2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon
Cedar Canyon Half Marathon: a fast, net-downhill Utah canyon classic.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Cedar City, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- Cedar City, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Course
The Experience
Start high. Finish fast. The Cedar Canyon Half Marathon drops runners from 8,408 feet to 5,600 feet along a closed canyon road, creating one of the nation's fastest 13.1-mile courses. With a median field of about 540 runners—recently swelling to 708—this event maintains a comfortable, community feel while delivering serious speed.
The net-downhill profile is a magnet for PR seekers and Boston qualifiers. Nearly a quarter of runners return each year, loyalty that speaks to the experience. First run in 2010, the race enters its 16th edition with a growing reputation as a perfect high-altitude tune-up for the nearby St. George Marathon.
Post-race, runners enjoy cool temperatures after the descent, but weather on the course can be warm and windy (averaging 53–79°F with 14 mph wind). This is a straightforward, well-supported race that delivers on its promise: a fast, scenic canyon descent.
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The Cedar City Half is a perfect high-altitude trainer for those preparing for full marathons, including the Saint George Marathon which is held only a few weeks later. This 13.1-mile closed-canyon course is one of the nation's fastest. Runners descend from 8,408 feet in elevation (Lat-Long: 37.594145 N, -112.912180 W (https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B035)) to 5,600 feet at the finish line.
Past Year Results: 2024 Race Results (https://www.brooksee.com/cch/results) 2023 Race Results (https://www.brooksee.com/cch/results) 2022 Race Results (https://www.brook
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
Standout6416 years running
~540 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 1 state
winner 1:05:34
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
25%
Humidity
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Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon?
The 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Where does the 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cedar City, Utah.
What distances does the 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Cedar Canyon Half Marathon is a hilly, point to point course.
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