Utah > Provo City Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
Provo,
UT
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Date
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Event
Details
Sandwiched between the majestic mountain peaks and ski resorts to the
west and the crystal waters of Utah Lake and Provo Bay to the immediate
east, this Utah Valley city plays host in the spring to the Provo City
Half Marathon, Relay & 5K, which takes runners on a tour of
both the area's urban and natural sights and attractions. Like its late
summer counterpart, the Provo
River Trail Half Marathon, this
race event takes runners along some of the same trails, offering both a
fun and challenging course, organizers say.
This out-and-back race starts and finishes at Tabernacle Park in
downtown Provo, located just seven blocks south of Brigham Young
University. Along the 13.1-mile USATF (U.S.A. Track and Field)
certified course, runners will pass sights including BYU and will run
along portions of the Provo River Trail, famous for its blue ribbon
trout fisheries that offer anglers from the city a chance to enjoy one
of the state's premier fishing destinations that's just 15 minutes away.
The course is considered an excellent early-season preparation run for
the state's number of marathon and half-marathon events later in the
year, organizers add, as well as an opportunity to run amongst some its
most beautiful scenery.
The course, like the city as a whole, lies
within the shadow of Mount Timpanagos, Cascade Mountain and Provo and
Freedom Peaks, well known for their hiking and camping and made famous
(or infamous, rather) as the onetime hideout of Butch Cassidy and the
Sundance Kid.
Race
Weather & Climate
Known for its warm summers with temperatures in the 70s and its cold
winter seasons, Provo in the springtime typically sees mild to cool
weather conditions. April temperatures average between 64°F and
40°F, while rainfall totals average about 1.85 inches for the
month.
Fees
$30 if registered by February 29, 2008
$40 between March 1 - 31
$50 at the race packet pickup on April 4
Registration
To register for the 2008 running of the Provo City Half Marathon or 5K,
or to participate in the relay, register online here
or print out and mail in this downloadable form.
Website
www.run13.com
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