Started in 2004, as a fall companion to the popular Canyonlands Half Marathon, Arches Half Marathon has hosted many runners on the road course. After much discussion with local and state government agencies, we were determined to lower our impact on Moab's growing tourist filled roads. The new course features beautiful red rock formations, views of the snow covered La Sal Mountains and the awe inspiring Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. We have added a marathon and marathon relay division and we extended cutoffs.