimated, so keep the early effort calmer than sea-level pace.

Weather bias

Weather can swing fast

Cooler starts, sun exposure, and mountain-weather shifts can all matter more than one average forecast line.

Free training plan

Build a free Utah 10k plan for this race.

Keep race research first. When you want it, open a quick planner that uses the selected distance, the selected race date, and the course itself.

Course Profile

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

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

How hard is a 10K?

Planning read

74/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Forecast preview

Weather read

Mostly neutral

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

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

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+0.1 mph

Interpretation

Mostly neutral

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 182.2 degAverage wind 2.3 mphDominant direction E

Estimated weather effect

+0.45%

Heuristic read

Close to neutral weather

Help score

-8

Historical profile

Historical weather summary not available yet

Historical weather coverage is still limited for this race.

Avg start temp N/AAvg wind N/AAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

N/A

Headwind years

N/A

Helpful weather

N/A

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

Historical years not available yet

Historical weather years are not available for this race yet.

Start

51F

Mostly Clear

2.0 mph · E

Mid-course

52F

Mostly Clear

3.0 mph · E

Finish

51F

Mostly Clear

2.0 mph · E

Course Breakdown

Where the race gets tactically interesting

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This is a deterministic pacing band built from the available course trace and race distance.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) Utah 10k race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

1 recorded year

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

10 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening congestion

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Oakley, UT should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the Utah 10k at Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

Utah 10k planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) official site Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

1

Recorded race years

Available

Utah 10k

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) Utah 10k

Runner reviews live

Course

87/100

Logistics

47/100

Crowd support

67/100

Aid stations

67/100

Finish area

80/100

Recommend

93/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?

Question 2Is Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k)?

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