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.

5/5 Stars

Despite a pulled hamstring around mile 16, this was literally the BEST race I've ever competed in! (And no, I didn't pr, but I was on track to until my silly leg failed me) the change in start location for the marathon was much appreciated and very well planned! Thank you for an event that I wi continue to annually participate in!

Nope but close!! I was definitely on track for a pr, but as previously
Mentioned pulled a hamstring in mile 16.. However, even with thAt mishap, I still qualified for Boston!

Such a great course! It was great starting on a downhill, and the out and back being shortened was a great call!

5/5 Stars

It was great! Fast

First time - So yes!!

Beautiful!

Stuck to my pace- trained for down hill running.

Practice training down hill.

Met new people!

5/5 Stars

Memorable!

Yes!

Gorgeous, intense,

Train

Traveled from colorado

4/5 Stars

The race seemed really well organized, except we had no warning for the start and happened to wander over and see the race had started.

I did PR! Five minutes faster than my fastest half!

Loved the first 10 miles. I the last 3 were rough through traffic and the sun. Overall I really enjoyed it.

I didn't do much. I did a few 3 mile treadmill runs, but would probably have done better if I actually trained.

4/5 Stars

Loved the gloves and Mylar blankets in my bag. Loves the scenery. Loved the fast course. There needed to be more volunteers. I had trouble getting my water. The finish needed chocolate milk or creamies =). Loved the cold washcloths at the end. That was the best!

No. But it was the fastest I have done in a long time.

Loved the scenery. The grade was a little extreme but loved what it did for my time.

I needed more hill training for this course.

Map out the start before hand. Google took me to the wrong spot. Made me very nervous!

Orem Utah

5/5 Stars

Awesome. Perfect weather. Perfect amount of aid stations. The police officer patrolling at mile 12.5, was awesome!!! Cheering you on and giving you that last push!

I did!! It was awesome. I am usually a 8:35 min/mile. I did this race with an average of 7:30!!!

Beautiful. The "s" curve in the canyon was rough on my ankles. But fun race.

I have been running 3/ days a week since January. I do 2 runs of 5 miles each and the 3 RS day is my long run, anywhere from 7-10 miles. I also lift weights 3 days/ week. I felt the cross training gave me more flexibility and strength/ endurance in my legs.

Train train train. And have FUN. Cheer people on as you run.

Listened to the band and took fun pictures!

4/5 Stars

The leaves were changing this year

No

Scenic, steep, fast

Run the canyon as a training run

Run hills and don't over dress