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Utah > The Other Half Marathon
Moab, UT
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Date
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Event
Details
Rising red canyons and stunning rock formations provide the backdrop
for Moab’s The Other Half, a point-to-point half marathon run
each fall in Moab, Utah. Organized in 2004 as a fall companion to the
popular spring Canyonlands Half Marathon, The Other Half has grown into
a popular event in its own right, drawing the maximum 1,000
participants in 2006.
The race starts just outside of Moab, at the historic Dewey Bridge near
milepost 30 of Highway 128, and follows the highway as it parallels the
Colorado River down to the Sorrell River Ranch Resort. The course is
run entirely on paved roads and features gorgeous views of the
surrounding terrain, including prominent landmarks Fisher Towers,
Castle Rock, and the La Sal Mountains.
Starting at an elevation of 4100 ft, the first seven miles of the
course feature gentle rolling hills and a gradual incline. At mile 8,
the gradual incline turns into a steep half-mile climb to a high point
of 4300 ft, followed by a fast half-mile descent. Miles 9-12 have a few
short rolling hills and mile 13 is a fast downhill to the finish at
Sorrell River Ranch Resort. Post-race refreshments include beer from
the Moab Brewery, one of Utah’s outstanding microbreweries.
After the race, take a sunset drive through the nearby Arches National
Park to experience breathtaking views of the natural sandstone arches
and unusual rock formations. A one-mile uphill hike is worth the effort
to get an up-close look at one of Utah’s most famous icons,
the spectacular Delicate Arch. The spectacular scenery along the course
may look familiar to movie buffs – the area is a favorite of
Hollywood. Mission Impossible, Austin Powers, and Breakdown are just a
few of the movies that have used the backdrop through which The Other
Half is run.
Race
Weather & Climate
October offers ideal temperatures for the half marathon, but with the
8:00 a.m. race time, prepare for a chilly start. The average high in
Moab for October 21 is 70º F and the average low is
38ºF. Rainfall chances are low during this time of year as the
average precipitation in October is just 1 inch.
Fees
$65 if registered by June 30, 2009
$75 between July 1 - August 31
$85 after Aug. 31
Registration
To reserve your spot in the fall 2009 running of Moab's The Other Half
Marathon, register online at MarathonGuide.com
or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.moabhalfmarathon.org
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