Arches Ultra Couse. Considering signing up for the Moab Trail Marathon in November. Side note- if you plan on traveling from Spokane/CDA to Moab don't be in a hurry, this is a long ass drive (about 14 hours). There you can open your legs a bit and make up some time. jumping off of ledges (4 feet in some spots), running through narrow crevices, and a nice little 3 mile obstacle course at the end of the race. We checked in to our hotel at the Comfort Suites (I highly recommend this place). Write a review. J and Lori were going back in 2015 for Lori’s birthday, and he thought that Kelly and I would love this race. Moab Trail Marathon Moab Trail Marathon Part II: Done and done. (I highly recommend this place). You will spend a lot of time stepping up on rock ledges and dancing through loose rocks, so I highly recommend you consider a training plan specifically designed for this race ( I will have one available soon). jumping off of ledges (4 feet in some spots), running through narrow crevices, and a nice little 3 mile obstacle course at the end of the race. Kerry Ward is an ultramarathoner and adventurer. The USATF Marathon Trail Running Championships were hosted by the Moab Trail Marathon in Moab, Utah, on Saturday, November 7, a day that marked the final USATF Championship of 2020. The word “awesome” is thrown around in a casual way. Kelly and I intended to take a week long camping vacation in the Moab area sightseeing, mountain biking, and we would finish with the Moab Trail Marathon. After we had to slide down the trail on our butts the runner ahead of me, well I don’t know how to put this gently so I will stick with that advice, just don’t ever wear white running shorts or white spandex. She feels that our awesome Aeropress should be available in a purse-size model (hmmm maybe I should contact them). … And then signed myself up for the 5k. ... she has covered thousands of miles in the Colorado Rockies and beyond training for and running races from the half marathon distance to the one hundred mile ultra. This climb is runnable until the last mile and it gets pretty steep. This course is unique and wild. Yet despite what the website described, I was disappointed to discover there was no crossword puzzle challenge. This is a reminder that registration opened March 1st, 2018. and it was delicious. Try it. A portion of your entry fee will be donated to local non-profit organizations, including Friends for Wheelin’ and Community Rebuilds. (Next time)! Don’t expect a PR on this course as this course is a CHALLENGE. There you can open your legs a bit and make up some time. If you want to run the Marathon, 5K or Kids K- they will be offered on Saturday only. Altitude, elevation gain, every size rock to run on, over, between, even Jeep’s going on the same route with I personally know that Kelly would have been devastated had she been along. Raceentry.com also cannot attest to the validity of individual Moab Trail Marathon reviews. 5; 4; 3; 2; 1 ( 0 reviews ) No one recommends this race yet. Browse our list of Moab marathons, half marathons, 10K races, 5K races and more, including upcoming races and races up to one year past their event date. Please visit his website Myke… You start at 4,000' elevation (next to the Colorado River) and run about 4 miles up to Kane Creek with about 750' of elevation gain. Moab, UT Saturday, November 2 Marathon #22 Weather - Sunny, Perfect I had been wanting to run the Moab Trail Marathon for a while. This really gave me the feel of what Moab is all about and I really enjoyed my time there (it was my first time in Moab). To ease our morning stress we woke up early, unfortunately the entire town of Moab was without power that morning (I feel there was a conspiracy somewhere). About The Moab Trail Marathon . I chose the 50k and talked her into doing her very first trail run with the 9k distance. Agree?YES! And then signed myself up for the 5k. They're partly shared with motorized vehicles and part single track. (Next time)! J. and Lori picked me up at 4:00 am Thursday morning and we arrived in Moab Thursday evening about 9:00 pm. For each Moab race you’ll find key details, finisher ratings and reviews, photos, videos, related articles, race-day weather data and a … You are reporting this thread to the moderators for review and possible removal from the forum. My recommendation is if you are travelling for a race and you absolutely cannot survive a race start without coffee, prepare for the worst. Moab Trail Marathon. The Moab Trail Marathon is a spectacular course covering 26 miles and includes canyons, cliffs, ropes, ladders and fierce competition. Wow… this race had everything you “want” in a trail race. Glad you got… She feels that our awesome. You and 1 other marked this review helpful. Last year around this time I received a message from J. Colt about a trail marathon he had just completed. The video is 2 hours long so if you are marathon training and forced inside onto a treadmill by schedule, … Fortunately, I got lucky and J and Lori invited me to travel with them. And let’s see what else…..well actually that’s probably all you need to know. Well done and congrats on adding Utah to your map... even with all the cancellations, you've had a wildly impressive 2020! It is a fairly new hotel, very spacious and very clean. I’m sure most of you can sympathize with J., Lori and I about how stressful it was to start a race with no coffee so I won’t go into huge detail here. I wanted a tough challenge that really represented what it felt like to run trails in Moab and I got it. Glad you got a chance to run it and especially this year. I also received a medal and a cotton t-shirt (would prefer tech so I can run in). We had another mishap on the way to the start line, but we still made it in time for me to run the mile up to the start line (seriously with 1,500 participants there is not much parking so plan accordingly). © 2021 RaceRaves, LLC. In addition to stepping up on rock ledges, this race also features large drop offs, including sliding on your butt, about mile 7ish. I invited Scott Rudy to make the trip with me and explore the area on the way. Your Registration includes an incredible course (fully marked), Chip Timing, t-shirt, aid stations on course with water and snacks, post event soup and snacks, a finishers medal, Sponsor “swag” to top 3 M/F overall in each race, trophies to top age group finishers (10 year age-group increments, M/F) in the marathon and half marathon, $4,800 cash purse shared between top Marathon Finishers, a chance to be titled the “Trail Marathon National Champion” (overall and age group). Marathon Elevation Profile Half Marathon Map. You'll likely want to stick to the road or find a trail option for the final miles of the half - running in the … But it was all part of the otherworldly Moab experience. 5; 4; 3; 2; 1 Overall, the Moab Trail Half is among the most rugged and unique trail races I’ve run… the organizers aren’t kidding when they advertise it as “an unforgettable journey through some of the world’s most scenic and unique lands.” In many ways the course is what comes to mind when I hear the term “trail running.” MORE. Kelly and I intended to take a week long camping vacation in the Moab area sightseeing, mountain biking, and we would finish with the Moab Trail Marathon. No reviews yet. I'd agree with you, Moab is one tough but rewarding course. Enjoy this because it doesn’t last long and you will most likely be back to walking. Unfortunately Kelly had a big trial come up at work and was not able to take the time off. I was here for the 7th annual Moab Trail Marathon, joined by 3,000+ equally slack jawed runners from all over the world.Elite runners came to compete for the USATF Trail Marathon National Championships (and a shot at the World team), while others sought personal adventure in two half marathon and one 10k option that scaled the most difficult parts of the marathon … Standard. Plenty of hotels 5 minutes away and a great excuse to see Utah. LESS, Wow... this race had everything you “want” in a trail race. Day trippers to Arches or Canyonlands National Parks can return to a hot tub and pub food, a boon after a dusty day on the trail. Hope to see you all … Thanks to the chilly desert temps in the morning, the race directors started the full marathon at 8:30 and our wave of the half at 9am. The Dead Horse 50 mile, 50k and 30k will be on November 19th. 8.5 out of 10 for quality, 8.9 out of 10 for price and 8.6 overall. After the 2nd aid station there’s a pretty tough downhill, then you get a nice road to run a little out and back up a creek drainage to the 3rd aid station (make sure you fill up your water because it’s pretty hot and dry by now). I wanted a tough challenge that really represented what it felt like to run trails in Moab and I got it. The 2nd aid station also features beer, I didn’t have any but I felt this was a nice gesture considering where we were. Labels: Berkeley Park Running Company, Honeymoon race, Howie Stern, Moab 240, running, Scott Rokis, trail running, Ultra Marathon, utah, Wild Jackalopes 5 comments: Gene Dykes October 21, 2020 at 7:47 AM Learn how to enter, read reviews, get exclusive discounts, see photos, course maps, and results. Course Highlights. Unfortunately Kelly had a big trial come up at work and was not able to take the time off. That scrambling section backs up and makes your race time irrelevant. There were parts where I was climbing up rocks on all fours, shimmying down another section practically sitting, skipping I personally didn't run it as I wanted to save my legs for the rest to come. Enjoy it, because you will start walking around mile 7. Every single part of this race was absolutely beautiful. That said, the medal is awful and the coffee mug all finishers get isn’t very useful to someone who doesn’t drink coffee. There were parts where I was climbing up rocks on all fours, shimmying down another section practically sitting, skipping over dry bushes like a mountain goat, and wading through a stream very much against my desire. Set in one of the most beautiful places in the United States, the Moab Half Marathon provides a scenic and challenging course. Canyonlands Half Marathon & 5-Mile Run. This women's only trail race is located at Behind the Rocks Trail; a remote area in the Moab desert! Scott had committed to helping his daughter, so obviously Dave and Scott’s Big Adventure was not going to happen. It didn’t help that my wave had started 2 minutes early, but this was fine as the race uses chip timing, and I was able to just jump in. To ease our morning stress we woke up early, unfortunately the entire town of Moab was without power that morning (I feel there was a conspiracy somewhere). If you have ever felt like you needed to wear white running shorts or white spandex, just don’t. MORE. You run in a stream, a road, next to a 300 drop off, etc Moab has hosted the Marathon Trail Championships eight times since 2010, and the Half Marathon Trail Championship in 2013 and 2017. There is a section where you are doing a little easy rock scrambling which was fun, but if you are like me and are always shooting for a PR be sure to sign up for one of the first few waves. MORE. All photos by Arikka Fullmer The Other Half is (of course) a 13.1-mile long race on Highway 128 that begins at Dewey Bridge and runs alongside the Colorado River to the Sorrel River Ranch Resort. I invited Scott Rudy to make the trip with me and explore the area on the way. Moab Trail Marathon Information by MarathonGuide.com - the complete marathon resource and community. When I get to the finish line next year I will enjoy the soup and awesome quesadillas that the race offers, and of course I will be bringing my own beer with me to wash it all down because well we are in Moab! The largest and most common place to camp is up at Sand Flats, a 10-minute drive up above town. FYI-since you are in the heart of Mormon country here are a few things you should keep in mind.....most places close early (Moab Brewery closes at 10:00 pm) and the State of Utah only allows 3.2 ABV beer on tap...so order your beer in the can - I had the. Glad you had a great day, Chris! Enjoy it, because you will start walking around mile 7. So, you may run the 1/2 marathon …. Marathon in Moab, UT. There were some sections that were not run-able – you had to do some scrambling – but again, an amazing and unique course I would highly recommend! They’re some pretty impressive figures so you’re off to a good start in knowing that Merrell Moab 2 GTX is a great product. This was easily my slowest time ever but I was not focused on having a solid time, but rather just finishing and enjoying the amazing scenery. Note that Saturday’s races have filled by mid-June the last 4 years. Arches Ultra is a solid January ultramarathon in Moab overlooking the Arches National Park offering distances from 9k to 50 miles. J. and Lori picked me up at 4:00 am Thursday morning and we arrived in Moab, Thursday evening about 9:00 pm. You start at 4,000' elevation (next to the Colorado River) and run about 4 miles up to Kane Creek with about 750' of elevation gain. It is a fairly new hotel, very spacious and very clean. This was easily my slowest time ever but I The course starts up a canyon/ creek drainage and gradually climbs up through sand. Half Marathon Elevation Profile 15K Map Marathon Relay Map ... Be the first to write a review for this event. Also, if you pick up your packet on Friday, you will receive a $5 gift card for a meal at Milt’s. The Moab Trail Marathon and Half Marathon have beautiful courses. Fortunately, I got lucky and J and Lori invited me to travel with them. The 2. 2021 Moab Trail Marathon registration details are only as accurate as the event has made them. The Moab Rim Trail is notable for being the trail with the highest density of obstacles in the first mile. Heck ya, I love a challenging race! Arches Ultra is Moab’s newest trail race, and it travels along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail Systems. You go to a restaurant and order the onion rings and the server may exclaim, “Awesome!” with genuine earnestness and enthusiasm. The trails are smooth and easy at points, technical slick rock at others, and there’s even some sand to shake things up. And glad you got nice dry conditions, since you can imagine what… Dead Horse was created to feature the Magnificent Seven Trails off of Gemini Bridges. The Arches Half Marathon, or The Other Half as it has more recently come to be known, is a point-to-point half marathon run that takes place every October in the community of Moab, Utah. Friday we went site seeing at Canyonlands National Park and WOW, you should go to Canyonlands! The Moab Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is an unforgettable voyage through some of the world’s most scenic and unique lands. So that’s my race report for the Moab Trail Marathon, I will definitely be back next year as Lori and Kelly have unfinished business with this race, and I fell in love with the scenery in Moab. (I’m kidding I actually loved this part, I just like to pretend that I’m funny). 1 member marked this review helpful. There's plenty of camping, and it's probably the most common sleeping arrangement for many people who visit the area. Difficulty: 9/10 Beauty:9/10 Diversity: 9/10 Aid stations: 9/10 Post race party: 4/10 Destination: 9/10, I am a trail runner, mountain biker, Race Director, Wilderness First Responder and hodgepodge, By accepting you will be accessing a service provided by a third-party external to https://www.trailmaniacs.com/, I am a trail runner, mountain biker, Wilderness First Responder, Coach, Trainer and over 15 years experience in the Physical Therapy setting, Kelly and I intended to take a week long camping vacation in the Moab area sightseeing, mountain biking, and we would finish with the, . There will be NO WAITLIST (we’ll over-sell to account for no-shows), so sign up early! I will say it sucked and leave it at that. The 10-15 minute wait times for the rock climbs contributed to a finish time longer even than the 10Ks I’ve run, so expect that delay if you’re a middle- to back-of-the-pack runner. Thankfully, no crawling through mud pits, but we did have to hop to & from pylons with both feet in a burlap sack, wriggle through a child’s nylon tunnel, and toss into a Frisbee golf basket. What a fun trip that was! Bring your own water, first aid stop is mile 6. Signed my son up for the kids 1k, which was a lot of fun!!! Nice shirt and metal (or mug) if you don’t care about metals. Try it. All of the information about the race has either been supplied by the event staff or can be modified at any time by their race management. We also spent a few days after the race exploring Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, as well as Dead Horse Point State Park. We added the Sunday 1/2 Marathon in 2016 since Saturday’s 1/2 Marathon fills up very early. Gaining nearly 2,000 vertical feet, the course covers a variety of terrain ranging from canyon rims to the actual Kane Creek drainage. You will then run past the finish line and do a last little 3 mile out and back section. I personally know that Kelly would have been devastated had she been along. … Like last year, the race is the US National Trail Marathon Championships and I wanted to improve from my previous 13th place. Trail Pursuit Marathon. The trail turns very technical here and you really need to watch your footing on the slick rock. This is where the race directors and I parted ways with our thought process. I packed my own water and gels because I knew I would be out there awhile and there were only 2 aid stations due to the remote location of the course. Billed as an “adventure run,” the 5K included a scramble up (then down) two different rock formations with guides and ropes, plus an obstacle course at the end. should be available in a purse-size model (hmmm maybe I should contact them). It’s not easy, so prepare to finish 30 – 50% slower than your usual half marathon time. So, you may run the 1/2 marathon on either Saturday or Sunday (same course, same support, but two separate awards.) … Runners will get a taste of everything that Moab has to offer while on this course. MORE. Moab Trail Marathon I hope everyone has been enjoying the winter season! And let’s see what else…..well actually that’s probably all you need to know. This is where you start the 2 mile climb up scorched earth hill. We took a blood oath after Salt Lake that we were not stopping again until we reached the, , so things got a little ugly in the car and the word “hangry” took on a new meaning. All rights reserved. … All of these photos courtesy of Myke Hermsmeyer. Terrain is varied, ranging from single-track to slick rock, a couple stream crossings and the last stretch through a dusty parking lot. Altitude, elevation gain, every size rock to run on, over, between, even Jeep’s going on the same route with phenomenal views and weather. We expect Sunday’s 1/2 Marathon to be open until 1st of November (and Sunday’s entry fee is considerable less!). 2 4 Follow 2018 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Featured Review Andy Allen Augusta, Georgia United States. Amazing! This video of his experience at the Moab 240 in 2017 (the same race that Courtney Dauwalter won 10 hours ahead of the first male finisher – her interview on the Joe Rogan Experience covers that amazing feat). Write a Review. The race takes place from October 13-17. Marathon: Starting at the Pritchett Canyon entrance, proceed up Pritchett Canyon by Moab UtahPritchett Canyon Trail (5.7 miles of rugged jeep track) connecting to Hunter Canyon Rim Trail (1.8 miles), proceeding along the Hunter Canyon Rim single-track trail and down to Kane Creek Road (2.2 miles). After you make it to the top you will get to run some more and you can loosen up your legs.