Southern Utah Half Marathon
Southern Utah Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic point-to-point course with stunning desert views.
Race Date
Mar 27, 2027
Location
Washington, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 27, 2027
- Location
- Washington, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 13.1 Miles, Pacer
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 7,333
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Southern Utah Half Marathon, first run in 2014 and now in its 13th edition, draws runners from about 30 states for a fast, scenic journey. With a median field size of around 1,362 finishers and a growing trend, this race has become a beloved event.
The course is largely a net downhill, starting with a quick descent on roads before transitioning to the paved Virgin River Trail for the remaining miles. This profile, combined with the ~0 ft elevation gain and loss, makes it a prime candidate for personal bests, though some reviews mention a few short uphills and the need to navigate around other trail users.
Runners praise the beautiful desert scenery, particularly the sunrise views towards Zion National Park. The production is highly rated, with efficient logistics like shuttles and well-stocked aid stations contributing to a smooth race day experience. The finisher medal is noted for its quality and unique design, and the overall atmosphere is described as well-supported and enjoyable.
Race-provided description
The Southern Utah Half Marathon is a beautiful route starting at Highland Park in Washington, UT. It offers amazing views of the sun rising over Zion National Park in the distance. The race will proceed quickly downhill through City of Washington to the scenic Virgin River Trail. This paved trail offers a gradual decline grade for the remaining 9 miles of the race.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 27, 2027
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1250 Highland Pkwy, Washington, UT, 84780
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+9.48 m
Separation
75.4%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
UT17010TJD
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9213 years running
~1,362 finishers a year
growing or steady
17% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 30 states
winner 1:07:12
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
46%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,333 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
7,333
Median time
2:08:43
Latest turnout
708
States
43
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Southern Utah Half Marathon?
The Southern Utah Half Marathon is held on Saturday, March 27, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Southern Utah Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Washington, Utah.
What distances does the Southern Utah Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 13.1 Miles, Pacer.
Is the Southern Utah Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Southern Utah Half Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Southern Utah Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,333 runners who have completed the Southern Utah Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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