St. George Marathon – 3 Decades of Amazing Adventures
October 6, 2012!
The St. George Marathon has been running yearly for over 30 years at the moment and it is ranked as the 15th largest of its kind in the USA. You will surely like the fact that it is listed in Runner’s World Magazine and was actually featured in the 2010 issue as the Most Organized in the country. This is something that is important and ever since that moment the entire event has been consistently growing in popularity.
Besides the fact that it is really well organized, St. George Marathon is also known as the fastest marathon being held in the fall and was recognized as having an incredible scenery. This basically means that you get a chance to compete and also enjoy the environment, which is rare.
Lodging For the St. George Marathon
Staying at a condo rental is a great option for the week of the Marathon. However, you need to book soon. Condos go quickly as this may be the busiest weekend in St. George. So plan ahead and see the booking link to the right.
Interesting Facts To Know
In the 2012 edition there are going to be runners from USA and 9 other countries. Runners from Mexico, Japan, Great Britain, France, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Brazil, Australia and Austria already confirmed. So far 60% of those participating will be men but actual stats should be checked before the October start date as they might change.
Till now over 800 people participated in at least 10 editions of the St. George Marathon. Most of them will come back and there are actually 53 runners that managed to run the race for at least twenty times. Stats show that around 80 percent of all the registered people will actually finish the race and this is a little more than the average of the country marathons.
Planning To Run In The St. George Marathon?
The truth is that running in the St. George Marathon is a treat in itself. You are surely going to appreciate the scenery and the track is not that difficult. Since 80% of people finish and there are many beginners that join, you can easily realize that.
Before you commit to running though, we recommend that you pay close attention to your training. It is very important that you do this, especially if this is your first marathon that you are running. Without proper training, you will not finish. It should also be mentioned that it is a good idea to have water with you. Even if the aid stations give you all that you need, any experienced runner will tell you that water consumption is crucial during any race.
Here is a link to the course map and official website.
Pay close attention to your equipment! It is crucial that you have comfortable running shoes and that you are prepared for the weather conditions. You are really close to the desert so you can expect really high temperatures. If you do not fare well during extreme heat, hydration becomes even more important and you need to pay attention to this fact. However, if this is your first competition, you will surely enjoy yourself.
