Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half is a trail event held in Moab, Utah, on April 24, 2027. Four distances are on the program: the 50K and the trail Marathon (26.2 miles) both start at 6:30 AM, the Half Marathon (13.1 miles) follows at 7:30 AM, and the 15K, about 9.3 miles, goes off at 8:00 AM. Elevation gain is not published for the courses.

Early starts and desert terrain are the two things to plan around here. The 15K and half work as an introduction to running off road in Utah, while the marathon and 50K are long days that reward conservative pacing and disciplined fueling rather than a fast first hour. Build toward whichever you pick with a weekly long run on trail, add back-to-back weekend runs if you are targeting the 50K, and rehearse your hydration strategy in dry conditions, since desert air pulls fluid out of you faster than you expect.