How hilly is the St. George Marathon?
The St. George Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 152 m.
St. George 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
St. George Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:53/km
- Typical conditions
- 59/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 verified facts
6:15:00 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
St. George 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
- Scenery
- Canyon, Mountain, Forest, Desert, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the St. George Marathon route go?
The St. George Marathon route starts at Pine Valley Mountains (runners bused from Vernon Worthen Park); 7:00 AM start and finishes at Vernon Worthen Park, St. George. Underfoot, expect paved. It passes Pine Valley Mountains, red rock canyons and Snow Canyon Parkway. PR-friendly net-downhill point-to-point course.
What should runners know on race day for the St. George Marathon?
The event uses closed-road arrangements. 14.
Race character
Scenery
- Canyon
- Mountain
- Forest
- Desert
- City
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 152 m
- Net elevation
- -792 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:13:56 (Jake Heslington)
- Women's course record
- 2:28:41 (Kodi Kleven)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Ballot entry: Entry is listed as ballot or lottery based.
- Cut-off
- 6 hours 15 minutes (must reach mile 23.1 by 1:15 PM).
- Qualification status
- Boston Equivalent
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 14
- Closed roads
- Yes
- Expo / packet pickup
- Health & Fitness Expo at the Dixie Convention Center, Friday October 2, 2026, 10 AM-8 PM.
- Medal
- Finisher medal; optional extra medal via the Desert Double.
Access and course status
- Start
- Pine Valley Mountains (runners bused from Vernon Worthen Park); 7:00 AM start.
- Finish
- Vernon Worthen Park, St. George
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved
- Landmarks
- Pine Valley Mountains, red rock canyons, Snow Canyon Parkway
- Notable features
- PR-friendly net-downhill point-to-point course
- official Boston qualifier
- 50th anniversary in 2026
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 22°CTypical temperature
- 13 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 59Favourability /100