Mesa Falls Marathon

The Mesa Falls Marathon takes place in Ashton, Idaho, on July 17, 2027, with a marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km) at 5:00 a.m., a marathon relay at 5:30 a.m., a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) at 7:00 a.m., a 10K (6.2 miles) at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:00 a.m. The race starts in the Targhee National Forest near the source of the Warm River and finishes in Ashton, while the 10K, 5K and 1-mile races start and finish at Ashton City Park.

Nestled south of the Yellowstone Caldera, the small rural community of Ashton, known as the world's largest seed-producing region, is an ideal destination for travelers and residents alike. With famous attractions such as Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Mesa Falls and the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, Ashton welcomes nearly two million visitors a year.

The town sits at the junction of two scenic routes, the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway and the Teton Scenic Byway, offering plenty of ways to explore the area's stunning natural beauty: mountains, lakes, rivers, winding streams, lush forests and meadows.