Sevier Valley Marathon
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About the race
The event offers a point to point marathon and a 10K in central Utah, running from the Candy Mountain Express Trailhead at Big Rock Candy Mountain to the south end of Richfield next to Cove View Golf Course. The course follows the Candy Mountain Express bike path, winds out of Marysvale canyon, runs along the Sevier River, and passes through Sevier, Joseph, and Elsinore. Course and elevation details are published: starting elevation 5803 feet, ending elevation 5327 feet, total elevation loss 1232 feet and total elevation gain 754 feet. The course is USATF certified and eligible for Boston qualification (course certification code UT25010TJD).
Organizers note the course is net downhill and that Boston qualification has no time penalty. Aid and logistics: aid stations are listed at mile markers 3, 6.5, 10, 13, 16.5, 20, 22.5, and 24.5; restrooms are available at these stations. Supplies include water, ReLyte electrolyte drink, bananas, oranges, fruit snacks, Clif blox, and GU. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday night June 5 at the Elks Lodge, 1955 S.
Cove View Rd, Richfield, from 7 to 9 pm. A shuttle to the start is arranged for the first 90 entrants departing the finish line at 4:30 am. The starting area is accessible from Highway 89 without crossing the race route.
Organizers request volunteers and provide a registration process; shirt size is not guaranteed as of May 27 and registration remains open through Wednesday June 3 while shirts have already been ordered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
