A BIG WELCOME TO THE 2025

ESCALANTE CANYONS MARATHON,

HALF MARATHON, & 5K!!

This marks the 13^th running of the Escalante Canyons Marathon, and we welcome all our runners.  You are an intrepid bunch, especially this year!  We will do our best to make sure you have a great race experience, despite the uncertain weather.  Note that we do NOT intend to cancel the race unless conditions prove to be unacceptably dangerous.

We wish you all safe travels as you make your way to the Escalante Canyons area.  We’ll have your race packets ready and, if any weather or other updates are needed, we’ll let you know at packet pickup.  We encourage you to review the Race Information page, and we’ll answer any questions you may still have when you pick up your packet.  We want to make special note of two important considerations:  The pre-race dinner and the impending weather conditions.

PRE-RACE DINNER.  The traditional pre-race pasta dinner will be offered adjacent to the packet pickup table at the Escalante City Park picnic pavilion.  We’ll include a voucher for runners for a meal at no cost in your race bags; all others are welcome, with meals costing $10 (cash or check).  Join community members and other runners for some carb loading!

WEATHER CONDITIONS.  First off, as you may have heard, it’s looking like a rainy and cool weekend for the races.  While there’s nothing more refreshing than desert rains, substantial storm fronts may move through the region for the next few days.  In terms of risks, the race courses themselves are not subject to flash floods, but it’s possible that water could be standing or moving over the road in places.  Lightning storms pose more of a risk, but they are highly unlikely to occur during race time (given usual storm patterns in the area).

Temperatures are projected to range from the low 50s at start lines to the mid- or high 50s at the finish line.  All else being equal, these are great running temperatures, but rain and wind could make it feel cooler.  You shouldn’t be at any risk of hypothermia if you wear appropriate rain gear and warm clothing.  Note that we’ll have cast-off clothing/gear bags so that you can dress warmly while waiting for each race to start; we’ll transport these bags to the finish line.  We’ll also have clothing bags at the first aid station or two so that you can cast off additional items to make your run more comfortable.

We’re optimistic that conditions will be conducive to a truly unique race on Saturday.  If it does rain, this will be the first stormy event since the Escalante Canyons Marathon was initiated.  While we’ll do whatever’s needed to keep you safe, we hope you’ll embrace the challenge!

Marathon and Half Marathon Courses

are USA Track & Field Certified

Come and experience a race event like no other.  The Escalante Canyons Marathon and Half Marathon Run offer wildly scenic vistas across a landscape of unmatched ruggedness, a course with dramatic topography, pristine air, and a profound sense of serenity.

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