Runtastic NEBO
Race Date
Aug 29, 2026
Location
Payson, UT
The Experience
Utah’s Last Fast Downhill Race to Qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon
You’ll race down Payson Canyon on the Mt. Nebo Loop, surrounded by pine-lined roads, sweeping curves, and views of Mount Nebo, Utah Valley, and Utah Lake far below. Whether you’re taking on the Marathon with its massive 4,561-foot drop, flying through the Half, or pushing for a PR in the 10K or 5K, every course at NEBO comes with speed, elevation, and a challenge worth showing up for. This is where you run hard, dig deep, and let gravity do its job. You bring the grit — the canyon brings the drop.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
NEBO Race Shirt
Start Location
250 South Main St., Payson, UT, 84651
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+47.11 m
Separation
69.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
UT17007TJD · Expires 2027 · Mt. Nebo Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:02:27
9:21/mi
Winning Time
1:05:03
4:58/mi
Finishers (2025)
849
States Represented
19 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:47:06
MEDIAN
2:02:27
SLOWER 25%
2:22:12
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
34%
Humidity
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