Photo by Neal Herbert
Race Information

COURSE: The USATF certified and sanctioned course starts approximately 11 miles up scenic Hwy. 128 and parallels the Colorado River into Moab. The course continues on Hwy. 191 and through the streets of Moab to City Park and the finish line. The Five Mile Run starts approximately 3 miles up Hwy. 128 and follows the same course as the half marathon. The course is rolling.

USATF recently modified their ruling on headphones at USATF sanctioned events.  Runners may now wear headphones and music players while participating in our events.  For safety reasons, we require that you use only one headphone/earbud while running.  This is to ensure you can hear other runners and race or safety vehicles approaching. 

RACE START TIMES:
Five Mile Run – 9:30 AM
Half Marathon – 10:00 AM

TIMING: The race is being timed utilizing computer chip technology.  You must follow instructions on the use of your chip and you must return the chip following the race.  Unreturned chips will result in a charge. Official time used for the races will be gun time. Competitive runners should plan accordingly.

Mile markers are at each mile for both races.

TRANSFERS/CHANGES:
There are no transfers and no waiting list.


WEATHER:
Temperatures on race day have varied from 23-88°F. It is advisable to dress in layers. Both start areas are partly shaded-wear warm clothes to the start that can be discarded or placed in sweat bag prior to race start.


LODGING
Lodging in Moab is extremely limited and it is quite likely all available lodging will be reserved for race weekend. Moab Half Marathon, Inc. does not guarantee lodging to entrants and will not refund registration due to lack of lodging availability or for any other reason.

For lodging inquiries, visit the Moab Area Travel Council website.


PACKET EXPO/PACKET PICK UP:
The Race Expo will take place Friday, March 20th, from 1–9:00 PM at Center Street Gym, 215 E. Center Street. The expo will feature a variety of running related booths including CHM official race merchandise. Race packets can also be picked up from 6–7:00 AM on Saturday, March 21st at the same location. Participants must show their confirmation card and a picture ID in order to pick up their packets.

BUSES: Shuttle to Start loads between 7:30 AM and 8:15 AM in front of the Helen M. Knight School located at 400 N and 100 W, adjacent to the finish line. Please show your Bib number and board buses promptly. Don’t delay the start of your race.

PARKING: Streets surrounding Swanny City Park and Helen M Knight School will be closed Saturday beginning at 5:30 AM. Parking in the area is limited, so please plan to walk or carpool to the bus loading area. There is NO PARKING AT THE START! All participants need to take a shuttle bus to the start lines.

SWEATS: Your race packet includes a high quality bag made from recycled materials to be used to transport extra clothing from the start lines to the finish. Designated vehicles at each start will bring the sweat bags to the finish line.

TRAFFIC: The course is closed to traffic from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM with traffic control at the intersection of Hwy 128 and Hwy 191. After 12:30 pm Hwy. 128 will be open to traffic. You may catch a ride with the sweep vehicle if you are having problems finishing the race.

COURSE SUPPORT: There are water stations and port a-potties at the starting lines. There are six aid stations located every 2 miles along the course. Aid stations will have Gatorade Endurance Formula, water and port a-potties. EMTs will be stationed along the course, at the intersection of Hwy. 128 and 191, and at the finish line. Mile 6 Aid Station will offer Clif Shots, the official energy gel of the Canyonlands Half Marathon.

Please note that the course will officially close at 1:15, 3.25 hours after the start. This allows an approximate pace of 15 minute miles. At 1:15, if you have not finished the race, you may catch a ride in the sweep vehicle or finish on your own.


AWARDS: Awards will be given to the first place male and female in the following categories: overall winners, Moab residents, wheelchair, and masters (40 or older), including the Sheri Haymore Female Masters Award. An awards booth will be set up at the finish line expo area for all age group winners.  If you think you have won an award please pick it up at this designated area. Awards will not be mailed. Awards will be given for the top five male/female in the following age groups: 11 and under (Five Mile only), 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, five year increments up to 80 and older.

OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE: CHM hats, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, posters and other race memorabilia will be available at packet pickup and the finish line expo.

PASTA DINNER: A delicious feast of pasta, veggie and meat marinara, pesto, salad, bread, garlic butter, dessert, and beverages will be available Friday, March 20th, from 5–8 PM at the Moab Valley Inn, 771 South Main. The pasta party is a fundraiser for the Youth Garden Project.

PHOTOS: brightroom, inc., a professional event photography company, will be taking photos of runners at the event. After the race, runners are able to go to their website at www.brightroom.com or our website to view and order pictures.

FINISH AREA EXPO: Several vendors will be selling/giving away food and merchandise, including Sore No More, Great Harvest Bread, and Canyonlands Half Marathon Memorabilia.

MASSAGE: On-site massage services will be available after the races at the finish area. Local massage therapists and students from the Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts will be dedicating their time to race participants. Massages will be offered between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM and are limited to 10 minutes to accommodate more people. A sign up sheet will be available.

KEEP YOURSELF SAFE AND HAVE A GREAT RACE!