Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk
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- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States
- Events
- Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Relay, Kids' Run, Virtual
- Registration
- Registration link
Race links
- Registration and official site Registration page and official website
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- Listing status Source link available
- Listing updated May 21, 2026
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Time until race day
Race date: October 24, 2026.
Key facts
| Date | October 24, 2026 |
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| Location | Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States |
| Events | Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Relay, Kids' Run, Virtual |
| Official source | Registration page and official site |
About
Race Info Now in its 8th year, this event is produced by life-long runners who know the beauty of running, walking, and hiking through scenic and challenging terrain. Run or walk through the stunning Kaibab National Forest, nestled on the Coconino Plateau just a hop, skip, and jump away from the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon South Rim. Local Partners: We support Run Local. The Grand Canyon Trail Marathon is a joint partnership between the Town of Tusayan and Run Tucson, the premier local running company in Arizona. Special thanks to the Tusayan Fire District, the IMAX Visitor Center, and the Kaibab National Forest. Bring the Kids! Children and strollers are allowed in the 5k Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon Terrain: half mile start on sidewalk, then 11.5 miles of challenging forest jeep roads, including rugged rocky sections, soft dirt, and hard-packed dirt forest roads, with a rolling final mile on the paved Arizona Trail path. According to the National Park Service, the forest is characterized by ponderosa pine, with Gambel oak, New Mexico locust, mountain mahogany, elderberry, creeping mahonia, and fescue. 5k Terrain: mostly paved Arizona Trail, with about one mile on hard-pack dirt forest road Difficulty: the marathon and half-marathon course is challenging for many, with hills and rugged terrain. Top runners finish about 10 minutes slower than road races in the half-marathon. Weather: most likely in the 30's and 40's early morning, with daytime highs hitting 60's - 70's... but you never know what late October will bring at 7,000 feet. Chair Athletes: The 5k would be challenging for chair athletes, while the marathon and half-marathon is on a rugged course not suitable for chair athletes. Pets Allowed: We love pets but they cannot be with participants on the course during the event. Want Training Advice? Contact RRCA-certified running coach Tia Accetta at tia@runtucson.net.
Planning checks
| Date check | Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk is listed for October 24, 2026. Confirm the current race-day schedule with the official or source link before booking travel. |
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| Location check | Use Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States as the planning area, then verify the exact start, finish, packet pickup, and transport details with the organizer. |
| Distance fit | Listed race options include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Relay, Kids' Run, Virtual. Check the race page source for current event-distance availability. |
| Registration path | A registration path is available above. Review entry rules, refund terms, participant limits, and transfer rules before paying. |
Location
| Listed location | Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, United States |
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| Address | 469 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ, 86023 |
| Exact start area | Confirm the exact start area with the race link above before booking travel. |
Course
| Surface | Trail |
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Registration
| Registration page | Registration link |
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