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Arizona > Yuma Territorial Marathon & Half
Marathon
Somerton, AZ
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Date
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Event
Details
With the exception of a brief downhill stretch at the start and an
uphill as runners make their way to the finish line, Somerton's Yuma
Territorial Marathon & Half Marathon features a mostly long,
flat straightaway out-and-back course along the shoulder of Arizona
Highway 95, from the casino resort at the Cocopah Indian Reservation
out through Somerton and back.
The half marathon takes runners from the Cocopah Resort south and then
west along Highway 95 to the turnaround point just past Lakin Drive;
from there, those running the half then head back along 95 to the
finish line back at the resort, while those running the full marathon
continue on along 95 down to the full turnaround near Gadsden Estates.
Runners in both races will see some of the southwestern desert's most
starkly beautiful scenery, with its wide-open spaces and desert resorts.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, just over 11 miles
southwest of Yuma, the city of Somerton typically experiences mild to
moderately cool weather conditions in the mid-winter season, and mostly
dry weather throughout the year. In January, the city's average monthly
temperatures range between 68°F and 41°F, while
precipitation
amounts average just under half an inch for the month.
Fees
$45 for the half marathon, if registered by October 3, 2009
$85 between Oct. 4 - December 12
$95 between Dec. 13, 2009 - January 21, 2010
Registration
To reserve your spot in the winter 2010 running of Somerton's Yuma
Territorial Marathon or Half Marathon, register online at Active.com
or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.yumamarathon.com
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