
From the Organizer
Get ready for one of the fastest Half Marathon and 10K races you’ll ever run! The course winds past stunning mountain scenery to include lakes, forests, and wildlife all before finishing at the mouth of Beaver Canyon in beautiful Beaver Valley, Utah. No weaving through city street. This is a true downhill course built for speed!
🏔 Half Marathon: 2,370 ft elevation drop
🏃♂️ 10K: 760 ft elevation drop
Prepare to be breathless both from the views and your new PR!
Events
Weather
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
78°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaver Canyon Pwr House, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,632
as of 2023
Elevation
5,967 ft
Nearest Airport
CDC
Cedar City Regional Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beaver Canyon Half Marathon & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Beaver Canyon Half Marathon & 10K
Jun 27, 2026