Timp’s 2027 mountain marathon and long gap after Grove Creek
The current registration page has advanced to 2027, while the main race website still shows May 16, 2026. Use the new entry for the race date and compare its final instructions with the older website before travel. The organizer’s various distance figures differ slightly, so treat this as a mountain marathon of approximate length rather than a precisely measured road course.
The published intermediate gates require departure from Grove Creek by 10:00, Battle Creek by 12:20 and Dry Canyon by 13:00. Compare those with the actual terrain and your likely progress, including aid stops. An overall finish estimate does not guarantee that you can reach every intermediate gate in time.
The long section from Grove Creek to the return at Battle Creek makes carrying familiar supplies important. Check the final aid chart and plan for the time you expect on that stretch rather than assuming stations are evenly spaced. The listed drop-bag location and later gear-drop service are different arrangements; confirm which items can be left where and when they will return to the start.
Pink flagging marks the route, with combined pink and blue indicating a turn on the flagged side. Learn the final marking instructions at the briefing and carry the current course information. The organizer warns that there are not volunteers or mile markers at every turn, so independent navigation matters. Prepare gradually for climbing and descending on rocky trails, and check current reports for snow, mud or stream crossings. Avoid converting a road-marathon time into a guaranteed mountain finish using a simple formula. Recheck mandatory equipment, parking and collection, and agree on a meeting point at Timpanogos Park that does not obstruct returning runners.
Confirmed race date
Timp Trail Marathon & Half: May 15, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.