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. See the Course Info Page.
Date
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Start Time
Wheelchairs and HandCranks - 6:40 AM, Runners - 6:45 AM.
Race Entry Cap
The St. George Marathon entry cap is 7,200 runners. Read the Registration Procedures to learn more about the registration process.
Entries for participants to use bicycles, skates,strollers, baby joggers, roller blades or other wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) will not be accepted.
Entry Fee
$65.00 S - XL Shirt
$66.00 XXL Shirt
Entry Fee is non-refundable
Important Notification Numbers
Twenty-four hour marathon hot-line (435) 627-4500
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.
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