Grand Canyon Half Marathon

Grand Canyon Half Marathon takes place on June 12, 2027, at the North Rim, Arizona. The race covers 21 km (13 mi) on demanding mountain trails, in the sky-running tradition, with views over the canyon. Start times and elevation gain are not listed in our records.

The North Rim sits above 8,000 feet, which matters more here than any gradient: at that altitude a runner arriving from sea level loses roughly ten to fifteen percent of their usual pace whatever their fitness. Arrive several days early if you can, drink more than feels necessary in the days before, and treat the published distance as a rough guide to how long you will be out — on this kind of terrain, time on feet is the only useful measure.