26.2 desert miles through the remote red rock fins of Behind the Rocks

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

A rugged desert marathon through the Behind the Rocks Wilderness south of Moab, covering sandy washes, slickrock, and jeep tracks across a remote landscape of red rock fins and canyon walls. The course gains over 2,600 feet while delivering stunning views of the La Sal Mountains and the Behind the Rocks fin maze.

Runs into the remote Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area — one of BLM's most striking and least-visited desert landscapes near Moab

Sandy washes, technical doubletrack, smooth jeep tracks, and exposed slickrock create a constantly changing underfoot experience

Custom Thelma and Louise belt buckle medal and commemorative shot glass for all marathon finishers

Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Free camping available for race participants and crew at the start/finish area (Mad Moose Base Camp)

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Runs into the remote Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area — one of BLM's most striking and least-visited desert landscapes near Moab

Sandy washes, technical doubletrack, smooth jeep tracks, and exposed slickrock create a constantly changing underfoot experience

Custom Thelma and Louise belt buckle medal and commemorative shot glass for all marathon finishers

Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Free camping available for race participants and crew at the start/finish area (Mad Moose Base Camp)

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start/Finish Start	0.0	5,358 ft
Buttes Aid Station Aid Station	5.0	5,531 ft
The Pit Aid Station Aid Station	8.5	5,200 ft
Oasis Aid Station Aid Station	17.0	5,351 ft
The Pit Aid Station Aid Station	21.5	5,200 ft
Finish Finish	26.2	5,354 ft

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start/Finish Start	0.0	5,358 ft
Buttes Aid Station Aid Station	5.0	5,531 ft
The Pit Aid Station Aid Station	8.5	5,200 ft
Oasis Aid Station Aid Station	17.0	5,351 ft
The Pit Aid Station Aid Station	21.5	5,200 ft
Finish Finish	26.2	5,354 ft

Thelma and Louise Marathon

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Thelma and Louise Marathon

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