5/5 Stars

This was one of the most supported races I have ever done! I loved that you gave us mylar blankets and gloves for our wait before the race, and that we had an entire lane closed off for our whole run down the canyon, and there were police absolutely everywhere! I felt safe and protected from traffic all day.

No, because the last 8 miles were really hot, and hilly :(

I loved the run down the canyon very much. I did stop to take several pictures :) I hated the course after the canyon, it was ugly, running along a highway, too hilly for that far into a marathon, and hot with no shade :( Would have liked to have stayed longer in the canyon, couldn't we have started farther in? Not sure if we were already at the top?

I guess I thought of it as a downhill race, so I didn't train with uphill, which I should have. The race advice was all about running down :(

I loved staying at the Homewood Suites, they were very friendly and helpful, and so close to the start/finish. Make sure you have sweats for the hour plus wait at the top.

I came from Colorado, the race was my "fun thing" :)

5/5 Stars

My plan was to do 8 minute miles the whole way but after the first mile I came in at 7 minutes and continued at that pace the rest of the way. One of my most favorite race experience out of 100 races plus.

I had my fastest time in years, I qualified for New York Marathon running the half.

Course was awesome.

2 canyon runs, run 30 miles a week, do a lot of cross training with biking and swimming

Do this RUN! I WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR.

went home and did yard work and attended concert in Sandy that night.

5/5 Stars

This race was very organized. Had great volunteers. Drink/aid stations were perfect. The course was beautiful. My favorite was the cold wet towel at the end (so needed!) and the diet coke! The swag in the bags was great too. Loved the gloves and blanket.

User a PR in the half marathon by a full 8 minutes!

Loved the course. Some of those down hills were tough but I loved having the descent at the end of race as well when I was tired.

I didn't do much training for this race- signed up last minute. But I run or walk most days.

Dress warm for the start. Practice on some down hills!

I live here in Salt Lake City so no travel for me.

4/5 Stars

It was a great day! Everything seemed really organized and well put together. Parking was easy, bus lines moved quickly, starting line was a little tight. Race was fast and beautiful. Finish was also well organized.

My only complaint was they ran out of chocolate milk before I finished (and I was one of the first 100). I was counting on that so I didn't bring my own and there was no other recovery drinks (powerade, warm soda and water were the only options).

The medical personnel were great, the live music was fun and the location was perfect!

I got my PR by about 11 minutes. I also qualified for Boston.

Beautiful winding course through Big Cottonwood canyon. A little steep in some areas, but a nice downward grade. The out and back part of the race was really tough and quite demoralizing. I really had to a gut check to maintain PR pace through that. I'd like to see if there's a way to change that for next year.

I ran down a few of the canyons in Utah, including Big Cottonwood for my training. You've got to train on downhill to be ready for downhill.

My only mistake was the type of socks I wore. I blistered really badly (to the point of bleeding and having to stop at the medical tent). I wore a warm jacket up until the race started and then ditched it right when the race started. It was probably warmer than usual so that may not work for everyone.

5/5 Stars

This was was great! It was my second marathon. My first was two years ago where I was thankful to make it to the finish line in 5:30. I said I'd never run another marathon. I finished in 3:49 yesterday! I couldn't believe this course helped me cut 101 minutes off my PR! The course was beautiful and the volunteeres were great. I'm glad there were aid stations every 2 miles, definitely helped me keep hydrated at a higher altitude. The pacers were great! I ran either the 4 hour and 3:55 groups and they were so motivating. I was starting to hit a wall during miles 22-23 and the 3:55 pacers were so motivating :) they encouraged me to keep going and make it to the finish line ahead of them.

Yes! Dropped 101 minutes off my race! Didn't qualify for Boston, but I'm planning to come back next year and give it a shot!

18 miles in the canyon with georgeous views! I've run a half in the Rocky and Teton Mountains, but this race was definitely one of the prettiest courses I've run.

I only averaged 33 miles per week during my 15 week training plan. During long runs (18-22) I just focused on getting through the miles and didn't worry about going quickly. I also did some cross training - road cycling and hiking. I think the cross training and low mileage helped me to stay unhurt during my training.

Bring a coat! I lucked out since it was warm this year, but next year I'll definitely back my puffy to wear before the race.

I drove down mirror lake scenic bi way Friday and it was so pretty! Great way to see the beautiful scenery in Utah without tiring out my legs before race day.

4/5 Stars

it went well. This was a super organized race!!! Great weather. pretty course ,nice medal

no

It was good...until the out and back at mile18. It was not a good part of the race at all. If the part of the douse was eliminated it would be great..Everyone I talked to felt the same

trained downhill and did a marathon training schedule

train on the downhills

not too much...just expo and dinner

4/5 Stars

Gorgeous view of the canyon. Would redo it just for that.

It was my first full marathon

Elevation was good until we hit mile 20 with the turn around on Wasatch Blvd. The finish downhill to the finish line was awesome. Although the car traffic with car exhaust was a little harder to deal with

I should have trained downhill and uphill more

Enjoy the canyon. No music needed in there.

Local. The finish line was awesome

3/5 Stars

Enjoyed view from Stars in the sky , Rocks, Canyon, Water falls.
I started with PL. But right after started, it was hard to follow them because it was too fast to start.
My body wasn't warmed up yet since waiting for long as cold.
I was very appreciated the extra blanket was given at waiting area. But I'm usually slow starter for 1 st 3 miles until my body/legal are warmed up. It was too fast begin with. I could finish 1 minuets later than the pace at the end without PL though.

It wasn't my PR but I'm qualified for Boston.

It was hard & steep more than I expected.
From 19 to 24 miles were hardest.
Legs were dead already at that time and couldn't see the turning point.

I did hill training as 5 x 1 mile downhill once a week on Sunday.
LSD 20. 22 miles in July & August
Every Saturday, tempo & build up training.
Every Tsusday, interval training @ gym
Weight training

Prepare for warm clothes @ starting area.
Need super downhill training.
Check well the access from airport to expo, expo to hotel before coming.

Thank you for all volunteers, they were so nice, friendly. Water station were located just right.
Blancket & gloves given, these are not happened other races. It so much helped even though I was prepared for those. At the finishing line, cold towels were heaven. Chairs were also big help to heal down muscles. I left the finishing area soon after I finished to hotel. I'm coming from Los Angeles, CA

5/5 Stars

If you love downhill this is your race! The scenery was beautiful! The volunteers were so nice! I don't think I could've picked a better first marathon!

Beautiful scenery loved the rocks and how cool the canyon was, I love downhill! This race was most definitely not lacking in that area! It was an amazing sunrise from the top! Five star race!

I didn't really train but the best advice I can give is when your running make sure you keep your posture and don't try to slow down on the hills just let gravity take you or you'll have some sore knees and shin's

Find a good pair of shoes that hug your feet well so you don't jam your toes! And make sure your socks aren't tight around your ankles

5/5 Stars

It was like all the running gods blessed this day. The weather was perfect. The course was gorgeous. The canyon was fast. Best half marathon ever! And to the nice police officer giving every one high fives at mile 12...bless you. It was just the pick-me-up I needed to finish strong.