5/5 Stars

Having driven and once run down the canyon, I looked forward to see these vistas unfold as the race started. It was indeed great to see the light effects of the rising sun.

Yes for the 13.1 with 4 min

Beautiful. I shifted more to trail runs, but wanted to run this race again because of the scenery. The most beautiful street run I did (again). My eyes love it, my joints survived well, my muscles remind me that the downhill course uses different groups compared to my typical runs.

I just run to work on with my dogs. No specific training.

No great suggrstions

I live in Salt Lake City

2/5 Stars

I left this as a Facebook message and I copied and pasted here: one event ruined the experience for me.

I had an unsettling and disturbing incident today. I was at mile 24.5 and a driver in a vehicle decided to take his ire and frustration out on me.

He yelled at me telling me that this race had better be for charity because it was making him four hours late.

I did not answer him.

But I did take out my phone to take his picture. He then said " why don't you video this" and he flipped me off

So, I told a police officer that this driver was harassing me.

Later-after the police man told me he'd take care of it,
The drive me caught up with me and started mocking me by moving his arms In an exaggerated running motion.

I chose to ignore the guy this time. I saw his car later but never looked over to him.

This was frustrating on three levels.

1. The driver of course. He chose to take his frustration on me because, I believe, I happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

2. The police officer was unable to assist me in any real protection.

3. We are running exposed in the middle of the road for the last three miles. This situation could have easily become more heated. I don't like the course the last three miles and feel it's a genuine safety concern.

I was threatened. I was mocked. I was criticized because of your decision to have the course where it was the last three miles.

The experience ruined the marathon for me and I still feel disturbed seven hours later.
I should not have to defend why I run during a race to a passing motorist. I should not be subjected to yelling, mocking and flipping off during a race when I am running in the designated area.

And, I should be subjected to defending your decision of the course to frustrated motorists.

No. Pt is 3:41. I heavily prepared for this race but did not have it today.

I enjoyed the downhill and prepared for it. The last the miles were concerning ( see above).

Ran four 20 milers in last three months. Ran 10 training runs of 13 miles.

Even ran two 13.1 races down big cottonwood. One in 1:34 and one in 1:30 ( 6:54 pace per mile). But I have not figured out the marathon distance yet.

I think I would have ran even more miles in preparation.

After race I went home disturbed. See above. I still feel disturbed over 12 hours later.

4/5 Stars

Had a great bus ride to start the day and even better is how much I enjoy the expo and logistics of this race. One of the most memorable things was the starting line. Having to use a lane of the road and run up the road 2 tenths of a mile and then turn and run down was horrible. It was so so crowded that I couldn't even move or even pass people. I was almost walking through that section. That first half mile was really tough to start so slow and have to make up time from the beginning.

I was on pace to PR. My PR is 1:38 and after 10 miles I was on pace to finish at 1:36. But then the hill out of the canyon killed me and I was lucky to finish. I ended with a 1:42, and yes still a pretty good time but with that long hill it was such a let down. I wish this race started up the canyon further so we could get more canyons miles.

The start was horrible. The first half mile was a joke and I hope the race never does that again. In my 5 years running this race I have never had the start be so horrible with the crowds. The canyon was great, it always is but the last 3.5 mikes out of the canyon was a killer this year. I truly wish we could start further up the canyon and do a lot less miles out of the canyon.

Training went welll. I did run the canyon 3 times while training and did 14 miles in the canyon starting from the silver lake parking lot. I would tell others to run lots of miles and then at the end run uphill to prep your legs.

Just enjoy the canyon. It is the best.

Nothing. I almost passed out for the first time in 5 years. I spent my time after the race trying to rehydrate and waiting in a huge line for a message. I wish I would have felt good enough to use my bib tags.

4/5 Stars

Gr8

Yes by 26 mins

Scenery gr8..hard route

Downhill training

5/5 Stars

Excellent.. Everything went smoothly. Course is awesome, my all-time favorite. Weather was perfect. Volunteers were helpful and enthusiastic. Great medals.. Post race activities were top notch: massage, excellent band, pancakes,pizza,cherry coke, and smooth bag pickup.

I PR'd in the half marathon. I also PR'd in the 5k and 10k en route. I qualified for Boston here last year, but wanted to try the half this year.

The best. I love to run downhill.

In Kansas, we obviously don't have this type of course, I just do the same training as I do for flat or small hill half marathons.

It's a little cold waiting for the race to start, so dress warmly. I ran in Hoka Clifton 4. They were perfect for this course.

I traveled from Kansas for the race. Due to work commitments and flight schedule I didn't arrive until Friday evening. Last year, I enjoyed a visit to the Morman campus.

5/5 Stars

It was great. The out and back was challenging, but it was a good race. Well organized.

Yes. Missed Boston by 1 minute. Ha!

Downhill, but the out and back chewed me up and spit me out.

Average training. Nothing special. About30 miles a week.

Save enough gas for the out and back.

None

5/5 Stars

Great course, support staff was first rate, amenities at finish line were great. Overall a great experience.

Yes - by 15 mins

Beautiful route, flat section at the end was tough

Ran 8-10 mile runs down Big and little Cottonwood canyons on Saturday's. Training downhill is important

Keep your eyes up and enjoy the scenery. Know where the water stops are. Train downhill as often as possible.

Not much... lines were long. Loved the live music and the vats of ice water with cold towels was very nice

5/5 Stars

5/5 Stars

Fun and exciting.

Yes!!!

Fast!

Trained for 3 months while I was doing triathlons

Run down hill a lot. The quads burn coming down that canyon.

Nothing

4/5 Stars

The bus meeting point was good, parking was sufficient. Not enough space at the starting area. Potty lines were standing on top of people. Start was good, race was good. Multiple photographers was awesome, I'm excited to see my pics. The out and back section was ugly. Exposed, no shade, smelly by industrial businesses. The finish was good. Excellent management of gear bags. I liked have stubs to shorten the lines at vendor booths. It was helpful to have food there, although i missed having chocolate milk for recovery. The parking lots were extremely hard to exit from. It took me 30 mins to get out of the parking lot. The finish line festivities closed of the other exits from the lot i was in.

Yes, i PRd. My previous was 4:25, today i got 3:56. I'm not at a Boston level, and that's ok. I'm very happy with my Performance today.

Scenery was beautiful, and the elevation didn't pose any problems. The grade was really tough. While it makes it fast, i feel like i passed more injuries in this race than in other races.

I ran the Deseret News Marathon on July 24th. I then was training in general for one more full this year, but didn't pick this one until last monday. Had i selected it sooner i definitely would have trained on more hills. My plan involved 5 running days a week, with long runs on alternating weekends. 10-12 then 18-26 miles every other week. The mileage seemed to be enough, but i needed more hills!

Train hills.

I'm a local. Went to cafe rio for lunch that afternoon.