Runtastic NEBO
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Payson, UT
The Experience
Utah’s Last Fast Downhill Race to Qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon
You’ll race down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, surrounded by pine-lined roads, sweeping curves, and views of Mount Nebo, Utah Valley, and Utah Lake far below. Whether you’re taking on the Marathon with its massive 4,561-foot drop, flying through the Half, or pushing for a PR in the 10K or 5K, every course at NEBO comes with speed, elevation, and a challenge worth showing up for. This is where you run hard, dig deep, and let gravity do its job. You bring the grit — the canyon brings the drop.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
NEBO Race Shirt
Start Location
250 South Main St., Payson, UT, 84651
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+47.11 m
Separation
69.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
UT17007TJD · Mt. Nebo Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
Standout7915 years running
~1,710 finishers a year
shrinking
27% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 21 states
winner 1:05:02
typical high 87°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
34%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 12,286 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
12,286
Median time
2:02:40
Latest turnout
861
States
41
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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