2012 Top of Utah HALF Marathon, August 25, 2012
| Starts | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 25, 2012 7:00 AM |
Hyrum Electrical Plant up Blacksmith Fork and finish in Providence at Zollinger Park 61 N 200 W, Providence, UT at Zollinger Park Logan, Utah 84321 Contact Information: Event Organizer Website |
$50 until July 31st $75 from August 1st to August 13th Register until Aug 13 or 2400 runner limit reached |
Top of Utah Half marathon will be held on Friday, August 25th, 2012. We are limiting the half marathon this year to the first 2400 runners who register. THIS RACE WILL FILL FAST SO REGISTER EARLY. NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
Location
The course for the To of Utah Half Marathon is part of the USATF Utah Road Racing Circuit. It starts 7 miles up Blacksmith Fork Canyon at the Hyrum Electrical Plant and finishes at the Providence Zollinger Park. As runners wind down the canyon, they find aid stations every 3 miles, run by local volunteers and organizations. All finishers will recieve a finisher's medal and prize drawings will be held during the awards ceremony where 2 treadmills and many prizes will be given away. Race course will be open for 3 1/2 hours. Wheelchair and hand-cycle divisions. Walkers may participate. The course follows the Top of Utah Marathon course from mile 7 to 21. It's a great training run for the Top of Utah Marathon and for the St. George Marathon.
Course
This course will help those who are training for the Top of Utah Marathon and for the St. George Marathon have a good training run on downhill to get ready for the marathon.
Time
The first bus will leave the Providence Zollinger Park promptly at 5:00 am and the race will START at 7:00am. The last bus will leave at 5:45 am. The address for Providence Zollinger Park is 61 North 200 West in Providence Utah.
Race registration
Registration is open from March 1st, 2012 until August 13th or until the 2400 runner limit is reached. HOWEVER, note the fee schedule. Fees go up after July 31st.
Other Information
Due to the number of runners on the course no Strollers, Bikes, or Dogs will be allowed on course.
Race Director
Kris Siddoway is the race director. TOUHalfMarathon@yahoo.com for more information.
Thank you for your interest in the Top of Utah Half Marathon.
Packet Pickup
1- Pick up your packet the night before the race Friday, August 24th between 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the finish line - Zollinger Park 61 North 200 West, in Providence.
2- You can pick up your packet the morning of the race between 5:00 - 5:45 am at the same address listed above.
Road Closure
For the half marathon there is no road closure. We do control traffic at intersections and get police help.
Timing
We are using a chip timing system which will start your time after you cross the starting line. After you cross the finish line you will receive a print out of your time, place, and other information. We use Milliseconds for the timing results.
Aid Stations
There will be 4 aid stations along the course at mile 3, 6, 9 and 11. Bathrooms available at the start, finish and at every aid station.
Bus Transportation
You can park at the finish which is at the Providence Zollinger Park in Providence, Utah. Buses will be available to bus people to the start. We recommend riding the buses. We will provide no transportation to the start after the half marathon.
Runners Receive
T-shirt, awards, post drinks and food, and there will be a prize drawing after the run.
Prize Money
$200/$150/$100 to overall male & female. Top 3 male and female masters finishers overall: 1st place: $75; 2nd place: $50; 3rd place:$25. MONEY AWARDED ONLY AT THE CEREMONY. NO MONEY WILL BE MAILED TO WINNERS.