Marathon Overview
Jackson Town Square to Teton Village
Saturday September 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Course Description
The Jackson Hole Marathon starts at the historic elk antler arches on Town Square and spend the first few miles winding past the National Elk Refuge and through neighborhoods before joining the community pathway system around mile 4. By mile 5 you’ll be officially out of town and headed out into the more rural areas of Teton County.
For the next 11 miles, you’ll be heading around South Park Loop and beautiful Boyles Hill Road, and enjoying majestic views of the Jackson Hole Valley, the Tetons, and probably at least a couple of horses.
At about mile 16, you’ll be turning west on the pathway along Highway 22. As you near mile 19, you’re in for a treat as you cross the Snake River and enjoy some of the best views of the day (selfie time!).
At mile 20, you’ll be heading north toward the Grand Teton and the Finish Line. Next stop: the elk antler arch finish line in Teton Village.
99.6% of the course is run on paved roads and/or paved pathways, but the last .1 mi into the Finish Line is on grass. Please, no whining. See the course map below.
Marathon Morning Race Shuttle
Marathoners can purchase a ticket on RunSignUp for the one-way, pre-race shuttle from the Ranch Lot in Teton Village to the start line on Town Square. There is no post-race shuttle. Check out the Transportation page for more information on how to get to your race start.
6:10am: Early Bird Marathon shuttle departs from the Teton Village Ranch Lot (map) (arriving at the Marathon start ~6:35am). Early bird starters only on this shuttle, please.
6:35am: Marathon shuttle departs from the Teton Village Ranch Lot (map) (arriving at the Marathon start ~7:00am).
Shuttles will not wait. Do not be late.
Aid Stations:
Powerade and water: Miles 1.7, 3.1, 4.9, 6.9, 8.0, 10.6, 12.6, 15.0, 17.1, 19.6, 21.6, 23.2, 24.9
Energy gels: Miles 12.6 and 19.6. Should extra gel packets be available, they will be distributed at other locations on the course. Snacks and/or candy will be available at many of the later aid stations.
Please see the Rules & Regulations for cut-off times at points on the course, which are strictly enforced!
Cut off times making you nervous? Join the “early bird” start wave and start your race at 7am, giving you 30 extra minutes on course. The caveat: the early bird wave is only for runners that will need the extra time to finish within the course limits (a 15+ min/mile pace), not for faster runners who want to be done earlier. The first few aid stations on the course may not be set up when you arrive so please plan accordingly. Also, you MUST register for the early bird wave in advance by emailing jacksonholemarathon@gmail.com.