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WELCOME TO THE 24th ANNUAL

AMERICA FIRST OGDEN MARATHON

MAY 17, 2025

FULL (BQ) | HALF | RELAY | 8mi | 5K

REGISTRATION OPEN!

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This is a USA Track & Field certified & sanctioned event.

Ogden Marathon Full USATF Course ID: UT22007TJD
Ogden Half Marathon USATF Course ID: UT22008TJD

Course Maps

Interactive Course Map

Take a look at our USATF-certified Full & Half Marathon courses! This event is a fast Boston Qualifier, and great for both experienced and new runners.

Use the navigation window on the left to select your distance and other features.

Ogden Marathon events include a Full Marathon (26.2), Half Marathon (13.1), 8 Mi (8.2), 5K (3.1), and Marathon Relay (5 Legs).

Printable Ogden Marathon Course Map

RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

Below is the schedule from the 2024 Ogden Marathon for reference. We are currently finalizing the details for the 2025 event, including a new location for the expo, which will be held at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Additionally, please note that the Legacy Club Dinner has been moved to Wednesday this year. Start times will be the same for the 8Mi as for the 12K. We will update this page with more details as the race date gets closer. Stay tuned for the latest information!

2024 Race Week Schedule
MONDAY
6:00 pm - 10 Year Club Dinner | Hall of Fame Dinner – Attend by Invite Only

FRIDAY
9:00 am – Shake Out Run – Join us for a short 3-mile fun run starting from the Expo!
9:45 am – Ribbon cutting at Expo to open Marathon Weekend – Ogden Weber Chamber
10:00 am - 7:00 pm – PACKET PICKUP – at the Fleet Feet Fun & Fitness Expo

SATURDAY
4:45 am - 5:15 am – Bus loading begins! – Please check the bus loading schedule to determine your load time and location.
5:15 am – VIP runner bus loading from 26th St. & Washington Blvd., by Bank of Utah
5:30 am – Ogden Canyon Closes
7:00 am – FULL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, RELAY, 12K START
7:00 am – Autoliv Finish Line Festival opens to the public with food, music, and lots of fun!
7:30 am – 5K START (No Bussing)
8:30 am – 5K overall awards presented. Main Park Stage
9:30 am – 12K overall awards presented. Main Park Stage
10:30 am – Half Marathon overall awards presented. Main Park Stage.
11:00 am – Kids K registration opens at the GOAL booth.
11:15 am – Full Marathon overall awards presented. Main Park Stage.
11:45 am – Relay Team overall and Corporate Cup awards presented. Main Park Stage.
12:30 pm – Granite Kids K Race begins at 25th St. & Kiesel Ave.
1:30 pm – Ogden Canyon reopens
2:00 pm – End of race

Ogden Marathon National Accolades

Voted: “Best Running Event in Utah” By Salt Lake City Weekly Magazine Staff and Reader Pick 2018

Voted: “One of the Top Ten Marathons in the World” – Runner's World

Voted: “One of the Best Courses in America for First-Time Marathon Runners” – Runner's World

Voted: “5^th Best Marathon in the Country for Beginning Marathon Runners” – Shape.com

Listed as one of the Top 6 Most Scenic Races by Jeff Galloway in his book, “America’s Best Places to Run”.

“Having run almost 200 marathons, I’ve found the Ogden Marathon to be special because it has gentle downhills that keep you moving, great scenery and friendly supporters throughout race weekend.” – Jeff Galloway, Olympic Runner, Author

Ogden Marathon Distances

26.2 Full MARATHON (bq)

This incredibly scenic Boston qualifier course starts at Dancing Moose Farm in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains at an elevation of 5400 ft. with open roads, green fields, and a beautiful river. The final half winds around Pineview Reservoir then drops into Ogden Canyon where you will run along the roaring Ogden River with breathtaking views of pine-covered slopes and steep rock cliffs. The course ends downtown Ogden on Historic 25th street at an elevation of 4,309 Ft. and an incredible finish line festival that is great for the whole family. The gentle downhill makes this event a fast Boston Qualifier, and is one of the many reasons why Runner's World and shape.com named it One of the Best Courses in America for First-Time Marathon Runners.

To view the full course map, CLICK HERE.

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This is a USA Track & Field certified & sanctioned event.

Ogden Marathon Full USATF Course ID: UT22007TJD

Ogden Half Marathon USATF Course ID: UT22008TJD

13.1 Half MARATHON

A USATF certified course, the Ogden Half Marathon begins at the midway point of the Full Marathon and at an elevation of 5,000 feet. At the start the race you will run around Pineview Reservoir, then drop into scenic Ogden Canyon where you will run along the roaring Ogden River. Breathtaking views of pine covered slopes changing into steep rock faces will be encountered along with quaint homes nestled along the river's edge. Exiting the canyon you run onto the Ogden River Parkway for approximately 2 miles before the final stretch along Grant Avenue towards Downtown Ogden. The course ends on Historic 25th street at an elevation of 4,309 Feet.

8 mile

The Ogden Marathon Scenic Canyon 8 Mi is run over the final 8.2 miles of the marathon course. This is a scenic point-to-point race starting in beautiful Ogden Canyon and ending at our world-class finish line on Historic 25th Street. The 8 Mi is a great bridge between a 5K and half marathon distance, and is a perfect to run or walk while awaiting a friend or family member to finish their full or half marathon race. Take in beautiful canyon views while you run along the Ogden River and head towards Downtown Ogden, where the community awaits to cheer you on during the final stretch to the finish line.

5k

The Ogden Marathon 5K starts near the Junction Downtown and winds along the Ogden River Parkway before looping back down Grant Avenue for about a mile until you cross the Finish Line. The Ogden River Parkway is a paved pathway that parallels the Ogden River through lush trees. This winding 3.1 mile course will rank amongst the most enjoyable 5K runs you'll ever experience.

relay MARATHON

Relay Marathon Teams consist of 2-5 participants. The marathon's beautiful course starts at an elevation of 5400 ft. The five legs of the relay will take members of your team by open roads, green fields, a beautiful gushing river, through Ogden Canyon with breathtaking views of pine covered slopes changing into steep rock faces, with a view of quaint homes nestled along the river's edge. The course ends downtown on Historic 25th street (elevation of 4,309 ft) with a Finish Line Festival that is great for the whole family.

To learn more about the Relay Marathon, CLICK HERE.

kids k

The Granite KidsK is one of our favorite events on marathon day! The KidsK starts at 12:30 pm in front of the Ogden Amphitheater and ends at the same finish line as all of our athletes! You'll want to be at the start line a little early...because we have a pre-run dance party for the kiddos and may have a few special visitors too! Whether you join in on the festivities with your little ones or hang on the sidelines for high-fives, this is an event you will not want to miss! The KidsK is for ages under 12 and the course is less than 1 mile. Everyone will receive a superhero cape and a finishers bell for participating. Registration for this event will open in early May.

VIP UPGRADE

Support the GOAL Foundation's Shoe Giveback Mission and Community Programming by upgrading to a VIP Experience! As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, we provide free and subsidized activities for youth, seniors, and members of our community to encourage an active lifestyle and to "Get Out And Live!" all year long. Our VIP Runners help support this mission, while also receiving the following VIP Perks:

**Available for Full & Half Marathon distances only**

OGDEN MARATHON VIP EXPERIENCE:

VIP Packet Pickup area at expo (no line!)
Special VIP Gift
Upgraded Coach Bus to the Start Line
- Pre-Race Continental Breakfast
- Private Bathroom on Bus
Private VIP Heated Area start line with flush toilets
15-Minute Post-Race Massage & Exclusive Area at Finish Line
Special Recognition as a Program Supporter
Additional registration cost is a tax-deductible donation to the GOAL Foundation to support our Community Programming efforts in the Greater Ogden Area.