Ogden Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay

Name: Ogden Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay
Start: 2025-05-17
End: 2025-05-17
Rating: 0

Ogden, UT, United States

17 May, 2025 (Sat)

Event size: 5000 - 9999 participants

Official registration partner of Ogden Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay

About the event

This world-class race begins at an elevation of 5,400 ft and offers runners a stunning course featuring open roads, lush green fields, and a scenic river. The second half winds around Pineview Reservoir before descending into Ogden Canyon alongside the roaring Ogden River, framed by pine-covered slopes. Exiting the canyon, runners follow the Ogden River Parkway past Dinosaur Park and the Utah State University Botanical Gardens. The finish line is downtown Ogden on Historic 25th Street at 4,309 ft elevation, celebrated with a lively family-friendly festival. USA Track & Field Certified and Sanctioned, this gentle downhill course is a Boston Qualifier and has been named one of the Best Courses in America for First-Time Marathoners by Runner's World and Shape.com. The event offers a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, and Kids' K—something for everyone.

Highlights

Enjoy a gentle downhill route with breathtaking views that’s ideal for first-time marathoners aiming for a Boston qualifying time.

Choose from a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, or Kids K, making it accessible for runners of all ages and abilities.

Celebrate your achievement with a fun, family-friendly festival in historic downtown Ogden.

Races offered by this event

Marathon

17 May, 2025 (Sat)

Running

42.195 km

114 m of elevation gain

462 m of elevation drop

Cut-off time: 6 hours

The Marathon's beautiful course starts at an elevation of 5400ft . As you run the first half you will enjoy open roads, green fields and a beautiful gushing river. At the half way mark and start of the 1/2 Marathon you are at an elevation of 5000ft. The last half of the Marathon is equally beautiful. You will start the final half by running around Pineview Reservoir then drop into Ogden Canyon where you will run along the roaring Ogden River. Breathtaking views of pine covered slopes changing into steep rock faces will be encountered along with quaint homes nestled along the river's edge. Exiting the canyon you run onto the Ogden River Parkway for approximately 2 miles which will take you past Dinosaur Park and the Utah State University Botanical Gardens. The course ends downtown on Historic 25th street at an elevation of 4,309 Feet.

Solo

On site

Road

Timed

Certified course

Marathon Relay

17 May, 2025 (Sat)

Running

42.195 km

5K

17 May, 2025 (Sat)

Running

5 km

Solo

On site

Road

Timed

Half Marathon

17 May, 2025 (Sat)

Running

21.1 km

1313 m of elevation gain

The 1/2 Marathon course begins at the last half of the full Marathon at an elevation of 5,000 feet. You will start the 1/2 by running around Pineview Reservoir then drop into Ogden Canyon where you will run along the roaring Ogden River. Breathtaking views of pine covered slopes changing into steep rock faces will be encountered along with quaint homes nestled along the river's edge. Exiting the canyon you run onto the Ogden River Parkway for approximately 2 miles which will take you past Dinosaur Park and the Utah State University Botanical Gardens. The course ends downtown on Historic 25th street at an elevation of 4,309 Feet.

Solo

On site

Road

Timed

The map shown is based on data from the past edition of this event. The actual route for the upcoming edition may be different.