Race Information
DateSaturday, June 14, 2008 Event DetailsThe Bear Lake Marathon and Half Marathon is nestled in the heart of the mountains. This small tourist town is most often celebrated for its large turquoise blue lake. People from all over the world visit Bear Lake during the summer to enjoy biking, running, fishing and all types of water recreation. This is a limited run and is not for runners that enjoy running in large crowds and in great cities, this is for the scenic-runner that enjoys the tranquility and beauty of running near mountains and alongside lakes. This will be one of the only truly flat races as it circles around the South end of the Lake into Garden City. The elevation is about 5966ft. and only varies by a few feet as you run along side the lake throughout the entire course.
CourseThe marathon and half marathon run around some of the most scenic parts of the mountainside and turquoise lake as the sun begins to rise. Seeing the morning
sunrise on this lake is one of the truly spectacular events that you have to see in order to appreciate. The packet pickup and Carbo-Dinner will be Friday night at the City Park in Garden City. The dinner will be $10 per person. Packets can also be picked up at 5:00 a.m. the day of the race. A Bus will depart for the marathon Runners from the park at 6:00a.m. The Half Marathon runners will depart at 7:15a.m. The 10k course is along the running/bike trail from the park in Garden City to Sweetwater Resort and back. This provides nice views of the mountains and parts of the lake. This race will start at about 8:15 a.m. There will be aide stations on mile 2, 4 and the finish line.
AwardsEach person to complete the race will receive a custom medallion.
Cash and special awards given to the top 3 men and women overall finishers.
Fruit and Beverages Water and sports drinks will be provided at every 2nd mile marker, while GU and fruit will be provided at every fourth mile marker. Fruit, bottled water and snacks will be provided immediately after the race. After the race, there will also be a lunch.
Race Weather & ClimateThe middle of June is excellent racing weather in Bear Lake. Bear Lake will have an average high from the high sixties to low seventies. Besides a little dew on the ground, there are mostly sunny days during this time of year. FeesMarathon $45
Half Marathon $35
10K $25
All prices increase $10 after May 28, 2008Runners will get a free shirt and Authentic Finishing Medal after the race. If you would like to change your shirt into a running shirt it will be $5, but please request the shirt two weeks before race day.RegistrationEach race is limited to the first 200 entrants
DateSaturday, June 14, 2008 Event DetailsThe Bear Lake Marathon and Half Marathon is nestled in the heart of the mountains. This small tourist town is most often celebrated for its large turquoise blue lake. People from all over the world visit Bear Lake during the summer to enjoy biking, running, fishing and all types of water recreation. This is a limited run and is not for runners that enjoy running in large crowds and in great cities, this is for the scenic-runner that enjoys the tranquility and beauty of running near mountains and alongside lakes. This will be one of the only truly flat races as it circles around the South end of the Lake into Garden City. The elevation is about 5966ft. and only varies by a few feet as you run along side the lake throughout the entire course.
CourseThe marathon and half marathon run around some of the most scenic parts of the mountainside and turquoise lake as the sun begins to rise. Seeing the morning
sunrise on this lake is one of the truly spectacular events that you have to see in order to appreciate. The packet pickup and Carbo-Dinner will be Friday night at the City Park in Garden City. The dinner will be $10 per person. Packets can also be picked up at 5:00 a.m. the day of the race. A Bus will depart for the marathon Runners from the park at 6:00a.m. The Half Marathon runners will depart at 7:15a.m. The 10k course is along the running/bike trail from the park in Garden City to Sweetwater Resort and back. This provides nice views of the mountains and parts of the lake. This race will start at about 8:15 a.m. There will be aide stations on mile 2, 4 and the finish line.AwardsEach person to complete the race will receive a custom medallion.
Cash and special awards given to the top 3 men and women overall finishers.
Fruit and Beverages Water and sports drinks will be provided at every 2nd mile marker, while GU and fruit will be provided at every fourth mile marker. Fruit, bottled water and snacks will be provided immediately after the race. After the race, there will also be a lunch.
Race Weather & ClimateThe middle of June is excellent racing weather in Bear Lake. Bear Lake will have an average high from the high sixties to low seventies. Besides a little dew on the ground, there are mostly sunny days during this time of year. FeesMarathon $45
Half Marathon $35
10K $25
All prices increase $10 after May 28, 2008Runners will get a free shirt and Authentic Finishing Medal after the race. If you would like to change your shirt into a running shirt it will be $5, but please request the shirt two weeks before race day.RegistrationEach race is limited to the first 200 entrants
2 comments:
I'm thinking about it I just have to decided if it would be smart coming home from girls camp and all that friday.
hmmmmm. i don't know. i haven't run since provo. at all. because of my foot and i still don't have new shoes. :( its so soon! awww, i want to and at the same time i don't. we will have to see i guess.
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