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Dogtown Races

Dogtown Half Marathon offers a challenging yet runner-friendly course with mixed terrain and a fast finish.

Race Date

Jan 30, 2027

Location

Washington, UT

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Location
Washington, Utah
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K run | kids run
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Mixed
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

BQ RelevantPR Friendly

Atmosphere

Great MedalGreat Swag

Course

Net DownhillScenic Route

The Experience

The Dogtown Half Marathon, held in Washington, Utah, presents a unique challenge with its mixed terrain and a significant descent towards the finish. The course begins in Hurricane and quickly descends into the Coral Canyon subdivision before transitioning onto trails. Runners will navigate sections of the Coral Canyon Trail and Highland South Loop, eventually turning onto a dirt trail that leads to the paved Cottonwood Trail for a fast, steep descent to the Virgin River.

The final miles follow the Virgin River Boardwalk and Sullivan Park, culminating in a grass crossing to the finish line. This race is noted for being runner-friendly yet challenging, with a significant downhill section in the latter half. It's also a qualifying event for the Utah Half and Full Marathon Series, appealing to those seeking to improve their times.

Race-provided description

      Dogtwon Races has a race for everyone. Run the sceni Half Marathon, check out our Brand New 10K, go light with the 5K. The kids can participate in the kids run. You don't want to miss the Dogtown Half Marathon!  Our Half Course is more runner friendly but a challenge!  The Dogtown Half Marathon starting line is located at 193 N Old Highway 91 in Hurricane. Runners will head west and make a right turn at mile 1 onto Foothills Drive, descending into the Coral Canyon subdivision and crossing under SR-9 to Coral Canyon Blvd. At mile 3.5, runners will turn right onto E. Grasslands Pkwy and at mile 4, make a right turn onto Coral Canyon Trail.  Following the trail up to Highland Pkwy, runners will pass through Highland Park and continue, crossing Telegraph, and then turning right onto the Highland South Loop trail on the other side. At mile 8.7, runners will turn right on Telegraph and then take a right turn on Landfill Rd.  Continuing southeast on Landfill Rd for approximately 0.7 miles, runners will turn right onto a dirt trail leading to the paved trailhead of Cottonwood Trail. From there, runners will experience a fast and steep descent to the Virgin River.  Around mile 11.8, runners will turn right towards the Virgin River Boardwalk and Sullivan Park.  Staying on the trail until just past the fishing pond at Sullivan Park, runners will turn right onto the grass to cross the finish line.   The 10K & 5K Starts and Finishes at Sullivan Soccer Park located at 965 S Washington Fields Rd Kids Run will be at the Sullivan Soccer Park and put on by our City Youth Council Sign up by January 15th to guarantee you get a race shirt & metal!  Big Thanks to all our sponsors for their support on this race! More details,  please visit www.washingtoncity.org/run   Half Course:   https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6093451405  10K Map Course:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6587299373 5K Map Course:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6093478966 Kids Fun Run Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6112240132    The Dogtown Half is now a qualifying event for the Utah Half and Full Marathon Series! Click HERE to learn more. 

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Washington, UT

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

mixed

Scenery

Lake River

Surface

Dirt Trail, Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5K run | kids run

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details5/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather8/10

typical high 52°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

34°

Afternoon (High)

52°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

51%

Humidity

Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Dogtown Races?

The Dogtown Races is held on Saturday, January 30, 2027.

Where does the Dogtown Races take place?

It takes place in Washington, Utah.

What distances does the Dogtown Races offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K run | kids run.

Is the Dogtown Races course flat and good for a PR?

The Dogtown Races is a rolling hills, point to point course.

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