BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON
RACE DESCRIPTION
The Half Marathon starts at Ruby's Inn on Hwy 63, Bryce (elev. 7,652 ft.). The course heads north, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12. The route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, through the town of Tropic, and ends in Cannonville (elev. 5,800ft.)
The point-to-point course is a flat and downhill run, with a net elevation loss of 1800 ft. The race begins at 6:00 AM at Ruby’s Inn on Highway 63, in Bryce, Utah. The course heads north briefly, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12, where runners are treated to spectacular views of the sunrise as it lights up the pink cliffs and red walls of the canyon ahead. For the next four miles, the route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, offering beautiful vistas of the unique sandstone pinnacles and spires that rise from the bottom of the canyon. After mile five, the course leaves the park and the downhill becomes more gradual as the route rolls through pastures and ranches, crossing the Tropic Ditch and descending into the town of Tropic. From there, the course continues eastward along the Paria River and toward the finish in Cannonville, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Brilliant red and white rock formations frame the finish line, creating a memorable end to the race.
RACE DATE - Saturday, July 12, 2025
START TIME - 6:00 am
STARTING LOCATION - Highway 63 near Ruby’s Inn
Runners must finish by 9:00 am. Shuttles will be available to pick up runners.
Half-Marathon: $3,000 purse
Top 5 places will receive trophies and the following cash prizes for each overall male and female winner.
$500 - 1st place
$400 - 2nd place
$300 - 3rd place
$200 - 4th place
$100 - 5th place
Top 3 winners in each age category male and female get a place medal. Finisher's Medal awarded at the finish line in the runner’s corral at the Cannonville Town Park.
BIB FEES
$55 - December 15th to January 31st
$60 - February 1st to March 31st
$70 - April 1st to May 31st
$80 - June 1st to July 1st
$90 - July 1st to July 9th - or until online closure
$100 - July 11th Friday “Same Day” in person registration as available
Race entry is capped at 1,200 bibs and online registration will close when the race cap has been reached.
ALL BIBS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Bibs not picked up by 8pm MST on Friday, July 12th may be released to standby runners.
$10 Transfer fee to assign your bib to another runner- must pay and alter your registration online prior to June 30th at raceentry.com
$20 Deferral Fee - to defer to the 2026 race- must pay and alter your registration online prior to May 31st at Raceentry.com
Included with Your Registration
All registered participants will receive a Bryce Canyon Half Marathon runner’s shirt, fruit, bagels, water, chocolate milk at Runner’s Corral (finish line), and a finisher medal.
Disposable timer on the runner’s bib, timed thru RunSum.com.
Shuttle Buses provided in Tropic and Cannonville to and from the race. See more information on the Schedule.
Half Marathon Aid Stations
7 Aid Stations are located along the Half Marathon course. Porta-Potty access at most aid stations and other spots along the raceway and at the finish line. Water and Gatorade are provided at the starting line and aid stations.
Station #1- Under the Dump @ mile 2.3 Station
#2- Mossy Cave @ mile 4.5 Station
#3- Harmon’s Bus Stop @ mile 6.1 Station
#4- Pizza Place @ mile 8.4 (in Tropic) Station
#5- Mecham Dugway @ mile 9.7 Station
#6- Dale's Driveway @ mile 10.9 Station
#7- County Road Shed @ mile 11.9 Station
Finish Line in the Runner’s corral - fruit, bagels, water, chocolate milk and ice cream available!
Report emergencies at any of the aid stations or at the first aid center at the Cannonville town park.
First Aid & Emergency Services
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Garfield County Sheriff's Department
Garfield County Volunteer EMT's
Utah Highway Patrol
