Runtastic NEBO

LAST CHANCE TO BQ IN UTAH FOR BOSTON 2026

NEBO is your final shot to qualify before September 12, 2025 — without getting hit with the new 10-minute penalty on net-downhill courses.

2026 Boston Marathon Qualification Standards

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.

MARATHONERS: This year marks the 12th anniversary of the NEBO Full Marathon. A true Canyon Marathon with 25 miles of the race in Payson Canyon! You won’t find a more beautiful race. You will experience a few hills during the first half of the course. However, the last 16 miles are completely downhill, which makes this marathon course super fast.

HALF MARATHONERS: The NEBO Half Marathon is one of the fastest races in Utah, 12 beautiful miles down Payson Canyon. Experience scenic views and a wide course. The start is just past Payson Lakes. Payson Lakes is a peaceful local treasure tucked in the Payson Fork Canyon. Payson Canyon is a hidden gem often overlooked. Come and experience a breathtaking course. This race might just become your favorite.

10K RUNNERS: The NEBO 10K is one of the fastest races in Utah, starting with five beautiful miles down Payson Canyon. Experience scenic views and a wide course, starting at Camp Maple Dell. 

5K RUNNERS: Set a new PR on this fast course, starting and finishing at Payson's historic Memorial Park at 250 South Main Street in Payson. Parking is available at the park, at the church to the west, and at the elementary school to the south.