Bluff, UT
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Race Dates
2026: Saturday, November 7, 2026Course Information
Profile: DownhillRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 46°F (7°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 100.05Race Size
2025: 80 FinishersBQ Percentages
2025: 8.8%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 64°F (18°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
35°F (2°C) |
PR Score |
97.38 |
Course Score |
97.38 |
The Bears Ears Marathon was the 418th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 397th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2025, 8.8% of Bears Ears Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 11.8% of finishers qualified for Boston.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bears Ears Marathon ranked 163rd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 134th in 2024. In Utah, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 5th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.
The Bears Ears Marathon has a Course Score of 100.05, ranking it as the 39th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in Utah.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bears Ears Marathon a PR Score of 100.05. The PR Score ranks the Bears Ears Marathon as the 34th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Utah.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Bears Ears Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Utah for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 6135 feet (1870m)
Min Elevation: 4324 feet (1318m)
Elevation Gain: 296 feet (90m)
Elevation Loss: 2105 feet (641m)
Course updated 06/11/2026
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