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Utah Valley Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 64 [displaying comments 61 to 63]
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Corey Larson from Provo, UT
(6/14/2009)
"Still a small race, but very fun!" (about: 2009)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Utah Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was the smallest of the marathons that I have run. However, it was a lot of fun jogging on the road down Provo Canyon, especially in places where runners are not able to really run at all. A very downhill course - really fun, except for the long straightaway at the end, which really plays games with your mind. The crowds seemed like it was bigger than it was last year, based on previous reports. Great motivators! Overall, a great race for people who want a scenic course! | |
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D. C. from Orem, Utah
(1/11/2009)
"Terrific Small Marathon" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Utah Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I usually don't run first year races because things tend to fall through the cracks in the organization and support. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a well organized race with hardly any problems. The course is very gentle and scenic. It follows the Provo River Trail (paved) for the majority of the run. The parts not on the trail are interesting and scenic. I loved the segment around the Provo airport right next to the lake (not paved and on bumpy dirt), with birds signing and the white fluffy clouds reflecting on the lake. There were few spectators, but that's not why I run marathons. However, I ran this race with a friend, so I always had someone with me. For the majority of the run we were by ourselves and there weren't many other runners to chat with. Only about 100 marathoners ran the race, but I think this event will take off and grow in popularity fast. I'd recommend this race to someone wanting great scenery and terrific organization, and who doesn't care about the crowds. | |
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Chris Skarda from Pleasant Grove, Utah
(12/10/2008)
"My fastest, most enjoyable race" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Utah Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was by far my most enjoyable running experience. The scenery is beautiful, and the course is well maintained with volunteers. The only concern I had was the cold start in April, but now they have changed to June. There were lots of sponsors, and I enjoyed eating pizza (among other things) at the finish. |
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