Cedar City Half Marathon

2026 RACE INFO Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 Bus Loading 5:30 - 6:00 AM Bus loading will take place at the Heritage Center Theater Lobby, 105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720. (This is also the location for packet pickup on Friday, September 11th). ALL Runners are transported by bus to the start line. Half Marathon will begin at Wood Ranch, and 5K will begin shortly up the canyon (near Rusty's Ranch House).  CCHM Start: 7:00 AM 5K Start: 7:30 AM The 17th annual running of the Cedar City Half Marathon down Cedar Canyon will feature plenty of pleasant surprises and one of the most spectacular downhill closed-canyon runs ever. Whether it's the sound of Coal Creek, breathtaking views, enthusiastic aid station volunteers, or energy-pumping music with crowds urging you to finish strong—the focus of the "Cedar Half" has always been on a quality runner experience over quantity. It's rare to run a half marathon or a canyon without worrying about traffic. You'll have the roads and trails to yourself in the Cedar Half. On race day, Cedar Canyon is closed to all vehicles, and at the mouth of Cedar Canyon all runners will transition onto Cedar's magnificent trail system all the way to the finish line. The CourseThe crisp canyon air rushes through aspens and the sounds of water rushing down Coal Creek accompany runners as they wind their way through eons of geologic formations to the mouth of Cedar Canyon. Majestic sandstone pyramids mark the intersection of the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountain formation. This is where runners will transition from SR-14 to Cedar City's spectacular trail system along Coal Creek through Canyon Park, Veterans Ball Fields, and the welcoming finish at the Bicentennial Soccer Complex. Along the Coal Creek Trail System there are three road underpasses allowing runners to avoid street traffic.  The Map CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COURSE MAP Canyon Road Re-open Time: 10:00 AM - The Utah Highway Patrol will reopen Cedar Canyon to traffic at 10:00 AM, and all runners must be off the Canyon highway (SR-14), by that time. (Note: The last 3 miles of the course are on the Cedar City Trail System).

5K INFORMATION 

Please refer to Half Marathon information regarding packet pickup, parking and bus pickup, shirts, etc. The 5K will begin at 7:30am with 5K awards starting at 8:30.

AGE DIVISIONS 

HALF MARATHON age divisions for men and women include the following:

14 & Under 15 -19 20 - 24 25 - 29 30 - 34 35 - 39 40 - 44 45 - 49 50 - 54 55 - 59 60 - 64 65 - 69 70 - 74 75 - 79 80+

5K age divisions for men and women include the following:

14 & Under 15 -19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80+

AID STATIONS 

Aid stations are available at approx.every 2 miles (see below) and supplied with electrolyte drinks, water, and gels. Ham operators are at each station to report emergencies. An ambulance will be stationed at the finish line—on call for other areas on