2026 Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half

What race distances are available?

• →50K with an elevation gain of 2,979 feet and a highest point of 5,726 feet
• →Marathon with an elevation gain of 2,644 feet and a highest point of 5,726 feet
• →Half Marathon with an elevation gain of 1,178 feet and a highest point of 5,727 feet
• →15K with an elevation gain of 745 feet and a highest point of 5,726 feet

How much does registration cost?

• →50K: $190 (+ fees)
• →Marathon: $175 (+ fees)
• →Half Marathon: $145 (+ fees)
• →15K: $125 (+ fees)

What is included with registration?

• →Custom race-specific shirt
• →Custom Thelma and Louise shot glass
• →Unique belt buckle finisher medal
• →Post-race food and refreshments
• →Free camping at Mad Moose Base Camp
• →Option to choose "Thelma" or "Louise" on your race bib

What is the race day schedule?

• →5:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. — Race Day Packet Pick-up & Registration
• →6:30 a.m. — 50K and Marathon Start
• →7:30 a.m. — Half Marathon Start
• →8:00 a.m. — 15K Start
• →Pre-race announcements 10 minutes before each start

When and where is packet pickup?

• →Friday, April 24, 2026: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Start/Finish Line, Behind the Rocks Trail
• →Saturday, April 25, 2026: 5:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. at the Start/Finish Line
• →Photo ID required to receive your own packet
• →You may pick up another runner's goody bag and shirt, but NOT their bib

What are the course characteristics?

• →Terrain includes sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and smooth jeep trails
• →Course is set in the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area with views of Lone Rock walls and La Sal Mountains
• →This is a cup-less event; bring your own reusable cup
• →Water dispensers available at start/finish and every aid station

What are the course maps and elevation details?

• →50K Map: Drive ↗
• →50K Interactive Map: Caltopo ↗
• →Marathon Map: Drive ↗
• →Marathon Interactive Map: Caltopo ↗
• →Half Marathon Map: Drive ↗
• →Half Marathon Interactive Map: Caltopo ↗
• →15K Map: Drive ↗
• →15K Interactive Map: Caltopo ↗

What is the camping situation?

• →Free camping is available at Mad Moose Base Camp for participants, family, and crew
• →Base camp is located at the start/finish area
• →Additional lodging options are available through Discovermoab ↗

Are there any important event restrictions?

• →Entries are non-transferable
• →Vehicles may not leave the parking area from 7:20 a.m. – 8:10 a.m.
• →The road to the start is technical but passable for 2WD; allow plenty of travel time