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St. George Marathon
The St. George Marathon is rated by Runner’s World as one of the four “Marathons to Build a Vacation Around” in the World. Included in Runner’s World 10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons and Top 20 Marathons in the USA. It begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Worthern Park. The St. George Marathon is a point-to-point race which is USA Track & Field Certified & Sanctioned. Runner’s World listed the St. George Marathon as the fastest fall marathon. A fun race indeed-and scenic.
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Start Time
Wheelchairs – 6:40 AM, Runners – 6:45 AM.
Race Entry Cap
The St. George Marathon entry cap is 6,800 runners.
Entries for participants to use bicycles, skates, strollers, baby joggers, roller blades or other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) will not be accepted.
Entry Fee
- $60.00 S – XL Shirt
- $61.00 XXL Shirt
- Entry Fee is non-refundable
Important Notification Numbers: Twenty-four hour marathon hot-line (435) 634-5850 Time Standard
- All runners must be able to complete the race in six (6) hours or less.
Runners Receive
- Marathon Long Sleeve Shirt
- Full-Color Marathon Poster
- Unique Finisher Medallion
- Marathon Certificate
- Bus Transportation to Start
- Post-Race Drinks and Fruit
- Post-Race Sunday Spectrum Results Issue
Weather
- October is the most beautiful month in St. George. Temperatures at the start line range from 38 – 44° F; at finish from 65 – 85° F.
- Altitude
- Start – 5,243`
- Finish – 2,678`
Transportation to St. George
Located five hours south of Salt Lake City and two hours north of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. For further tourism information, contact St. George Chamber of Commerce, 27 E. St. George Blvd., (435) 628-1658; or Washington Co. Travel Bureau, 800-869-6635.
For complete information about the St. George Marathon please visit www.stgeorgemarathon.com.