Sevier Valley Marathon
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Sevier Valley Marathon
The Sevier Valley Marathon is a road marathon that follows the Candy Mountain Express bike path from Big Rock Candy Mountain to Richfield, Utah. The route leaves the Candy Mountain Express Trailhead on Historic Utah Highway 89, winds through Marysvale canyon, follows the Sevier River on the old railroad grade, passes through Joseph and Elsinore, and finishes at the south end of Richfield next to the Cove View Golf Course.
The course is USATF certified and eligible for Boston Marathon qualification (certification code UT25010TJD). The route has a starting elevation of 5803 feet and an ending elevation of 5327 feet, with a total elevation loss of 1232 feet and elevation gain of 754 feet, producing a net downhill profile.
Aid stations with restrooms are located at mile markers 3, 6.5, 10, 13, 16.5, 20, 22.5 and 24.5. Stations will supply water, ReLyte electrolyte drink, bananas, oranges, fruit snacks, Clif blox and GU. Transportation is provided to the start for a limited number of entrants from the finish area, and the starting area is accessible from Highway 89 without crossing the race route.
Race packets and bibs are distributed the evening before the race at the Elks Lodge, 1955 S. Cove View Road, Richfield. As of May 27 shirt sizes are not guaranteed; registration continues until the stated deadline but shirts have already been ordered. Volunteers are requested to help run the event; sign-up options are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
