Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Southern Utah's Sun Marathon offers a winter escape with stunning red rock scenery.
Race Date
Jan 23, 2027
Location
Santa Clara, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Location
- Santa Clara, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, Virtual Race, Full Slow Racer - 30 Mins Early Start for Racers 7:00:00+ to finish
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Sun Marathon series in Santa Clara, Utah, provides a welcome escape from winter's chill, drawing runners to the warmer climes of Southern Utah. The event features multiple distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, along with a virtual option.
While the courses are noted for being primarily downhill, they incorporate some rollers and short climbs. Runners can expect breathtaking views of massive red rock mountains throughout the race. The marathon and half marathon routes also offer scenic vistas of Gunlock Reservoir and a river.
This event aims to provide a pleasant racing experience with typical race-day temperatures ranging from 34–49°F, making it an attractive option for those seeking to continue their running through the colder months.
Race-provided description
The Sun Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This race purpose is to get runners out of the cold and into the warmth of Southern Utah in the St. George/Santa Clara Area. Though the courses are primarily downhill over the distance there are some rollers and a few climbs. The views during this race are great with huge red rock mountains all around to views of Gunlock Reservoir during the Marathon and a nice river along the Full and Half Marathons.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
2375 Rachel Dr, Santa Clara, UT, 84765
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 49°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
34°
Afternoon (High)
49°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
The Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is held on Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K take place?
It takes place in Santa Clara, Utah.
What distances does the Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, Virtual Race, Full Slow Racer - 30 Mins Early Start for Racers 7:00:00+ to finish.
Is the Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Sun Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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