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The Other Half Marathon
Moab, Utah features many events but one of the most amazing is The Other Half Marathon. This race features runners from around the globe who diverge on red rock country to run their hearts out for 13.1 miles. And you don't have to worry about a thing – the event planners have it all taken care of.
Date: October 17, 2010 update info
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Dewey Bridge - Moab, UT
Contact: Ranna Bieschke
Phone: (435) 259-4245
Email:
Website: moabhalfmarathon.org
Event Details: The half marathon starts at the historic Dewey Bridge site on the Colorado River, near mile post 30 of Highway 128 just outside of Moab. The course parallels the river, amid backdrops of gorgeous scenery, including prominent landmarks Fisher Towers, Castl
The 13.1 mile Other Half Marathon, held in October, runs through many beautiful and well known Utah landmarks. It starts at historic Dewey Bridge along the might Colorado, just down Highway 128, and ends at the Sorrel River Ranch Resort.
The marathon is only open to the first 1500.
Runners are invited to a pasta dinner the night before race day at the Moab Valley Inn. On marathon morning, shuttles will take you to and from at pickup points Helen M. Knight Elementary and Moab Valley Inn. Sponsors like Gatorade will be stationed along the entire route along with first aid stations. If you're having trouble, you can take a sweeper ride to the finish line. Runners are also given loot such as race tees, finisher medals and post race refreshments from great establishments like the Moab Brewery.
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