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Wyoming > Jackson Hole Half Marathon
Jackson,
WY
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Date
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Event
Details
The brilliant blue skies over the majestic peaks of the Grand Teton
mountains in the distance will be runners' constant companion at the
first-ever running of the Jackson Hole Half Marathon, organized by the
Colorado-based sports event management company Redline Races and
scheduled for an early summer running in this beautiful mountain city
just south of both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National
Park in western Wyoming.
Runners will start the race in Teton Village, which lies just south of
the national park, and follow the bicycle trail that runs alongside
Highway 390 as it makes its way southward along a long straightaway
stretch toward Moose Village Road, where runners then turn right and
head along Teton Village Road into Teton Pines. Throughout the early
miles of the race, the course follows a long, steady descent from about
6,300 feet above sea level at the starting line to about 6,200 feet at
the mid-way point of the race, with several rolling hills along the
way.
At the intersection of Highways 390 and 22, runners cross over Highway
22 and continue on the road's shoulder as it makes its way past Skyline
Ranch, over the river and past Emily Stevens Park, which lies just
outside Jackson. Around the mile 9 marker, the course has one last big
uphill stretch, as runners make their way through the more mountainous
terrain just west of Jackson, and then downhill again on the way
through miles 10 and 11, along twists and turns to the crossing at
Highway 89 (which is also Highway 191).
From there, runners meet up with the Russ Garaman Trail, part of the
trail system that routes around and through Jackson, and then turn
right onto Maple Way. The last mile or so of the race takes runners
along Maple and then along Snow King Avenue, for the finish at
Jackson's Phil Baux Park. The park is also where runners will meet and
board buses that will take them to the starting line, beginning at 6:30
AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located in the westernmost part of the state, about 15 miles east of
the Wyoming-Idaho state line and just a short drive south from Grand
Teton National Park, the city of Jackson typically experiences cool
(and sometimes cold) to moderately warm weather conditions in the early
weeks of summer, and relatively steady precipiation throughout the
year. In June, the area's average monthly temperatures range between
71°F and 37°F, while rainfall totals average about 1.7
inches for the month.
Fees
$45 if registered by June 13, 2009
$50 between June 14 - 25
$55 on June 26 and 27
Registration
To reserve your spot in the summer 2009 running of Wyoming's Jackson
Hole Half Marathon, register online at Active.com
or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.redlineraces.com
Course Map
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