Races Marathon · Ogden, USA
Ogden Marathon
Ogden Marathon is a hilly marathon in Ogden, USA, held each May. Net downhill point-to-point from the Ogden Valley, through Ogden Canyon, to downtown Ogden. The organiser lists a net drop of 1,116 ft (340 m). The course passes Eden Park at halfway and finishes at 25th and Grant. Cold, often near freezing at the valley start, then warmer in town, typically -7 to 18°C across the morning. A course as hilly as Ogden Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Saturday 15 May 2027
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Cold, often near freezing at the valley start, then warmer in town, typically -7 to 18°C across the morning.
Racing this course well
Net downhill point-to-point from the Ogden Valley, through Ogden Canyon, to downtown Ogden. The organiser lists a net drop of 1,116 ft (340 m). The course passes Eden Park at halfway and finishes at 25th and Grant.
A course as hilly as Ogden Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Ogden Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 15 May 2027
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- Course closes at 2:00 pm, with checkpoint cut-offs from mile 7
- Pacers
- Pacers for the full and half marathon
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 8.2 mile, 5k, relay
The course in numbers
The route drops through Ogden Canyon in the final third. Runners must stay inside the cones in the westbound lane of the canyon road.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
- Total descent
- 340 m (1,120 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- Runners ride buses from Ogden to the start, and bussing is mandatory.
- The organiser describes the course as a fast, gentle downhill.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Salt Lake City International (SLC)
Pick your goal for Ogden
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Ogden Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Ogden Marathon?
- The next Ogden Marathon is on Saturday 15 May 2027 in Ogden, USA. It is held each May.
- Is the Ogden Marathon course flat?
- Net downhill point-to-point from the Ogden Valley, through Ogden Canyon, to downtown Ogden. The organiser lists a net drop of 1,116 ft (340 m). The course passes Eden Park at halfway and finishes at 25th and Grant.
- How do I enter the Ogden Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- Is the Ogden Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Ogden Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Ogden Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Ogden Marathon's profile and the May weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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