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3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

3 State Half Marathon: A fast, three-state desert downhill.

Race Date

Nov 6, 2027

Location

Mesquite, NV

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, November 6, 2027
Location
Mesquite, Nevada
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyDestination Worthy

Course

Net DownhillScenic Route

The Experience

The 3 State Half Marathon is anything but ordinary. Starting in Utah, skirting Arizona, and finishing in Nevada, this point-to-point course delivers a rare trifecta: three states in a single race. The route drops roughly 1,750 feet over 13.1 miles, a steep descent that makes for a genuinely fast, gravity-assisted run.

Runners cruise through open desert landscape dotted with Joshua trees, crossing a bridge that marks the state line. The scenery is stark and beautiful, with wide skies and distant red rock. The finish in Mesquite, Nevada, brings a sense of accomplishment unique to this race—hitting three states with speed. It's a pr-friendly course for those chasing times, and a bucket-list draw for 50-state seekers. Swag is a simple T-shirt; the real prize is the experience of covering three states in one morning.

Race-provided description

The 3 State Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.  This race starts in Utah and runs along Arizona and finishes in Nevada. This is a great fast downhill course with around 3500 feet of decline over 26.2 miles. Views on this race are mostly desert landscape with Joshua Trees and crossing over a bridge. This race is all about hitting three states with speed.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, November 6, 2027

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

820 Valley View Dr, Mesquite, NV, 89027

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

road

Scenery

Desert

Difficulty

Hilly

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 74°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

24%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?

The 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is held on Saturday, November 6, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.

Where does the 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K take place?

It takes place in Mesquite, Nevada.

What distances does the 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The 3 State Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a hilly, point to point course.

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