St. George Marathon 2024 a Utah

St. George Marathon parte dalle pittoresche montagne della Valle del Pine ad un'altitudine di 1.598 m e porta i corridori giù 792 m attraverso lo splendido scenario di sud-ovest dell'Utah a Worthen Park. I partecipanti potranno godere delle bellissime formazioni di arenaria bianca, rosa e rossa, così come del basalto scuro nel Snow Canyon State Park

Questa maratona è classificata in una top dieci maratone più panoramiche e più veloci dal mondo del Runner. È anche la 13ma più grande maratona negli Stati Uniti. I partecipanti in sedia a rotelle iniziano prima alle 6:40, i corridori iniziano la seconda alle 6:45. I corridori devono completare la gara entro sei ore.

La gara si svolge il primo sabato di ottobre. La registrazione si apre all'inizio della primavera e rimane aperta fino alla fine di giugno o fino a quando il numero necessario di corridori è raggiunto. La maratona ospita di solito 7.400 corridori. Se il numero di iscritti è superiore a quello ammissibile, i partecipanti sono scelti da lotteria casuale.

Participants are invited to the St. George 5K on October 4 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Dixie Convention Center. This event offers a chance to join the festivities without the need to run the full 26.2 miles. Those who complete both the 5K and either the Marathon or Half Marathon will earn the special Desert Double medal. Following the race, attendees can enjoy the Party in the Park, which runs until 8 pm. This family-friendly event features music, dancing, prizes, bounce houses, and more. The fee for participating in the 5K is $65.

The 38th Annual Mayor's Walk, hosted by the St. George Exchange Club, invites everyone to participate in a memorable part of the St. George Marathon experience. Join Mayor Michele Randall, along with business associates, schoolmates, friends, and family, for a scenic walk to the finish line. The walk will commence on Saturday at 7 am from the parking lot of the Washington County School District office. Participants will head east on Tabernacle, proceed to Main Street, continue down to 300 South, and cross the finish line at Vernon Worthen Park (350 E 300 S). The fee for the Mayor's Walk is $15.

The Fun Run Walk N' Roll is set for October 4 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Dixie Convention Center. The event features two divisions: the Kids Division, for ages 2-18, with 1-mile and 200-meter distances, and the Adaptive Division, which welcomes participants of all ages with disabilities. In the Adaptive Division, each participant must be accompanied by a supporter without disabilities, with an option to register an additional supporter for an extra fee. Parents are encouraged to cheer from the sidelines in the Kids Division, while staff will assist younger participants at the finish line. The fee for the Fun Run Walk N' Roll is $15.