Utah > The Other Half Marathon
Moab, UT
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Date
Sunday, October 19, 2008
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.
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
(2007 fees)
Entry fee is $55 until August 31, 2007
$65 from September 1 to October 20
Registration
The race is limited to the first 1500 entrants. Race registration is
available
online or by mail.
Website
www.moabhalfmarathon.org
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In the Bag/Race Swag
All finishes will receive a long-sleeve Nordic Track tech tee and a
unique finisher medal. Plus, the first 1,000 entrants will receive a
commemorative pint glass. Post-race prizes are awarded to the top three
overall finishers and the top three in each age group. In 2006, the
overall winning times for men and women were 1:15:00 and 1:24:14,
respectively.
While You’re There
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.
Fun Facts
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.
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Submitted by Stephanie Cooke
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