DESERET NEWS MARATHON / 10K

Liberty Park, Research Park, EnergySolutions Arena

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 @ 5:30 AM

 Celebrate Pioneer Day by running down the Days of 47 Parade route in Utah’s oldest road race! The race takes place on Tuesday July 24, 2012. Pioneer Day!!

 

First run in 1970, the Deseret News Marathon is the oldest road race in Utah and the oldest marathon west of the continental divide! The marathon follows the path that the Utah pioneers followed when they first entered the valley. The race is truly a part of Utah’s heritage and history!!
The race takes place on Pioneer Day every year. The Marathon, 10k, and 5k routes all  join the Days of 47 Parade route as they turn onto 200 East. Once runners join the parade route they will be greeted by over 100,000 cheering Utahns!!! Running down the parade route is a running experience that can’t be duplicated anywhere!

 

Runner instructions

Marathon buses will depart from the EnergySolutions Arena and Rice – Eccles Stadium at 3:15 and 3:45 a.m. to go to the top of Big Mountain. Do not plan on driving to the top. Also, please do not leave it until the 3:45 bus as it may pose a problem if too many people plan on the late bus. The marathon starts at 5:30 a.m.
Aid Stations will be at every other mile after mile 3. Gel will be at the aid station at mile 19. Powerade is at mile 5 and then every other station through 21.
All 10K runners need to get to Research Park at the University of Utah on their own. Parking is abundant there. The Race begins at 6:00 a.m. The 10K start is now on Chipeta Way. There will be two aid stations for 10K runners. Buses will transport finishing runners from Liberty Park back to the EnergySolutions Arena, Rice Eccles Stadium and Research Park. Due to the state holiday, the parade and the race route closures, and traffic, you may have to wait for a few minutes for a bus.
The 5K walk is a non timed fun walk. There will be no police help for this walk and street lights and stop signs will need to be observed. The 5K walk starts at 7:00 a.m. at the EnergySolutions arena.
Check-in and packet pickup will be held at the EnergySolutions Arena, downtown SLC, 301 West South Temple. This will take place on Saturday, July 21 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. and on Monday, July 23 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  Everyone must pick up their packet in person on one of these two days. There is no packet pickup on race day.
Finish Line Celebration – Once participants cross the finish line they will enjoy:

• Medals for all marathon finishers
• Water misters
• Fresh fruit and bagels
• Smoothies from Jamba Juice
• Creamies
• Music
• Free sports massage
• A vendor village with samples and give-aways
• Days of 47 Parade – 9:00 am – 11:30 am

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