
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
Course
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
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Desert
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 74°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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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