Semi-Marathon de Zion

Zion Half Marathon takes place at Virgin, in Washington County, Utah, on February 26, 2027, over a single distance: the half marathon (13.1 miles). The course runs through the striking country near Zion National Park, between clear streams and the rock formations typical of southern Utah, so the setting is desert and mountain rather than city streets. No start time or elevation figure is published for the race.

A destination half like this is usually less about the clock than about where you spend the morning, though 13.1 miles still asks for real preparation. Ten to twelve weeks with a weekly long run built toward 11 or 12 miles will get you to the line comfortably, and adding some rolling terrain to those runs is worthwhile in this part of Utah. Since the elevation profile is not published, ask the organizer what to expect before you set a target time.