Goblin Valley Gravel Ride
- Cycling
- 179 km
- 116 km
- 90 km
The NEW Goblin Valley Trail Runs is a Utah trail running experience you do not want to miss. Run along an ancient place featuring thousands of Hoodoos referred to as Goblins, which are formations of mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles. This picturesque environment will be a sight to see as you run on single track trails through out the protected Utah landscape.
MARATHON takes in the views of the Hoodos as you get a 360 degree look at these wonders as you flow around the stunning landscape.
HALF MARATHON takes you along all of the trail systems the park offers with flowing single track and massive views as you loop around the park.
10k is a lollipop shaped course taking you along Lizard Foot trail returning on the famous Buffalo Head Trail system.
5k is an out and back route that gets you into a grove and a taste of the desert landscape.
KID'S 1 MILE FUN RUN bring your little ones and make it a family run. All kid's receive a custom medal and special gift.
GRAVEL RIDE GOBLIN VALLEY GRAVEL RIDE 11.9.25 JOIN US FOR OUR DESERT FESTIVAL WEEKEND OF EVENTS
FINISHERS All Finisher's of the TRAIL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, RELAY, 10K, and 5K receive custom super soft tri-blend shirt and FINISHER MEDAL designed by Elevation Culture.
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
LAST DAY to register to guarantee a FINISHER SHIRT is NOVEMBER 1st, 2025.
ALL FINISHERS -CUSTOM DESIGN REUSABLE CUP (2 Styles to choose from) CUSTOM RUN Bib CUSTOM GRAVEL Plate DESERT FESTIVAL BONUS SHIRT RUN 11.8- RIDE 11.9 BONUS GIFT
ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS RECEIVE A FREE TRAINING PLAN FROM ELEVATION CULTURE RACE SERIES
ELEVATED YOUTH TRAIL Our Kid's Fun Run just got ELEVATED All 1-2 Mile Kid's Fun Run Runners will receive a Custom ELEVATED YOUTH soft T-shirt, Custom Bib, and Custom Finisher Medal
DESERT FESTIVAL 2025 GOBLIN VALLEY DESERT FESTIVAL RUN ON SATURDAY 11.08.25 RIDE ON SUNDAY 11.09.25 Make it a double and join us to run any distance on Saturday 11.08.25 and Ride any distance on Sunday 11.09.25
NEW HALF MARATHON FINISHER DRINK VESSELS by SAVR Cup. Join a team of 2 and complete the HALF MARATHON course Course COLOR wrist bands. These colored bands will match your course markings so you always feel like you are on the right path.
AID STATIONS Please note that this is a CUPLESS event, so make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel the day of!
RACE START TIMES PLEASE arrive no later than ONE hour before your race start time if you are doing same day race bib and packet pick up. If you have picked up your packet already, and only need to check-in, please show up no later than 15 minutes before your race start time.
PACKET PICK UP Option: #1 Friday 11/7/25 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Outside of the main State Park entrance Visitor Center in the parking lot. Option: #2 Race Day Early Check in begins at 5:30 am.
FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE RELAX Kick back at our Elevated Camp with a cold beverage from Best Day Brewing , Yerba Mate, and games. RECOVER Recover right with post race Ice Bath from Peak N, Massage Recovery Tools, Recovery boots from Relax Air. ENJOY Live Results, Music, friends new and old.
AWARDS AWARDS HANDCRAFTED WOODEN AWARDS by Elevation Culture MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | 10K | 5K 1st-3rd Male/Female AGE GROUP AWARDS 1st-3rd Male/Female 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60 +
VOLUNTEER Can't join us to RUN this year? Please consider giving back to our amazing community of runners, friends, and athletes. Join our EC RACE CREW: Paid Key Positions ($20.00 hr) Include: Aid Station Captains | Merch Tent | Medical Lead VOLUNTEERS receive amazing PERKS for giving back: FREE RACE ENTRY to our Elevation Culture Race Series, Sponsor Swag and Discounts
RACE DAY PARKING Please consider CARPOOLING to the event to help reduce our carbon footprint. Parking Areas along Goblin Valley Rd are a short walk (5-10 Minutes) to the start/finish area.
RACE STORE Come SHOP with us for gear both before and after the race:
FAQ WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY PACKET? Race Morning 1 hour before your event. WHAT IF I MISSED THE SHIRT DEADLINE: See Race HQ after your race as we most likely have extras. WHEN WILL INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE BE SENT OUT? Race Day information will be sent out the Friday before race week or 10 days from race day. CAN I BUY/SWAP BIBS WITH A FRIEND? You, can only swap a bib if you contact the Event Director. CAN I DROP DOWN A DISTANCE? Yes, you can drop down in distance the weeks leading up to race day and at race registration the morning of the race. ARE THERE REFUNDS? No, there are no refunds. Please refer to our Refund/Deferral Policies on our website. WHAT IF I GET INJURED TRAINING? Please review our deferral policy on our website. IS THIS A CUP LESS RACE? Yes, cups will not be provided at aid stations as this a sustainably conscious event. ARE THERE BATHROOMS ON COURSE? We provide Port-a-Toilets at the Start Finish. ARE THERE AWARDS? Yes, awards will be giving out to the top 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female runners in the Marathon | Half Marathon | 10k | 5k | and Open Age Group Awards ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? No, strollers are not allowed on this course. ARE DOGS ALLOWED? No, Pets are not allowed at this event. This is a wildlife reserve, so dogs are not allowed. CAN I SIGN UP ON RACE DAY? Yes, there will be day of registration. We accept cash, credit, and debit. (no checks) * You are not guaranteed a shirt/medal. (SUBJECT TO RACE SELLING OUT) WHEN WILL RESULTS BE POSTED? Our timing company will have live results to view. Official results will be available 2-4 days post race. WHEN WILL PHOTOS BE POSTED? Race Day photos will be available for purchase 4-7 days post race.
See below for all available coupons and save on your next registrations.
| Trail Marathon | $100.00 | View |
| Trail Half Marathon | $85.00 | View |
| 10k | $65.00 | View |
| 10k (Under 19) | $55.00 | View |
| 5k | $45.00 | View |
| 5k (Under 19) | $35.00 | View |
| Elevated Youth 1M | $15.00 | View |
| Gravel Ride 111k | $110.00 | View |
| Gravel Ride 72k | $90.00 | View |
| Gravel Ride 56k | $60.00 | View |
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