Marathon Registration Is Now Closed

It is very important that you read the following information. It should answer most of your questions. If not, you can e-mail us at marathon@sgcity.org, call 435-627-4500, or fax 435-627-4509. See you in October!

Aid Stations Bus Ride Cancellations Clinics Clothing Numbers / Chips Rules of Competition and Runner Safety Seeding Spectators Start Time Training Time Standard Travel Commonly Asked Questions Awards Expo Massage Mayor's Walk Pasta Dinner Photos Results Souvenirs Ten-Year Club Weight Divisions Wheel Chair Racers & Hand Cycle Racers

15 aid stations will be located throughout the course at the start, mile markers 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, and the finish. Water, Gatorade, Vaseline and toilet paper will be available at each station. Look for Gatorade on the first table and water on the 2nd and 3rd. Portable restrooms are also available at each station. Clif Bars & ClifSHOT will be available at aid stations 7, 11 and 18.

All runners are required to ride buses to the start unless camping in Pine Valley, staying in Cedar City, or driving the alternate route from Cedar City through Enterprise. Runners board buses at Worthen Park, 250 S. 400 E., St. George, and must show numbers to board. Buses depart beginning at 4:00 a.m. Remember: We are on MOUNTAIN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, Nevada is not — so adjust watches accordingly. The last bus will leave as close to 5:30 as possible. The time window to get 90 buses to the start is very tight; please help us start on time — take an early bus! Fires will be provided for warmth at the start. EARLY BIRD PROMOTIONS: Multiple prize drawing for all runners who load buses by 4:00 am. The drawing will take place during the marathon. Winners will be posted and prizes will be available for pick up at the “Information Booth” at the finish line. 15 guaranteed Marathon Entrances for 2009 1000 Pairs of Free Gloves/Running Apparel sponsored by Wasatch Running Center for the first 1000 runners $2000 Sum Total Cash Prizes: 2 - $250 cash prizes awarded to the the first four buses. Sponsored by Jeff Gallaway, SLC (checks will be sent in the mail). $1000 Sum Total Running Store Gift Certificates - sponsored by Wasatch Running Center and Runner’s Advantage 2 Free iPod Shuffles and 4 Best Buy Gift Cards $25 - sponsored by Best Buy 1 One week all-inclusive stay for one person at Fitness Ridge Spa and Resort 1 Garmin GPS 10 $100 Gift Cards to the St. George Running Center

If you are not planning on running, please let us know so that we can fill those spots. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event of cancellation. However, the first 500 people to cancel by September 26, 2008 may receive a guaranteed entry for the 2009 marathon if they choose to register. The $60 registration fee will not be transferred to the 2009 race. If you wish to cancel, please call 1-435-627-4500 or email marathon@sgcity.org.

First-Timer’s Clinic — Very popular clinic. Get a first-hand look at the course; know what to expect on race day morning, i.e. start layout, clothing drop-off, and other helpful hints as presented by 22-time St. George Marathon runner Terry Tucker. Where: Dixie Center Garden Room Times: 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Clif Bar Pace Team — Questions & Answers Where: Dixie Center Garden Room Times: 6:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker — The St George Marathon is pleased to announce our 2008 Clinic Keynote speaker, Rod Dixon, Olympic and World Championships Bronze Medalist and winner of the New York City Marathon. For further information on Rod and his many other accomplishments please visit www.roddixon.com and www.kidsmarathon.com.

Plastic bags for warm-up clothing will be given to you with your number. Please place clothing in the bags and drop in the trucks at the starting line no later than 6:30 a.m. Discarded clothing will be picked up at the mile markers the first 6 miles of the route only.On race day clothing will be available at the tennis courts until 2:00 p.m., and behind the Recreation Center until 8:00 p.m. (across the street from the Finish Area). Sunday clothing retrieval will be behind the Rec Center, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Marked clothing will be available for pick-up or mailing ($8.00 fee) for 3 weeks after the race. Contact 627-4560. After that time, all clothing will be given to a charitable organization. Do not leave any valuables along the course or at aid stations. Race management will not be responsible for lost/misplaced items.

All numbers and chips must be picked up at the following times and locations with a picture I.D.: Friday, October 3 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Expo (Dixie Center) - 1835 So. Convention Center Dr. Saturday, October 4 4:00 a.m. – 5:40 a.m., Marathon Headquarters, 285 So. 400 E (bus loading area). Please have your picture I.D. ready to show when picking up your number. Runners must pick up their own numbers. REMEMBER — verify your chip before you leave. Numbers Must: be pinned to the front of runner’s singlet; be displayed to board the bus; each runner will be checked for a number; be worn to receive an official finishing position/time — have sponsor/race name showing at all times. Chips must be attached to shoe laces. DO NOT TRADE OR GIVE AWAY YOUR NUMBER. Use of numbers assigned to someone else is a serious violation of race ethics. Trading of numbers or false use of assigned numbers will result in disqualification.

The St. George Marathon is organized and conducted under USA Track & Field rules and regulations. The St. George Marathon reserves the right to remove a runner from the course if, in our judgement, it is possible that serious or fatal injury could result from continued participation (please remember the 6-hour time limit). Please exercise wisdom in your participation. The USA Track and Field Association, the governing body for running in the United States, has passed the following “Rules of Competition” Article IV Rule #144 entitled Assistance to Athletes: “The following shall be considered assistance and therefore NOT allowed. Section F) the visible possession or use by athletes of video or audio cassette recorders or players, TV’s, CD or DVD players, radio transmitters or receivers, mobile phones or computers or any similar devices in the competition area. The St George Marathon staff asks for your assistance in maintaining a safe environment for all runners. Please abide by this rule. ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONAL SUPPORT VEHICLES, BABY STROLLERS, AUTOS, BICYCLES, ROLLER BLADES/SKATES, MOTORCYCLES, ETC., WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. Runners accepting aid from personal support may be disqualified. Private vehicles attempting to transport runners to the start will be stopped and turned around. Bicycles are not allowed on the course.

All numbers are preassigned according to anticipated finish time. In order to ensure a safe and orderly start, all runners must line up in designated areas according to runner number. Watch for signs and volunteers who will assist you.

For viewing the race between the start and the City limits, the three areas are Veyo, Snow Canyon turnoff, and Snow Canyon Parkway/Skyline Drive. (See map). There are bleachers at the finish line and many places to watch from Mile 23 until the finish.

Runners will start at 6:45 a.m.; Wheelchairs will start at 6:40 a.m. Please remember that Utah is on Mountain Daylight Savings Time — Mesquite and Las Vegas are not.

The first eight places, male and female, will be determined by gun time (regular ). All other awards will be determined by using chip time. Gun time records elapsed time from the sound of the gun to the race finish line. Chip time records real time from starting line to finish line. The major advantage is that each runner is clocked on their actual time to run the distance, minus the time spent getting to the starting line. Those running to qualify for the Boston Marathon or Olympic Trials will use the chip time. will be done by Burns Computer .

Due to heavy traffic and unsafe road conditions, The staff of the St Geogre Marathon and the Utah Highway Patrol strongly discourage runners from training on the U-18/marathon route.

The St. George Marathon has a time standard — runners MUST be able to complete the race in six hours or less. Please keep in mind this standard when training, especially if this is your first marathon. Aid stations, road blocks, etc., will be removed after six hours. The course is closed to through traffic from 6:30 - 11:30 a.m.

You can fly to St. George from anywhere in the world. We recommend flying United Airlines to Los Angeles and the United Express to St. George, or Delta Airlines to Salt Lake City and the Delta Connection to St. George. Those flying into Las Vegas can rent a car or private shuttle buses offer services from Las Vegas and Mesquite to St. George and back. For reservations, call: St. George Shuttle: 1-800-933-8320 or 435-628-8320 St. George Express: 1-435-652-1100 Driving Time — Five hours south of Salt Lake City; two hours north of Las Vegas. Remember; Utah is on Mountain Daylight Savings time, Nevada is not. Please be aware of the time difference.

Can I have someone else pick up my number? Sorry — no. You must pick up your number with a picture ID. Numbers will not be given to anyone other than the registered runner. Can I sell/give my number to someone else? Sorry — no. Can I get a refund/runner shirt if I decide not to run? Sorry — no. When can I expect to receive my finisher’s certificate and official results booklet? The finisher’s certificate will be mailed to you approximately two months after the race; the results booklet will be mailed approximately two/three months after the race. Can I watch the race along the Marathon course? There are three locations along the course before the race enters the City limits - Veyo, Snow Canyon, and Snow Canyon Parkway/Skyline Drive. What do I do if I have not reserved accommodations? If you don’t have a room yet, don’t give up hope! Cancellations occur during the summer, freeing some rooms. How do I get to the Start line? Buses are provided to transport all runners to the start line. They will begin loading at 4:00 a.m. The last bus will leave at 5:30 a.m. Early bird incentive prizes will be drawn for those runners who load the buses by 4:00 a.m. (see details under Bus Ride, pg1)

Awards Procedure — overall award winners and finishers 1 through 4 in each division will be recognized from our awards stage; finishers 5 through 8 will pick up awards in a designated area beginning at 12 Noon. All expenses paid trip to the Ibigawa Marathon/Half Marathon in Ibigawa, Japan in November 2008, to the top male/female runners, Open and Masters. Travel package awards to 2nd and 3rd place male and females. Special awards to overall top 10 men and women. Unique plaques and gifts to overall winners, 1–8 in each division. Del Monte Special Achievement Award to recognize outstanding effort. If you have a personal story, or would like to recommend another runner for this award, please mail/fax your nomination by September 1 to: St. George Marathon, 86 S. Main St., St. George UT 84770 (435-627-4509). Murdock (you are the heart) Chevy Awards — Awards given to the fastest male and female runners. Cash ($100.00) will be awarded to the following counties: Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Davis, Salt Lake, and Utah.

The 32nd annual NordicTrack Health & Fitness Expo will be held in conjunction with the St. George Marathon packet pick up. It will be held on Friday, October 3rd from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Dixie Convention Center: 1835 Convention Center Dr. With over 78 vendors, our runners will have a chance to check-out what’s new in running apparel, buy your St. George Marathon souvenirs, and purchase your pasta dinner tickets. FREE PROMOTIONAL ITEMS WILL BE GIVEN OUT EVERY HALF HOUR.

A complimentary 15-minute post-race sports massage will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Worthen Park (massage site indicated on Finish Area Map). These massages are provided by a trained volunteer staff.

Sponsored by St. George Exchange Club, enjoy a fun 2.2 mile walk with friends, family, hundreds of volunteers, spectators, and Mayor Dan McArthur. Walk ends at Marathon finish line. Register by mail (registration form available on our web page — stgeorgemarathon.com), at Race Headquarters prior to race day, or at the pasta dinner the evening of October 3. The proceeds from this walk will benefit community causes. Time: 7:00 a.m. Place: Starts at Bluff St. Park, 700 N. Bluff St. Fee: $7.00 – includes T-shirt, door prize drawings and post-walk refreshments.

Great food next door to the expo. All you can eat and drink. Friends and family are welcome. Entertainment, great food and great company! Tickets will be on sale at the expo or at the door. Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Place: Dixie Center — 1835 S. Convention Center Dr.

Souvenir photos are taken along the course and at the finish line. You should receive a proof of your picture within 2 weeks after the race from Marathon Foto.

Complete results will be posted in the Sunday edition of the Spectrum. Each finisher will receive a copy of this newspaper in the mail within the week following the race. The “Official Results” booklet will be mailed to every finisher. Results will also be posted on race day at stgeorgemarathon.com.

Official marathon clothing/souvenirs are available for purchase through the Internet. We have expanded our offerings to meet our needs. Check our web page for great souvenir items at stgeorgemarathon.com. During the marathon, they will be available at race headquarters on Thursday, at the expo on Friday, and at the finish area on race day. SOUTHERN UTAH SCREEN PRINTING — Commemorative Items Provider for 2008

Our St. George Marathon Ten-Year Club, now in its 22nd year, boasts approximately 853 enthusiastic, loyal and supportive members. We expect a large number of inductees this year. New members receive a shirt and photo. An excellent dinner will be provided for all members and their partners at no cost. Qualification For Induction — Run in ten St. George Marathons (not necessarily consecutive races). If this will be your 10th, you qualify! If you do and your name is not on the list, contact us. Attention Ten-Year Club Members — The annual post-race dinner for Club members and partners will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4 at the Dixie Center (Expo site), 1835 S. Convention Center Dr. Please RSVP by September 19. Call (435) 627-4500, fax (435) 627-4509, or email us at marathon@sgcity.org. Ten-Year Club Jackets — Ten-Year Club Jackets will be available for purchase. Jackets are lined and embroidered front and back and come in sizes M, L, XL and XXL. The price is approximately $75, and can be ordered by calling (435) 628-2939, writing to Southern Utah Screen Printing, 620 North 1100 East, Ste. 5, St. George, UT 84770, or through the link on our web site — www.stgeorgemarathon.com. Josten’s — Minneapolis-based Jostens, founded in 1897, is a leading provider of products, programs and services that help people celebrate important moments, recognize achievements and build affiliations. Josten’s will have rings for Finishers, Ten-year Club, and much more. Watch for their booth at the Expo!

All Weight Division entrants are required to weigh in at the number pickup. Runners not making weight will be placed in their age group division.

All wheelchair/hand cycle racers must contact race headquarters and speak to Josh Olmstead by Monday, September 15 to confirm transportation needs and unloading procedures at race start. Call (435) 627-4560.