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Utah > Utah Valley Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Provo, UT
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Date
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Event
Details
The green natural beauty of the Utah Valley, which has been the home
over the centuries to Native Americans, Spanish explorers, rugged
mountain men and even U.S. troops back in the mid-1800s, serves as the
setting for the long, sloping downhill route at the Utah Valley
Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, which welcomed just over 1,000
runners for its 26.2-mile and 5K events in the summer of 2009, and will
see the running of its first-ever half marathon in the summer of 2010.
The event's half marathon will start at the half-way point of the full
marathon, on Provo Canyon Road in the Uinta National Forest, near
Vivian Park. From there, those running the 13.1-mile race follow what
is largely a long, sloping and mostly downhill route along the same
road from the start to the finish line, along Provo Canyon Road as it
merges into University Avenue and finishes at the Provo Town Centre
Mall.
Along the way, runners (the race is also open to wheelchair
competitors, who are advised that the course can be difficult to
maneuver in some areas) will get to see some of Utah's most spectacular
natural beauty, including the Utah mountains off in the distance, as
well as the trees that line and shade the roads a little closer to the
course. Runners are advised also that the start time for the half
marathon is 5:30 AM, so they'll need to be ready to board the bus from
Provo Town Centre to the starting line well in advance of the start.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in northern central Utah, about 45 miles south of Salt Lake
City, the city of Provo typically experiences mild to warm and
occasionally quite hot weather conditions in the early summer, and
relatively even precipitation throughout the year. In June, the city's
average monthly temperatures range between 86°F and
54°F, while rainfall amounts average just over 1.1 inches for
the month.
Fees
$40 for the half marathon, if registered by May 10, 2010
$55 between May 11 - June 3
$70 between June 4 - 8
Registration
To reserve your spot in the summer 2010 running of Provo's Utah Valley
Marathon, Half Marathon or 5K, register online at the event website.
Website
www.utahvalleymarathon.com
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