Not Your Grandma's Marathon

NYGM, short for Not Your Grandma’s Marathon, is an endurance-event brand operated by Radical Races LLC and based around challenging races in Provo, Utah. Its events are designed for participants seeking demanding terrain, substantial elevation gain, and a tougher-than-usual test of fitness. The signature World’s Hardest Marathon covers 26.

2 miles and roughly 8,500 feet of elevation gain, following a route from Rock Canyon Trailhead to the saddle of Cascade and down to Big Springs before returning. Runners who want a shorter challenge can choose the half-marathon or 10-kilometer option. The brand also hosts the Near Death Race in Slate Canyon, a 5.

86-mile event with 1,300 feet of elevation gain that requires participants to carry a sandbag for half the course. The listed sandbag weights are 50 pounds for men and 30 pounds for women. With limited places available for each race, NYGM offers registration and event information through its website, alongside a blog, sponsor details, and social media links