Utah > Canyonlands Half Marathon & 5-Mile Run
Moab, UT
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Date
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Event
Details
Runners get the chance to run in the shadow of the majestic red rock
formations of Utah's Arches National Park at the Canyonlands Half
Marathon & 5-Mile Run, which will celebrate its 34th annual
running
in the spring of 2009. Now one of the Moab area's most popular outdoor
athletic events, the race has seen its field of runners grow from just
21 at its first running to more than 4,400 runners in 2007, thanks in
large part to the stunning red
rock scenery that lines the course.
Set at a moderate elevation of about 4000 ft., the half is run on a
USATF certified and sanctioned course that offers a challenging mix of
rolling hills and fast descents. Beginning approximately 11 miles up
Highway 128 outside of Moab, the first 11 miles of the race follow the
paved highway road as it winds through the beautiful red rock canyons
carved by the Colorado River.
Two miles from the finish, the road exits
the red-walled canyon and continues on Highway 191 and through the
streets of Moab to the finish line in City Park, where refreshments,
live music, and post-race massages await the finishers.
Race
Weather & Climate
Be prepared for anything as race day temps in the past have varied from
23°F - 88°F. Typical March temperatures in Moab average
between 35°F and 64°F. Rainfall chances are low, with
average precipitation at less than 1 inch during the month.
Fees
Not yet announced
Registration
Participation is limited to the first 4000 entries for the half
marathon and accompanying five miler, with a lottery in December
determining the lucky ones. Update: Registration
for 2008 is now closed.
Website
www.moabhalfmarathon.org
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