Moab 240 Canceled Due to Severe Weather — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Destination Trail called off the 2026 Moab 240 due to severe weather. Runners faced flooding, sleet, and high winds. About 70 individuals spent a night at the Bridger Jack aid station.
Heavy rain caused Cottonwood Creek to flood, making it unsafe to cross. Runners turned back, and organizers sent supplies. A helicopter searched for a safe exit. Read more trail coverage.
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What should runners know about Moab 240 Canceled Due to Severe Weather?
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants forced the cancellation of the Moab 240. Destination Trail called off the 2026 Moab 240 due to severe weather. Runners faced flooding, sleet, and high winds. About 70 individuals spent a night at the Bridger Jack aid station.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 12, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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