2026 Southern Utah Half Marathon

The 2026 Southern Utah Half Marathon will take place on March 28, 2026, starting at Highland Park in Washington, Utah, and finishing at Bloomington Park in St. George, Utah. Participants can expect a scenic route along a paved trail, offering breathtaking views of the sunrise over Zion National Park. The event will be held in Washington, Utah, with the start and finish lines in Washington and St. George, respectively. The weather forecast for the day indicates a low of 46°F and a high of 76°F, with sunrise at 6:45 AM and the race start at 7:00 AM.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon
• →Wheelchair Half Marathon

How much does registration cost?

• →Half Marathon: $84
• →Wheelchair Half Marathon: $84

When does registration close?

• →Registration for both the Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon closes on March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM MDT.

What is the event schedule?

• →The event starts at 7:00 AM MDT and ends at 11:00 AM MDT.
• →Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St George Running Center.

What is the course like?

• →The course is a road/paved trail event starting at Highland Park in Washington, Utah.
• →The first 4 miles feature a downhill section, followed by a gradual descent along the Virgin River Trail for the remaining 9 miles.
• →The finish line is located at Bloomington Park in St. George, Utah.

What transportation options are available to the start?

• →Shuttle buses will depart from Bloomington Park (finish line) between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM.
• →Alternative drop-off options are available for friends and family to drop runners off at Highland Park.
• →GPS coordinates are provided for the start location.

What facilities are available during the event?

• →Aid stations are located at miles 2.25, 4, 6, 8.5, 10.5, and 11.75.
• →Each aid station provides water, Gnarly Hydration (Gatorade), e-Gel Turbo / e-Gel Endurance, and porta-potties.
• →Additional items at miles 6 and 10.5 include oranges, bananas, and GU energy gels.
• →Porta-potties are also available at miles 4, 6, and 10.5.

What is included in registration?

• →All participants receive a Southern Utah Half Marathon T-shirt, headband, and a souvenir rally towel (first 500 registrants).
• →Finishers receive a finisher medal if they complete the course within 4 hours.
• →Awards are given to the top 3 in each age division and the top 5 men and women overall.

What are the age categories?

• →Age categories include: 14 & under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over.

What are the race rules and conditions?

• →The time limit for the event is 4 hours, with the finish line closing at 11:00 AM.
• →Chip timing is used, with the chip located on the back of the bib.
• →Mile markers are clearly marked throughout the course.
• →Gear check is available at the start, with bags requiring a visible race number.

What are the awards and prizes?

• →Top 3 finishers in each age division receive awards.
• →Top 5 men and women overall receive gift cards to St. George Running Center.
• →The awards ceremony is scheduled for approximately 10:00 AM.

What should participants know about the event?

• →The course may be subject to changes to ensure the full 13.1-mile distance.
• →Only 5 shuttle buses are available due to driver shortages, and carpooling is encouraged.
• →Social distancing is required at aid stations.
• →Any clothing dropped on the course will be donated.