🇺🇸St. George, USA
St. George Marathon
Oct 3, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
280 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Lottery
PB potential
World-record territory — one of the fastest courses on the planet
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
The St. George Marathon is consistently ranked among the fastest road marathons in the world. The point-to-point course descends 450m net from the Pine Valley Mountains to the finish at Vernon Worthen Park, passing through Snow Canyon State Park's red rock formations and lava fields. October conditions of 7–16°C are near-perfect for racing. Pacer groups cover every five-minute goal time, organisation is world-class, and the volunteer ratio is exceptional. Entry is by lottery — apply in January for October — due to consistent oversubscription from Boston qualifier hunters.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
7–16°C
Humidity
20–40%
Conditions
Clear Utah autumn — ideal PB conditions
Wind
5–15 km/h canyon variable
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