Are you an avid runner? Have you been training for months to try and join your own marathon? When you come to stay at St. George vacation rentals, you have the perfect opportunity! With the St. George’s marathon, you can lace up your running shoes and participate in this Utah marathon! You’ve been training hard to run a marathon. Why not take part?
Here is all the information you need when you take part in St. George, Utah marathon!
About the St. George Marathon
Runner’s World magazine has voted this event as “the most organized event” for runners. You can begin your training for the Boston Marathon here at this fantastic qualifier event! The marathon starts at 7 a.m. Between 3:45 a.m. through 5:20 a.m., you can load the bus to get to the starting line!
There are several awards that you can win throughout the race. The winner of the race will win a prize for completing the 26.2 St. George Marathon. There are also special achievement awards given out to those who have achieved personal greatness or inspired others.
There is a pasta dinner available for anyone who wants to stock up on energy before the marathon. If you would like something else, St. Georges also offers a dinner ticket. This is available for all athletes plus one guest. Your $15 Marathon Dinner ticket can be redeemed at any of the St. George area restaurants. You can eat what and where you’d like! There is a limit of 2 tickets per runner.
The Events
Besides the marathon, there are a ton of other events for you to take part in! The Fun, Run Walk N Run kids division is perfect for the little ones! This kids-only event is for the kids and their friends. They can walk or run 1 mile or 200 meters. If you have any children under 5, they can participate in the Fun Run Walk N Roll Mentors.
For those with disabilities, the Fun Run Walk N Roll adaptive division is perfect. This event is open to people with disabilities of all ages. Any participant of this division must run, walk, roll, or push for either 200 meters or 1 mile.
The Mayor’s Walk is an exciting event perfect for everyone to experience. You can join the over 800 participants as you walk with Mayor Michele Randall. You’ll cross the St. Georges Marathon finish line together as you walk from the town square.
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The Maps & Course Information
The marathon starts at Central at an elevation of 5240 feet. The starting line has aid stations for all runners to refuel and hydrate while running in St. George, Utah weather. The marathon descends through the highway and finishes in St. George. There are plenty of aid stations along the 26.2 miles for all runners to make sure they stay hydrated.
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Looking for a place to rest after your big marathon? You and your whole family can stay in one of our Ledges vacation rentals! With amazing 4-bedroom rentals, everyone will have a place to stay. Every rental comes with high-speed internet and cable so that you can stream and watch all your favorite movies. There are stunning views from your patio or balcony in every rental. You get all the comforts of home in our rentals in St. George, Utah.