2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT)
The Southwest Series in Bluff, Utah, offers a unique desert running experience with a focus on community and no time limits.
Race Date
Nov 10, 2026
Location
Bluff, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Location
- Bluff, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 287
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Mainly Marathons Southwest Series unfolds in the dramatic desert landscape of Bluff, Utah, offering a unique challenge for runners. This event, now in its ninth year, draws participants from approximately 24 states, with a loyal contingent of about 29% returning each year.
The course is a loop, designed to be flat with minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast race for those seeking personal bests. Runners can expect a straightforward, road-based route through the striking high-desert terrain.
Organized by the "Loony Running Family," the series emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with "no time limits" and "great food." Award-winning medals and a strong sense of community are hallmarks of this event, encouraging runners to "RUN this country, TOGETHER!"
Race-provided description
World's Best Running Series! No Time Limits Great Food Award-Winning Medals Loony Running Family! We RUN this country, TOGETHER!Event details and scheduleThanks for running with Mainly Marathons! Take a look at our website for additional details about this series and our other series of races. Also, join our Facebook group to stay up-to-date with our loony adventures: Main Group and Southwest Series. If you're interested in some Mainly Merch, check out our online store HERE. We'll offer some items (hats, stickers, magnets, mugs, etc.) in-person at the races, the Mainly Merch store best option for a variety of fun designs and quality merchandise to showcase your loonacy! If you have any questions, email [email protected] We RUN this country, TOGETHER!
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Desert
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Standout659 years running
~41 finishers a year
small race — neutral
29% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 24 states
winner 1:46:28
typical high 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 287 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
287
Median time
4:08:11
Latest turnout
41
States
41
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT)?
The 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) is held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
Where does the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) take place?
It takes place in Bluff, Utah.
What distances does the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT) is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 287 runners who have completed the 2026 Southwest Series - Day 3 (UT).
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