Utah > Top of Utah Half Marathon
Logan,
UT
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Date
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Event
Details
The Top of Utah (TOU) Half Marathon is a scenic downhill race that
takes runners through the beautiful Cache Valley in northern Utah. Held
three weeks before the Top of Utah Marathon, the TOU Half is billed as
a perfect training run for those preparing for the full marathon, as
the course follows the middle 13 miles of the marathon route.
The race
begins at 7:00 a.m. at the Hyrum Electrical Plant up Blacksmith Fork
Canyon, which is approximately mile 7 of the full marathon route. The
first half of the course is a steady downhill through the canyon, with
spectacular views of Cache Valley and the surrounding Wasatch
mountains. At about the halfway point, the course leaves the canyon and
takes runners through the quaint little towns of Nibly, Millville, and
Providence, eventually ending at Zollinger Park in nearby Providence.
Race
Weather & Climate
Temperatures are mild to moderately warm this time of year. The average
high in Logan for August 25th is 85º F and the average low is
52ºF. Rainfall chances are low during this time of year, as
the average precipitation in August is less than 1 inch.
Fees
$22 if registered by August 11th
$35 through the day of the race
Registration
Online registration is available at the race website.
To register by mail, print out the entry form and mail it to Heather
Housley at P.O. Box 125, Smithfield, UT 84335. You can also register in
person at Al's Sporting Goods in Logan until Friday, August 17. Race
day registration will be available at Zollinger Park in Providence from
5:15 am until 6:10 am; however, t-shirts may not be available.
Website
www.topofutahmarathon.com
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