Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk

2027 Race Info We're gearing up for the 9th 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: Run Tucson supports 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…