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Accomodations


There are no accomodations included with registering for the Grand Canyon Marathon or the Half Marathon. However, certain sponsors are providing specials for runners in support of this community event.

There are several high quality lodging options inside Grand Canyon National Park and in the nearby community of Tusayan.

In-park Accomodations

Tusayan Accomodations

Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. at Grand Canyon National Park The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon

Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. provides the only lodging inside the Park. One of its hotels, Maswik Lodge, is a short distance from the starting line of the races and very close to the finish line of the Half Marathon.

Xanterra will be offering a special rate for runners at Maswik Lodge for $50.00 for double occupancy and $9.00 per additional adult for November 5 and November 6 only. This special race rate can be booked online by clicking here or with the promo code "MARATHON"

The Grand Hotel is located in Tusayan, just outside the South Entrance of Grand Canyon National Park. It is a short distance from the finish line of the full marathon and the Runners' Finishing Tent where the awards will be handed out. To make reservation with the Grand Hotel, click here, go to reservations, then select "Corporate Rates" just under the logo at the top. Enter "run" when prompted for a corporate code.

The Grand will also host a special after party to celebrate the accomplishment of all the race partcipants. The band "Buckit" will be providing live entertainment throughout the celebration.


Photo by C. Espanol: A View of Grand Canyon from the South Rim Photo by C. Espanol: Running Shoes along the Rim Photo by C. Espanol: A View of Grand Canyon from the South Rim near Sunset Photo from ClipArt.com: Runners at Sunset