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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon

Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Tusayan, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 23, 2027. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
October 23, 2027
Location
Tusayan, AZ
Field size
~1,000 runners

Race details

Date
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Location
Tusayan, Arizona
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Field size
About 1,000 runners
Course
Hilly trail, ~1,200 ft gain
Registration
runsignup.com
Official website
tusayan-az.gov

Registration, course & weather

Start time
7:30 AM MST
Course profile — Marathon
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not a Boston qualifier
Course profile — Half Marathon
Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 556 ft gain, 556 ft loss (official course data)

About the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon

A trail race through the Kaibab National Forest just steps from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Rankings and notes

Notes
A trail race through the Kaibab National Forest just steps from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon: common questions

When is the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 23, 2027.
Where is the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon held?
In Tusayan, Arizona.
What distances does the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon offer?
Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
How many people run the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon?
About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon?
Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
What time does the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon start?
7:30 AM MST.