Trail running events marked early October activity. The Arches Marathon and Half Marathon occurred on October 3, offering distances from 15K to 50K through the Behind the Rocks landscape south of town.1 The Moab 240 endurance run began on October 9 and runs through October 13 at the Moab Valley RV Resort, with the 240-mile course sold out in advance.2
Local Competitions
High school athletes competed in cross country and other sports. Grand County High School hosted region cross country events where individual and team titles were decided.3 Additional matches included soccer and volleyball at the high school level during the first week of the month.
Demo Festival
Outerbike Moab ran from October 2 to 4 at the Bar M Trailhead, providing a mountain bike demo opportunity rather than a competitive race.4
Upcoming events include the Canyonlands Ultra on October 24.5 Organizers of endurance events may consider staggered scheduling and diversified offerings to maintain consistent participation levels through transitional periods.
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