Welcome to the breathtaking realm where the air is crisp, the terrain unforgiving, and the spirit of adventure soars to new heights—the Salmon Marathon and Half Marathon. Nestled in the heart of mountains and rugged landscapes, this extraordinary event beckons fearless runners to conquer nature’s formidable challenges and emerge victorious against the backdrop of awe-inspiring vistas.

As the sun kisses the mountain peaks and the dawn of the race approaches, participants find themselves standing at the threshold of an exhilarating journey that transcends the ordinary. 

Approximately 21 miles of the Salmon Marathon course is dirt or gravel and dirt surface. The last five miles are on pavement. In addition, there are three short stretches along the dirt road that are paved.

There are two short hills on the course, the first hill is after mile 7 and the second hill after the half marathon point.

The remainder of the course is gently rolling, but generally downhill.