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Marathon Details - Moab Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > UT > Moab > Moab Marathon

Moab Marathon

Moab, UT USA

April 9, 2011

http://trailrun.com/moab/

Marathon Results

By Year:

2011 2010 2006 2005 2004 Top 3 Finishers

Race Details

This course is easy downhill, finish in Southern Utah National Park area.

Contact Information

Name:	Curt Catmull
Address:	PO Box 970003 UT Orem utah
Phone Number:	801-372-7867
Email:	Email the organizers

Race Organizer

New Course in 2005 (1/18/05)

The course this year will start up towards Dead Horse Point State Park, Slight downhill Most of the way. Easier Course than Last year.
The Road has a Bike/run Path on side to run in. Also this road is a dead end road with very little traffic. Great course.

Runner Reviews (32)

Course 4.1

Organization 2.5

Spectators 1.8

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S. H. from USA (4/28/2011) "No results and incorrect results" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 This race is as unorganized as the course is beautiful. If you need this race for 50 states or anything official, watch out. If you need a beautiful training run that counts for nothing, knock yourself out with this one. RD appears unreachable if you need him, as he never seems to check his e-mail.
T. P. from Akron ohio (4/25/2011) "A race to unwind." (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This is a beautiful course that you can't get lost on; there's only one turn. It was a lot of downhill and my legs hurt longer than usual. The last 10 miles were on a paved bike path with 37 mph winds. The miles were well marked, and some stations were unmanned. Zero spectators. Still waiting for results. No regrets.
S. H. from Atlanta, GA (4/12/2011) "What racing is all about" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I love simple races. With that said, this race offers a beautiful course with breathtaking views. It is a fast course with a lot of downhill running in the beginning. I came through the half split with a 4-minute PR and I still had 13.1 to go. The second part of the course was flat and windy, which slowed everyone down. There are not a lot of spectators, but it would only take away from the scenery if there were. There were aid stations and mile markers. I loved this race, and out of the 25 marathons I have run, this one is in the top 3. I would recommend this race, but if you need bands, spectators and a finish line celebration party, this race may not be for you. If you want a marathon that has everything you need and not a lot of fluff, you will love this race. Busses take you to the start from the hotel, and the finish is at the hotel, along with packet pickup.
Jonathan C. from Pleasant Grove, UT (4/3/2011) "Inexpensive, scenic, not well organized" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Moab Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 The race director is not known for being organized or on time. You can miss looking at the Dead Horse Point overlook and start on your own, which is what I will do this year. A tough 8-mile slog, then you get to enjoy the downhill beauty but don't complain if you have not done downhill training since this is a quad-buster. The end is better than in previous years now that you don't run on the rutted trail. Take a Camelbak with your own Gatorade in it and you will be (aid stations are very sporadic). A good tuneup for your competitive summer marathons. Very small race but i like those every once in a while; they give you chance to be '"at one" with nature. Some rough trails in the 18-23 mile section, which is away from the main road and very peaceful - the best part of the race.
Paul Bender from Alexandria, VA (4/23/2010) "Scenic; intimate organization; and all downhill" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This is as scenic a course as you can find. A highlight is the small size and organization - Curt and his team are on top of everything. Add a day before and after for rafting, hiking, 4x4 rides, etc.
K. M. from Columbus OH (5/11/2006) "Organization Needs Improvement" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 The course was beautiful to me considering I travelled from the Mid-West for this marathon. At first I was a bit nervous since I had no idea what the course was going to be like, but when it consists of a total of 3 turns you are going to do ok. Unfortunately, the marathon lacked organization. No maps available at packet pickup. No idea how to do the early start. No marking for the starting line. No promised portapotty on the course. No food or water at the end. NO first aid. The last 2 miles were on a very rutted, rocky, gravel-strewn ATV / bike trail and I fell and gashed my hand very badly. No one at the end to say 'Good job - you are finished'. Almost missed the bus back to the hotel, fortunately I waved and he stopped. (Very nice bus driver though, I convinced him to wait a while for others still on the course). Spectators were very sparse but enthusiastic. The medal was very unique and personalized. Moab is a very beautiful area to go. Weather was great. Local runners EXTREMELY helpful before the race in giving me an idea of what to expect (especially the guy who had experience with this race director before - the one who told me about the 27.2 mile marathon messed up by this race director!).
L. B. from Cambridge, MA (5/8/2006) "Has potential" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I was a bit disappointed in the dirt path at the end. My poor feet were crying with every rock I stepped on and I also did not have it in me to dodge the potholes. Otherwise it was a great course. The web page has a very clear elevation map which shows the rolling hills at the beginning and the gradual 1500 foot drop in elevation to follow. The scenery is typical of southern UT. I would do this course again if the dirt path at the end was changed. The organization is loose, but I felt it was sufficient.
C. M. from Pennsylvania (5/5/2006) "Great Low-Key Marathon" (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Low-key. Fun. Great scenery. Nice engraved "medal" (cedar block). Great finish-line pancakes. Enjoyed the mile off-road at the end. Fast course. All in all, a good time.
Your Pal Roland from Smithfield Utah (4/21/2006) "Cool Running." (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Loved it! Low-key, certainly. But then, I believe that this marathon embodies the spirit that Edward Abbey writes about as he gazes upon Delicate Arch: "For a few moments we discover that nothing can be taken for granted, for if this ring of stone is marvelous then all which shaped it is marvelous, and our journey here on earth, able to see and touch and hear in the midst of tangible and mysterious things-in-themselves, is the most strange and daring of all adventures." Had a great weekend. Hope to be back.
M. S. from Kansas (4/18/2006) "Not at all what I was expecting" (about: 2006) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This was my second marathon, my first was so great that I expected Moab would have to be also. I was rather disappointed. The course was not at all what I was expecting. The first 8 miles were about 50% uphill/50% downhill, followed by 8 miles of declines that completely destroyed my quads, as well as those of the people running around me. The next part of the course involved a moderately long stretch of incline (difficult to do when you have no functional quadriceps), and then a very bumpy, rutted trail. The only really scenic part of this race was the start at Dead Horse Point and a short stretch somewhere halfway through. The rest was pretty boring, or simply ran along a busy highway. The organization was pretty much non-existent at the beginning of the race. Our bus driver hadn't even been told exactly where she was supposed to go, and once we got to the top, there was nobody there to greet us, tell us where the start line was, when were actually starting, or how we were even going to be timed. Some people began to trickle off haphazardly down the road since they were told they could start early - but at that point, aid stations weren't even up yet (poor them), and there was no indication as to how they were going to even get their times. The only enthusastic spectator I saw was my sister; the rest pretty much stared without saying a word. (Not the best kind of support when you're in pain). This isn't a race I would recommend. If you want to see Moab, go see Moab, but I would skip the marathon!

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S. H. from USA (4/28/2011) "No results and incorrect results" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 This race is as unorganized as the course is beautiful. If you need this race for 50 states or anything official, watch out. If you need a beautiful training run that counts for nothing, knock yourself out with this one. RD appears unreachable if you need him, as he never seems to check his e-mail.
T. P. from Akron ohio (4/25/2011) "A race to unwind." (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This is a beautiful course that you can't get lost on; there's only one turn. It was a lot of downhill and my legs hurt longer than usual. The last 10 miles were on a paved bike path with 37 mph winds. The miles were well marked, and some stations were unmanned. Zero spectators. Still waiting for results. No regrets.
S. H. from Atlanta, GA (4/12/2011) "What racing is all about" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I love simple races. With that said, this race offers a beautiful course with breathtaking views. It is a fast course with a lot of downhill running in the beginning. I came through the half split with a 4-minute PR and I still had 13.1 to go. The second part of the course was flat and windy, which slowed everyone down. There are not a lot of spectators, but it would only take away from the scenery if there were. There were aid stations and mile markers. I loved this race, and out of the 25 marathons I have run, this one is in the top 3. I would recommend this race, but if you need bands, spectators and a finish line celebration party, this race may not be for you. If you want a marathon that has everything you need and not a lot of fluff, you will love this race. Busses take you to the start from the hotel, and the finish is at the hotel, along with packet pickup.
Jonathan C. from Pleasant Grove, UT (4/3/2011) "Inexpensive, scenic, not well organized" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Moab Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 The race director is not known for being organized or on time. You can miss looking at the Dead Horse Point overlook and start on your own, which is what I will do this year. A tough 8-mile slog, then you get to enjoy the downhill beauty but don't complain if you have not done downhill training since this is a quad-buster. The end is better than in previous years now that you don't run on the rutted trail. Take a Camelbak with your own Gatorade in it and you will be (aid stations are very sporadic). A good tuneup for your competitive summer marathons. Very small race but i like those every once in a while; they give you chance to be '"at one" with nature. Some rough trails in the 18-23 mile section, which is away from the main road and very peaceful - the best part of the race.
Paul Bender from Alexandria, VA (4/23/2010) "Scenic; intimate organization; and all downhill" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This is as scenic a course as you can find. A highlight is the small size and organization - Curt and his team are on top of everything. Add a day before and after for rafting, hiking, 4x4 rides, etc.
K. M. from Columbus OH (5/11/2006) "Organization Needs Improvement" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 The course was beautiful to me considering I travelled from the Mid-West for this marathon. At first I was a bit nervous since I had no idea what the course was going to be like, but when it consists of a total of 3 turns you are going to do ok. Unfortunately, the marathon lacked organization. No maps available at packet pickup. No idea how to do the early start. No marking for the starting line. No promised portapotty on the course. No food or water at the end. NO first aid. The last 2 miles were on a very rutted, rocky, gravel-strewn ATV / bike trail and I fell and gashed my hand very badly. No one at the end to say 'Good job - you are finished'. Almost missed the bus back to the hotel, fortunately I waved and he stopped. (Very nice bus driver though, I convinced him to wait a while for others still on the course). Spectators were very sparse but enthusiastic. The medal was very unique and personalized. Moab is a very beautiful area to go. Weather was great. Local runners EXTREMELY helpful before the race in giving me an idea of what to expect (especially the guy who had experience with this race director before - the one who told me about the 27.2 mile marathon messed up by this race director!).
L. B. from Cambridge, MA (5/8/2006) "Has potential" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I was a bit disappointed in the dirt path at the end. My poor feet were crying with every rock I stepped on and I also did not have it in me to dodge the potholes. Otherwise it was a great course. The web page has a very clear elevation map which shows the rolling hills at the beginning and the gradual 1500 foot drop in elevation to follow. The scenery is typical of southern UT. I would do this course again if the dirt path at the end was changed. The organization is loose, but I felt it was sufficient.
C. M. from Pennsylvania (5/5/2006) "Great Low-Key Marathon" (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Low-key. Fun. Great scenery. Nice engraved "medal" (cedar block). Great finish-line pancakes. Enjoyed the mile off-road at the end. Fast course. All in all, a good time.
Your Pal Roland from Smithfield Utah (4/21/2006) "Cool Running." (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Loved it! Low-key, certainly. But then, I believe that this marathon embodies the spirit that Edward Abbey writes about as he gazes upon Delicate Arch: "For a few moments we discover that nothing can be taken for granted, for if this ring of stone is marvelous then all which shaped it is marvelous, and our journey here on earth, able to see and touch and hear in the midst of tangible and mysterious things-in-themselves, is the most strange and daring of all adventures." Had a great weekend. Hope to be back.
M. S. from Kansas (4/18/2006) "Not at all what I was expecting" (about: 2006) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Moab Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 This was my second marathon, my first was so great that I expected Moab would have to be also. I was rather disappointed. The course was not at all what I was expecting. The first 8 miles were about 50% uphill/50% downhill, followed by 8 miles of declines that completely destroyed my quads, as well as those of the people running around me. The next part of the course involved a moderately long stretch of incline (difficult to do when you have no functional quadriceps), and then a very bumpy, rutted trail. The only really scenic part of this race was the start at Dead Horse Point and a short stretch somewhere halfway through. The rest was pretty boring, or simply ran along a busy highway. The organization was pretty much non-existent at the beginning of the race. Our bus driver hadn't even been told exactly where she was supposed to go, and once we got to the top, there was nobody there to greet us, tell us where the start line was, when were actually starting, or how we were even going to be timed. Some people began to trickle off haphazardly down the road since they were told they could start early - but at that point, aid stations weren't even up yet (poor them), and there was no indication as to how they were going to even get their times. The only enthusastic spectator I saw was my sister; the rest pretty much stared without saying a word. (Not the best kind of support when you're in pain). This isn't a race I would recommend. If you want to see Moab, go see Moab, but I would skip the marathon!

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