2027 Ogden Marathon - May 15

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Race Information

Race2027 Ogden Marathon - May 15
CityOgden
Date2027-05-15 at 07:00
Time Limit7 hours
Cutoff pace9:57/km
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Official SiteGOAL Foundation
RegistrationRegister

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature11.8°C / 53°F
Humidity55%
Wind12.7 km/h
Rain Chance32%
Typical ConditionsClear, cool mid-May high-desert morning in the Wasatch — prime BQ and PR weather

What to Prepare: Mid-May race mornings near Huntsville start cool, with a typical low around 45°F / 7°C climbing toward a high near 70°F / 21°C by midday downtown. The point-to-point start sits at 5,400 ft and can feel cold in the dark; pack a throwaway layer and gloves for the corral, then shed them as you descend into warmer, lower elevations.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 12.7 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 5.8°C 11.6°C 17.8°C
Dew point -2.9°C 2.4°C 6°C
Wet-day chance: 32% Runnability: 86/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypePoint-to-point (net downhill)
Elevation Gain121m
TerrainRoad (canyon highway, valley roads and city streets, paved throughout)
ProfileA fast, scenic net-downhill point-to-point that loses about 1,116 ft (340 m) over 26.2 miles, from the Wasatch high country down into downtown Ogden. The course starts around 5,400 ft near Huntsville on the South Fork of the Ogden River, drops steadily through the Eden Valley for the first eight miles, then flattens across the valley floor around Pineview Reservoir near the towns of Eden and Huntsville. From about mile 18 it tips into scenic Ogden Canyon — a narrow six-mile river gorge — descending alongside the Ogden River, past a dramatic waterfall at the canyon mouth, before joining the Ogden River Parkway and finishing at 25th and Grant in historic downtown Ogden near 4,300 ft. The descent is gradual and consistent rather than steep, which protects the quads while still helping fast times. Crucially the net loss is well under Boston's 1,500-foot threshold, so the course carries NO Boston-qualifying downhill adjustment and times count fully toward BQ. USATF-certified; about 8.4% of finishers qualified for Boston in 2026 (per findmymarathon).
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Ogden Marathon and what time does it start?

The 2027 America First Ogden Marathon is on Saturday, May 15, 2027, with the full marathon starting at 7:00 a.m. MT. The race is held on the third Saturday of May each year. Mandatory shuttle buses carry runners from downtown Ogden up to the point-to-point start near Huntsville in the early morning, so plan to arrive well before the gun.

How much elevation does the Ogden Marathon course drop?

Ogden is a net-downhill point-to-point with an official net drop of about 1,116 ft (340 m), from roughly 5,400 ft near Huntsville down to about 4,300 ft in downtown Ogden. The descent is gradual and consistent rather than steep, with a flatter middle near Pineview Reservoir. Because the net loss stays under Boston's 1,500-foot limit, your finish counts toward Boston qualifying with no downhill adjustment.

Is the Ogden Marathon a good Boston qualifier?

Yes. Ogden is a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier, and its steady net-downhill profile plus cool mid-May mountain mornings make it a popular BQ and PR course. About 8.4% of finishers qualified for Boston in 2026 (per findmymarathon). Check your target time against the current standards with our Boston qualifying calculator.

What is the time limit for the Ogden Marathon?

The official course time limit is 7 hours, which works out to roughly a 16:00 per mile average pace, with a hard finish cutoff at 2:00 p.m. There are intermediate checkpoints along the course (including Ogden Canyon by about 1:00 p.m.). Plan your splits with our pace calculator to stay ahead of the cutoffs.

How hard is the Ogden Marathon course?

It is one of the more runnable mountain-region marathons. The net downhill helps your pace, but two things demand respect: the altitude (you start at 5,400 ft, so flatlanders should ease the early miles) and the Ogden Canyon descent from mile 18, where steeper grades can pound tired quads. Train some downhill running beforehand and start conservatively to bank a strong finish.

Where does the Ogden Marathon course go?

The course starts in the Wasatch high country near Huntsville, parallels the South Fork of the Ogden River into the Ogden Valley, skirts Pineview Reservoir through Eden and Huntsville, then drops through scenic Ogden Canyon alongside the river past a waterfall at the canyon mouth. It joins the Ogden River Parkway and finishes on historic 25th Street at Grant Avenue in downtown Ogden.

How do I register for the 2027 Ogden Marathon and what does it cost?

Registration is handled online through the organizer's platform on the official Ogden Marathon site, with English-language sign-up that is straightforward for international runners. Pricing rises on a tiered schedule as the field fills, and the race has sold out in past years, so register early. A VIP entry tier with extra race-day perks is also offered. The event is organized by the local nonprofit GOAL Foundation (Get Out And Live).

What is the weather like for the Ogden Marathon?

Mid-May in northern Utah is typically clear and cool at the start — a race-morning temperature around 51°F (11°C) with low humidity, warming into the 70s°F (low 20s°C) downtown by afternoon. It is dry high-desert mountain air, so rain is uncommon. Dress for a chilly high-elevation start and shed layers as you descend into warmer, lower elevations.

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