3/5 Stars

Very stimulating to be apart of in general. Too many pushy people at starting point,there should be better organization to start the race. other racers were fun to be around during the race. Couple laughs along the way. Finish line outcome was a joke. I crossed the line and could barely control my legs, (they started locking up on me) thought I was going to fall on my face. No one helped me with anything no water, no wet towel, no support so I would fall over. But I did get a lady in my face telling me to get out of the way. For other runners coming in. As soon as I was able to safely move forward trying to fight off the seizing of my legs, I searched for my self for 10 minutes trying to get everything to finally settle my system down as well as my marathon award which was in a box. Then they came to me again telling me that I needed to get out of the way in a different location. I notice every one else was getting star treatment when they finished the race. I left the race early in discuss that the beginning and middle were devalued by the end treatment. Way to long of lines for massage and other physical treatment opportunities. I left regretting my decision for my first marathon. Maybe I should just stick to salt lake marathon or the half in Yellowstone.

Yes, I finally completed a marathon of any kind. Big deal and very emotional for me.

Beautiful, breathe taking, peaceful.

I don't train well, but I have completed this course before.

Training as much as you can and don't wear too much clothing, it will get warm enough half way through course.

Nothing. There is no fun before the race with waiting to start but cold and dark. Everyone is for themselves at the end. The best fun is to go home away from the circus and create my own fun.

5/5 Stars

Fun, surreal

First marathon so yes

Fantastic

30 day training...mile 20 did me in

Train longer than 30 days

Millcreek, UT

5/5 Stars

Mile 19-23 was really tough because of the 18 mile downhill prior to that.

Yes.

Beautiful but Tough because of 5500 ft downhill and thin air at 9700 ft for runners from lower altitude.

Trained for downhill but difficult to train for so much downhill. Didn't train in high altitude. To run in this course runners definitely need to train for downhill and train at high altitude.

It's cold out there in the start line. So, runners need to wear warm clothes and also wear caps n globes and warm T-shirt while running for the 1st hour.

Didn't have much time before and after the race.

5/5 Stars

I had a great day. The race was well organized and the course was beautiful. I liked the results cards at the end of the race. I ran with the 3:45 pace bunnies for most of the race and they were great.

I did not PR, but I had a good time. I shaved almost 20 minutes off my last marathon

The scenery was nice. The grade was challenging coming down the canyon. It really challenged the calves. Then we hit mile 18!! The out and back was a killer. Running back into town was nice with the downhill.

I had done my marathon training with lots of speedwork. I needed more hill training and the altitude was a challenge.

My advice would be to do the race. It is great!

We came from Saskatchewan, Canada. We went on the Salt Lake City tour including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsal. We stayed at the Hawthorn Wyndham Suites. I would recommend the tour and the accomodation.

5/5 Stars

Today the weather was perfect! The volunteers where awesome!

Yes I did PR and BQ

Just beautiful! Everything was good!

More miles a week! Just keep pushing and belive in yourself!

Train on down hill more often!

Came from California! Ate at good restaurants and hung out with good friends!

5/5 Stars

I loved watching the sunrise over the mountains just before we started. The weather was perfect for PR racing. The aid stations were perfectly spaced and the volunteers were enthusiastic and motivating. The race was well organized and the runners were very very well taken care of. I hoped I would run fast due to the downhill course, and I did, but I found this course to be harder than flatter courses in unique ways. The impact from the descent was hard on my body. I could feel the jarring in my bones, and I had a few muscle spasms that took me by surprise. My toes hate me right now. The altitude was a little noticeable at the start and definitely felt through uphill mile 4. But I made it through and managed all these challenges. I am so proud to have run this race. I feel this was an exercise in pain management for me today. This is what marathons are all about, for me.

I ran close to a 14 minute PR and broke 3 hours for the first time. I ran a 2:56:14. I finished 3rd Female. I am a 40-year-old female runner from NJ (100 feet elevation). I managed to negative split the race by 10 seconds, which I am very happy about.

I think the course is much more challenging than the elevation chart makes it appear. The start is steep, making it hard to control the pace. Trying to break was hard on my muscles. I could feel the descents beating up my muscles, bones, and toes. But, the views made it all worth it. The course is beautiful. I am grateful to have had this opportunity to see the gorgeous landscapes Utah has to offer.

I trained with focus with this race as my Fall goal. I peaked at 95 miles in a week, with a mix of speed work, hill training, long runs, recovery run, strength training, low-intensity plyometrics, and flexibility work. I cleaned up my nutrition and focused on eating to become as lean and healthy I could be by race day. I focused my hill work on HARD DESCENDING and I know this helped. I raced a hilly trail 50k two weeks before this race, which significantly challenged the muscles I would use trying to race this downhill course. Upon recovery from the last long run, I felt I had gotten into really great marathon shape. I tapered and hoped to have prepared enough to run a sub-3.

Practice downhill running, consider adding an appropriate and safe amount of plyometric training to help the bones and muscles learn to tolerate the jarring impact of running a downhill road race.

Took photos, ate pancakes, chatted with friends, met the Mayor :) and then had an adventure trying to find the bus back to the hotel. (It would help SO much to have an information table with volunteers to ask questions ... or a sign explaining where the busses are picking up people). There was a lot of confusion about this.)

5/5 Stars

It was awesome. Well organized, great start area and finish area. You guys run a first class race.

Not a PR, but did get a personal best for this race. Beat my previous best time by 2 minutes.

Wish there was a bit more canyon and less out of canyon running. But for the finish line you have it would be quite difficult

I train for a number of distances and fit the half marathon races into the training

Just do it!

5/5 Stars

Totally and amazingly organized! So grateful for the disposable gloves the hat and Mylar blanket! They saved me from freezing!! Awesome amount of port o potties. Very happy and awesome volunteers at the end. Lady at the end helped me... I felt dizzy and she was so kind and genuine. Loved being able to have my time printed out on a nice postcard!! The medals r so big and beautiful!! Best race ever!!! Loved the pancakes at the end!

Nope

All downhill!! Fun
Beautiful scenery! Saw a moose!! Changing colors of the leaves so beautiful!!

Train downhill but also hills! The hills strengthen ur quads for all the downhill

Make sure u bring disposable warm clothes while u wait for the race to start- burrr

4/5 Stars

This was my second ever half marathon and my first race back since having a baby in April. The canyon was beautiful. I'm so excited to see my photos and feel so empowered by what I have accomplished.

No but I was only 8 minutes behind my or which j ran when I had trained for 4 months vs this time training only 2 months after giving birth.

The canyon views were spectacular. I loved being able to hear the water flowing next to the road and seeing the waterfalls. Once we got out of the canyon I was less impressed. There was a lot of exhaust from passing vehicles and it was so difficult being able to see the finish from so far away.

I've been running with my 5 month old daughter in a stroller and had been doing about 20-25 miles a week. The furthest I'd run in my training leading up the the race was 6 miles.

Definitely do more downhill training. Throughout the race I could tell my calves and glutes were going to pay for the lack of downhill training is done. The start was cold. Bring more layers and maybe even. Throw away long sleeve.

Im local. I stayed for some of the festivities after. Got the free massage and would have done the compression boots but the line was too long.

5/5 Stars

Everything was planned very well. From plenty of parking, shuttling, aid stations and the finish line. My only issue was not enough trash receptacles at the starting area. I did not realize how big this event was until I saw all the people. Well done.

No but I was very close.

The course was nice, plenty of space for the number of runners. I did welcome the flat spots though.

I normally train for triathlons so I didn't train specifically for this race.

Definitely plan on drop bags! Brrrr

Nothing. I live in the area.