East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
The East Canyon Marathon has four distances. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
The Full Marathon starts overlooking Salt Lake City at the Big Mountain Pass at the top of Emigration Canyon and heads East. This course follows along pine trees, aspens and follows several miles along the East Canyon Reservoir. The Full joins Half Marathon about 3/4 around East Canyon Reservoir where the Half Marathons starts and then heads down Red Rock Canyon which has great views and landscapes and unique rock formations. Around Mile 20 of the race the course turns into farmland with beautiful fields of grain and cool barns. The 10K and 5K are out and back courses that start where all distances finish at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.
Events
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
86°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morgan, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morgan, UT
Elevation
4,990 ft
Nearest Airport
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
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 East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K is a running race held in Morgan, Utah on August 29, 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 East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Morgan, Utah at 750 E Como Springs Road, Morgan, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
East Canyon Marathon - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K
Aug 29, 2026