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Escalante Canyons Marathon

Escalante, UT
Saturday, October 10, 2026


  5 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description
The Escalante Canyons Marathon starts in Boulder, Utah (elev. 6680 feet) and the entire course is on Scenic Byway 12.

The course runs in a southwest direction and is mostly downhill until Mile 12, where the road crosses the Escalante River (elev. 5265 feet). It then turns northwest and is mostly uphill until Mile 18 (elev. 6200 feet). From Mile 18 on, the course is a gradual westward descent to the finish line in Escalante, Utah (elev. 5804 feet).

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, October 10, 2026
2025: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 44°F (6°C)
Average High: 59°F (15°C)
Average Low: 28° F (-2°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 89.45
Course Score: 89.45

Race Size

2025: 35 Finishers
2024: 27 Finishers
2023: 56 Finishers
2022: 25 Finishers
2021: 55 Finishers
2020: 56 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 5.7%
2024: 3.7%
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: 1.8%
2020: 10.7%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 39°F  (4°C)

Race Start Conditions

41°F  (5°C)
Humidity: 61%

Clear
NW 6 mph

PR Score

90.7

Course Score

90.7






Escalante Canyons Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Escalante Canyons Marathon was the 503rd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 521st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 5.7% of Escalante Canyons Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 3.7% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Escalante Canyons Marathon ranked 251st among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 356th in 2024. In Utah, it ranked 12th in 2025 and 13th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Escalante Canyons Marathon has a Course Score of 89.45, ranking it as the 459th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 17th 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 Escalante Canyons Marathon a PR Score of 89.45. The PR Score ranks the Escalante Canyons Marathon as the 458th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 17th best marathon for a PR in Utah.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Escalante Canyons Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Utah for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Escalante Canyons Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed459th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 17th fastest marathon course in Utah
Top 100% Nationally#17 of 17 in Utah
PR Potential458th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 17th best marathon for a PR in Utah
Top 100% Nationally#17 of 17 in Utah
Boston Qualifier Rate251st highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 12th highest BQ percentage in Utah
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 53% Nationally#12 of 14 in Utah
Race Size503rd largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 22nd largest marathon in Utah
Based on 2025 results
Top 85% Nationally#22 of 24 in Utah

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 6771 feet (2064m)
Min Elevation: 5209 feet (1588m)

Elevation Gain: 1888 feet (575m)
Elevation Loss: 2559 feet (780m)


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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 2 reviews
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Everything Good!

Full Review:

Everything about the Escalante Marathon is good and memorable. And everything good about a small town was part of our marathon day. The race is superbly well organized, the nvolunteers REALLY cared, the high school Spanish class Friday feed was tasty and fairly priced, the aid stations were perfect, the finishers medal and ribbon is beautiful, the Finish Line food was varied and tasty — Howzabout pumpkin pie with a mountain of whipped cream? The course is killer beautiful and dang demanding on the uphill-to-the-heavens miles 11 to 17. Something to be proud of having taken on!

Race Tips:

Bring a warm coat and pants to wear till the start. Light gloves with hand warmers will make the early miles comfy. A long-sleeved shirt for the early miles.
Reviewed by Lowell Hawkes About 2022

Wonderful Experience

Full Review:

This race was well organized by kind people. The race is small so it feels like a wonderfully personal experience. Most course support comes from family/friends of other runners waiting for their runner to come by but everyone was warm & friendly. At the finish line there was delicious food like sandwiches & pumpkin pie.

Race Tips:

The course has some substantial hills but the terrain is gorgeous, worth every step.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Parking is easy, it is essential to rent a car if you are coming from out of town.
Reviewed by M About 2016