Goblin Valley Trail Runs
Overview
A boutique desert trail race through Goblin Valley State Park, run on single-track trails among thousands of hoodoo rock formations. The field is capped at 200 runners to protect the landscape. Finishers receive custom medals, soft tri-blend shirts, and reusable cups, with handcrafted wooden awards for top finishers. Post-race features music, a recovery area, camping, and chili at the Elevated Camp.
Logistics
Schedule
Race Check-In: 5:30 AM Pre-Race Talk: 6:55 AM Marathon/Relay & Half Marathon/Relay Start: 7:00 AM Pre-Race Talk: 7:55 AM 10K/5K Start: 8:00 AM Kid's 1M Fun Run Start: 11:00 AM Award Ceremony: 11:00 AM Course Closes: 1:00 PM
Bib Pickup
Pre-race pickup Friday 5:00-7:00 PM, outside the main park entrance visitor center parking lot (no park entry fee needed). Race-day pickup at Goblin Overlook (Start/Finish) starting 5:30 AM — arrive at least 1 hour before your start.
Swag & Medals
Custom medals, soft tri-blend shirts, and reusable cups for all finishers. Handcrafted wooden awards for top overall and age-group finishers.
Getting There
Driving Directions
18630 Goblin Valley Road, Green River, UT 84525.
Policies
Race Policies
This is a cupless event — bring your own hydration vessel. Strollers are not permitted on course. Dogs are not allowed, as the park is a protected wildlife reserve.
Land Acknowledgement
Goblin Valley's landscape holds evidence of Native American settlement and culture, including from the Fremont, Southern Paiute, and Ute peoples.
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