Bears Ears Marathon and Half
The Bears Ears Marathon offers a unique desert landscape run with a significant net downhill.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Blanding, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Blanding, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 117
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Bears Ears Marathon, held annually in Blanding, Utah, presents a unique running experience through a striking desert landscape. This USATF-certified course is known for its significant net drop, offering a fast profile that can be conducive to personal bests.
With its most recent edition in 2024, the race has seen a median of around 59 finishers, drawing participants from across the country. The event is noted for its challenging desert environment and the potential for quick times, though the field size has trended smaller in recent years. The typical winning time hovers around 88 minutes, indicating a competitive pace among the front runners.
Runners can expect a course that is largely paved and designed for speed, with a substantial start-finish separation that highlights its point-to-point nature. The race's location in southeastern Utah provides a distinctive backdrop, appealing to those seeking a scenic yet fast challenge.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Desert
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+13.89 m
Separation
96.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
UT23010TJD · Bears Ears Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
2 years running
~58.5 finishers a year
shrinking
8% returning runners
USATF certified
runners from 1 state
winner 1:28:19
typical high 54°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
34°
Afternoon (High)
54°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
45%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 117 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
117
Median time
2:18:25
Latest turnout
53
States
1
Turnout by year
2023–2024
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Bears Ears Marathon and Half?
The Bears Ears Marathon and Half is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where does the Bears Ears Marathon and Half take place?
It takes place in Blanding, Utah.
What distances does the Bears Ears Marathon and Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M.
Is the Bears Ears Marathon and Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Bears Ears Marathon and Half is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Bears Ears Marathon and Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 117 runners who have completed the Bears Ears Marathon and Half.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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