Ran this in 2021 as my very first full marathon. Very well run event and loved that the expo, shuttle and finish line were all in downtown Provo where I could walk to and from my hotel. The shuttles were on time (but very early) to take us to the start line and they even provided mylar blankets to keep us warm during the waiting period before the race started. I liked that the half and full started at the same time because they were on the same course, with the full simply being 13 miles further up the hill. Very smart being able to use the half marathon's start area as a giant aid station for the full. Don't be fooled by the mountains though! This course is tough and not downhill at all! Not sure I will run this one again but I would recommend it. Keep in mind that it does get hot during the race! Soon after the sun comes out in fact! It is in the summer after all! read more

This is one of the best planned and executed races in the state. It offers a full marathon, half-marathon, and a 5K (although they've dropped the 5K and added a 10K and kids' 1K for 2012). The scenery is beautiful. You not only get rolling farmland at the beginning, you run past a reservoir, down a canyon, along a river, past waterfalls, and the final three miles or so are through an urban area. The race has thought of, and considered, all of the logistics to make this a runners race. This is definitely a "must do" in the pantheon of Utah races. read more