Deer Creek Half Marathon
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Deer Creek Half Marathon
The Deer Creek Half Marathon is a trail race held in Midway, UT, with the course starting and finishing at the Deer Creek Dam Trailhead and running along Deer Creek Reservoir. The route is 13.1 miles (half marathon) on 100% dirt trail with well packed footing and minimal tripping hazards, offering lake and mountain views in both directions.
The course layout places aid stations roughly 4.3 miles apart. Segment elevations are: start to Aid 1 about 4.3 miles with +297 / -358 ft, Aid 1 to Aid 2 about 4.5 miles with +329 / -329 ft, and Aid 2 to finish about 4.3 miles with +358 / -297 ft, for approximately +970 ft total elevation gain. Navigation is aided by pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals, and the organizer reports no mandatory cutoff time.
Organizer details and event services include free parking, live results, free race photos, well stocked aid stations (water, sports drink, gels/waffles, fruit, and snack items), a locally made finisher medal, and a race shirt. Post-race food includes seasonal breads, chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas. Awards are given for overall male and female top three and for age-group places across several age divisions. The half marathon has a runner cap of 150 and tiered registration fees for early, regular, and late periods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
