The race course is an open course. Runners must follow all signage indicating which side of the road/pathway to run and be aware of other pathway users, bikes, pets, and wildlife.
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. Mile 5 takes you out of Jackson town limits and you're headed out into the more rural areas of Teton County.
You'll be heading around South Park Loop and enjoying majestic views of the Jackson Hole Valley, the Tetons, and at least a couple of horses.
At about mile 14.5, you'll be turning west on the pathway along Highway 22, climbing a short hill and then descending down toward the Snake River, which you'll cross around mile 17. Have you camera ready and enjoy some of the best views of the day as you cross the river. Next, you'll head out on the newest section of Community Pathway from Stilson to Wilson and then track back on the Centennial Pathway.
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.
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.
