Big Cottonwood Marathon
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Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half Marathon
The Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, with courses that run from Big Cottonwood Canyon down into the city and finish at Cottonwood High School. Both courses are paved and USATF certified.
The marathon starts on Guardsman Pass and includes nearly 15 miles of descent averaging about a 5% grade, with approximately 5,242 ft of elevation loss and 13 aid stations. The marathon is a Boston-qualifying course with certification number UT15006KH.
The half marathon begins just below the Mill D parking area and follows a downhill route alongside Big Cottonwood Creek for nearly 10 miles to the mouth of the canyon. The half has approximately 2,856 ft of elevation loss, is paved, and is served by 7 aid stations. Its certification number is UT23007TJD.
Distances
- Marathon : 26.2 miles, about 5,242 ft descent, paved, 13 aid stations.
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles, about 2,856 ft descent, paved, 7 aid stations.
Logistics note: all participants use event busing from designated parking areas to the start lines, and post-race shuttles return runners to parking areas. Spectator parking is available in the south lot at Cottonwood High School and is free.
Safety and support include partial canyon road closures, candlestick barricades along the course, volunteers and police at major turns, first-aid kits at aid stations, Intermountain Health caregivers at several stations, roaming ambulances, sag wagons, and a full-service medical tent at the finish. Expo and bib pickup locations are to be confirmed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
