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Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Date
October 9, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

The Antelope Island Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. 

All the distances are on Antelope Island. Antelope Island is home to 600 bison and the largest island on the Great Salt Lake. This course is a true marathon in that it is not all downhill like many. There are several rollers for the runners. The views of the race have the Great Salt Lake to the East and Antelope Island mountain on the West. 

Events

Half Marathon8:15 AMRegister →
Full Marathon7 AMRegister →
Pacer Half Marathon (Invite Only)8:15 AMRegister →
Pacer Full Marathon invite only7 AMRegister →
Virtual Race7 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

65°

Typical Low

43°

Chance of Rain

21%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Weber Basin Pump Plt 3, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:34 AMSunset 6:58 PMDaylight 11h 25m

Host City

About Syracuse, UT

Population

34,009

as of 2023

Elevation

4,316 ft

Nearest Airport

SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport · 21 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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Race
Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Date
October 9, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a running race held in Syracuse, Utah on October 9, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Friday, October 9, 2026 in Syracuse, Utah at 4528 W 1700 S, Syracuse, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Antelope Island Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K

Oct 9, 2026

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