How hilly is the Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River)?
The Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) is described as hilly.
Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 45/100
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed, Gravel
- Scenery
- Desert, City, Countryside, Riverside, Parkland, Canyon, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) route go?
The Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River) route starts at All four distances start together at 7:00 a.m. in front of the pavilion at Expedition Island and finishes at Expedition Island, Green River. Underfoot, expect first ~2 miles on city streets and the paved Greenbelt Trail, then county graded dirt road on the Wild Horse Loop Tour. It passes Expedition Island, Greenbelt Trail, Green River, Wild Horse Loop Tour Road and 1st Springs Canyon. Held annually on the 3rd weekend of August in conjunction with Green River's River Festival, which features a Cajun shrimp boil, craft vendors, beer gardens, a live band, food trucks and fireworks.
What should runners know on race day for the Run with the Horses Marathon (Green River)?
Held annually on the 3rd weekend of August in conjunction with Green River's River Festival, which features a Cajun shrimp boil, craft vendors, beer gardens, a live band, food trucks and fireworks.
Race character
Scenery
- Desert
- City
- Countryside
- Riverside
- Parkland
- Canyon
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Wilderness
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Gravel
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- 7-hour time limit
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston qualifier; run on a county graded dirt road at altitude.
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet/bib pickup is 4-7 p.m. the Friday before (Aug 14, 2026) at Expedition Island.
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- All finishers receive a unique finisher medal.
- Finisher tee
- Finisher shirt included for Marathon and Half Marathon entrants; 10K and 5K runners may purchase a shirt for $20 extra.
Access and course status
- Start
- All four distances start together at 7:00 a.m. in front of the pavilion at Expedition Island.
- Finish
- Expedition Island, Green River
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- First ~2 miles on city streets and the paved Greenbelt Trail, then county graded dirt road on the Wild Horse Loop Tour.
- Landmarks
- Expedition Island, Greenbelt Trail, Green River, Wild Horse Loop Tour Road, 1st Springs Canyon, White Mountain
- Notable features
- Held annually on the 3rd weekend of August in conjunction with Green River's River Festival, which features a Cajun shrimp boil, craft vendors, beer gardens, a live band, food trucks and fireworks
- High plains desert with no shade trees after leaving the city streets
- runners may encounter wild horses and other wildlife
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 22°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 45Favourability /100