Arizona · Marathon · Half Marathon · 13.4 Miles
Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk is a marathon, half marathon, 13.4 Miles, 26.8 Miles and 5K event held in Grand Canyon Village, 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
- Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Location
- Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 13.4 Miles, 26.8 Miles, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- 556 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runtucson.net
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MST
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 556 ft gain, 556 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1100 ft gain, 1100 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 42°F at the start, 59% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
Race Info Now in its 8th year, this event is produced by life-long runners who know the beauty of running, walking, and hiking through scenic and challenging terrain. Run or walk through the stunning Kaibab National Forest, nestled on the Coconino Plateau just a hop, skip, and jump away from the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon South Rim. Local Partners: We support Run Local. The Grand Canyon Trail Marathon is a joint partnership between the Town of Tusayan and Run Tucson , the premier local running …
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Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk: common questions
- When is the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 23, 2027.
- Where is the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk held?
- In Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
- What distances does the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 13.4 Miles, 26.8 Miles and 5K.
- How many people run the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk?
- 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 Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk start?
- 7:30 AM MST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk?
- about 42°F at the start, 59% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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