Bears Ears Marathon

The Bears Ears Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Blanding, Utah, near the Bears Ears National Monument. Featuring a point-to-point course, the marathon starts at 6,100 feet elevation in Blanding and descends over 1,700 feet along Highway 191 through San Juan County, finishing in Bluff, Utah. This net downhill route is known for being one of the fastest in the Four Corners Region and is USATF certified, serving as a Boston Marathon qualifier.

The course offers distant mountain views and stunning rock formations near the finish. The event is well-organized with stocked water stops and volunteer support, though runners share the highway with traffic, requiring caution. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.