Course Description and Maps
The event is the fastest Half Marathon in Utah with a gentle rolling downhill course and spectacular mountain scenery. A definite PR course which starts 6 miles up the south fork of Hobble Creek Canyon at Balsam Campground and ends at Mapleton City Park.
The net elevation loss is 1,253 feet, almost exactly half of the 2,560 foot loss at the St. George Marathon.
The net elevation loss is 1,253 feet, almost exactly half of the 2,560 foot loss at the St. George Marathon.
Transportation: Runners are taken by bus from Mapleton City Park to the starting line from 5:15 AM.
Driving Directions: to Mapleton City Park (Packet Pickup/Busses/Finish Line):
From I-15 take Exit 260 - Springville/Mapleton --- Turn East and go 1.7 miles to State Street where you will turn right --- Stay in the right lane and follow the sign to Mapleton which is about 2.4 miles. --- You will see a Subway and Conoco station on the East side of the road --- Turn left here...This will be Maple Street. Drive one mile to Mapleton City Park. View Driving Directions Map
Water Stops: Water Stations will be near mile marks 3, 6½, 8, 10, and 11½. Gu Energy Gel will be offered at mile 8, and electrolyte drink will be available at mile 10.
Maps:
Full Course and Elevation Chart, Full Course, Last Three Miles
Course Records:
Men-Dennis Simonitis 1:02:36
Women-Lindsey Dunkley 1:10:26
Detailed Course Description with Pictures
Picture Description with Elevation Profile
