Bears Ears Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 39°F, gradually warming to 51°F by the finish. With light wind and 63% humidity, conditions will be comfortable but may feel colder at the start due to the wind chill. The course's significant descents, especially between miles 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, will be advantageous, but runners should adjust their pacing as temperatures rise towards the end.
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Race Info
The Bears Ears Marathon is a point-to-point road race held each November in San Juan County, Utah, running along Highway 191 from Blanding to Bluff near Bears Ears National Monument. The USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course drops about 1,700 feet net over 26.2 miles, starting at roughly 6,150 feet in Blanding and finishing at about 4,300 feet in Bluff. A half marathon starts near the course's midpoint at White Mesa on the same morning. The race began in 2023 and is presented by Visit Blanding.
