Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Nov 8, 09:00 PM
Bears Ears Marathon and Half
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Road runs in United States, Blanding
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Nov 8, 09:00 PM
About
The Bears Ears Marathon & Half Marathon is a point-to-point course on the edge of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, offering fast, hilly terrain with dramatic red-rock views. Both the marathon and half are USATF-certified, with the marathon serving as a Boston Qualifier.
Catering & aid stations
Water and aid stations along the course; details provided closer to race day.
Pacers
Pacers will be available for both marathon and half marathonStart waves listed in the official race-day schedule (“Renntag für Laufende”). Expect pace band references at the start corrals and on-course pacing support.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Blanding
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan33°18°
↑ 07:34
↓ 17:24
Feb36°20°
↑ 07:10
↓ 17:58
Mar45°27°
↑ 07:30
↓ 19:27
Apr55°34°
↑ 06:44
↓ 19:55
May66°44°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:23
Jun79°55°
↑ 05:58
↓ 20:43
Jul83°61°
↑ 06:10
↓ 20:41
Aug79°58°
↑ 06:36
↓ 20:13
Sep71°51°
↑ 07:02
↓ 19:28
Oct58°40°
↑ 07:28
↓ 18:42
Nov45°29°
↑ 07:00
↓ 17:09
Dec35°20°
↑ 07:28
↓ 17:03
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race number
- Bib
- Chip timing
- Event T-shirt
FAQ
Is this a Boston Qualifier?
Yes, the marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The half is not.
What is the cutoff time?
Cutoff details are provided in the official race-day schedule and registration materials.
Are there aid stations?
Yes, there are water and aid stations along the course.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 08:11:51 PM
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