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May 2027 · est.Ogden, UTSince 2002

Ogden Marathon

The Ogden Marathon runs point-to-point from the mountains into downtown, dropping over a thousand feet along the way. It rewards runners who come prepared and pace it smart.

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OGDEN · US
Ogden
MAY 2027
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Race Overview

EST. 2002

Ogden starts high in the mountains and runs a canyon road all the way down into downtown. The first several miles feel almost effortless, with the descent doing a lot of the work. That is exactly where you have to be careful. Don't let the early miles fool you into banking time you'll spend painfully in the back half. Train your quads for downhill running before you show up.

The course flattens out in the second half, and that's where the race gets honest. You'll feel the canyon miles in your legs right when the grade levels off. It's still a genuinely fast course on a good day, and the BQ rate reflects that. Registration is open and fills on a rolling basis, with prices increasing as it sells out, so don't wait too long. Charity spots are available if the full is gone. Get in early, run the downhills controlled, and you've got a real shot at something fast.

Field size
~1.3k
1,332 finishers
BQ rate
9%
Near national average
Time limit
6:00
Tight cutoff
Entry
Open
First-come registration
Course records
Men
2:21:56
Riley Cook
2018
Women
2:38:28
Paige Nelson
2026

The Course

374 ft total gain
Total ascent
↑374 ft
Total descent
↓1,516 ft
Net elevation
↓1,142 ft
Highest point
5,400 ft
Lowest point
4,308 ft
Course shape
Point to point
Different start and finish

Ogden is a net-downhill point-to-point course, losing around 1,500 feet from a mountain start near 5,400 feet to the downtown finish at roughly 4,300 feet. The first half benefits from sustained descent through the canyon, where gravity does real work. The gain of 374 feet is spread through rolling sections in the second half as the course flattens toward downtown. The pacing risk here is the early downhill: it feels easy, and your legs will pay for it in miles 18 to 26 if you go out too hard. Quads take a beating on sustained descents, so train for it. The course is USATF certified and Boston-qualifying.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median
Low
45°F
High
71°F
30°MARATHON-IDEAL 45–60°80°
What to expect

Mid-May in Ogden means a cold start up in the mountains and a warmer finish in town. The gun goes off in cool air, probably in the low-to-mid 40s, so dress in layers you're willing to toss. By the time you hit the lower miles and approach downtown, it can be pushing into the 60s or low 70s. It's not a brutal heat day, but the warming trend is real and worth accounting for. Don't overdress for the finish.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration with rolling pricing increases. Limited charity bibs available for sold-out full marathon through Huntsman Heroes fundraising program.

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Logistics

For runners travelling in
Closest airport
SLC
30 mi
from the start
≈ 47 min transferEasy transfer
What to expect

Nearest major airport is Salt Lake City International (approximately 45 miles and 1 hour drive). Race shuttles depart from downtown Ogden early morning for the mountain start. Downtown Ogden offers plentiful lodging and dining within walking distance of the finish line.

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