
2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon
Bryce Canyon Half Marathon: red-rock scenery, small field, high loyalty.
Race Date
Jul 11, 2026
Location
Bryce Canyon, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Location
- Bryce Canyon, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon, first run in 2004 and now in its 22nd edition, offers a uniquely scenic journey through southern Utah's iconic red-rock country. The course winds along Kodachrome Road, surrounded by the rust-colored hoodoos and towering plateaus that make Bryce Canyon Country a world-famous landscape. With a median field of around 600 finishers, the race maintains an intimate, community feel. Roughly 19% of runners return each year, a testament to the event’s quiet appeal.
Runners travel from about 29 states to take part, drawn not by a huge crowd or flashy expo, but by the chance to run through one of the most distinctive terrains in North America. The course is challenging but rewarding, with rolling hills and high-altitude vistas at every turn. The $3,000 purse attracts a competitive edge, but the atmosphere remains low-key and welcoming. The finish line celebration, set against the dramatic backdrop of Bryce Canyon, is the perfect payoff for a morning spent on the red dirt roads.
For those seeking a half marathon that feels like a genuine adventure rather than a commercial spectacle, the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon delivers. It’s a destination-worthy race that pairs a beautiful, demanding course with the quiet hospitality of a small Utah town.
Race-provided description
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Bryce Canyon Half Marathon july 11 2026
Join us this year!!
THE RACE WILL BE HELD JULY 11TH THIS YEAR, THE SECOND WEEKEND IN JULY.
Register NOW (https://www.raceentry.com/bryce-canyon-half-marathon/race-information)
2020 Race Results (http://www.runsum.com/results/results.php?raceid=423)
2024 RACE RESULTS (https://www.runsum.com/results/results.php?raceid=570)
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BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON $3,000 purse The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon weekend has something for everyone. The half marathon course takes you through the iconic red rock that is abundant throughout Bryce Canyon Country. Catch a taste of the red rocks along Kodachrome Road on the 5k Walk/Run or get blasted with color in the Color Me Fun Run. Come and enjoy Bryce Canyon Country and be sure to bring your friends.
HALF MARATHON (https://www.brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com/races#M
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout7422 years running
~600 finishers a year
shrinking
19% returning runners
8 photos
runners from 29 states
winner 1:04:12
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
19%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon?
The 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon is held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Where does the 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Bryce Canyon, Utah.
What distances does the 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Bryce Canyon Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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