This Saturday, October 7th, marks the 47th anniversary of the St. George Marathon, a cherished tradition that extends its appeal beyond runners to encompass family members, friends, and dedicated community volunteers. Nearly 5,000 runners will embark on a remarkable 26.2-mile journey, while an additional 2,500 participants will engage in the half marathon. Runner's World has recognized the St. George Marathon as one of the best 'Marathons to Build a Vacation Around' and included it in the '10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons in the USA.'
Since its humble inception in 1977 with just 58 participants, this event has experienced tremendous growth, surpassing 5,000 participants over the past 47 years. However, it has evolved into much more than a mere marathon. The marathon weekend now offers diverse options, such as the Kids Race, InfoWest 5K, Mayor's Walk, and the St. George Half Marathon, accommodating a wide variety of runners. The weekend is enriched with music, a captivating drone show at the marathon start line, engaging keynote speakers, the Zion's Bank Expo, and a multitude of family-friendly activities—all free of charge.
The Marathon Weekend commences at the Zion's Bank Expo on Friday, October 6th, at the Dixie Convention Center, running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Expo serves as the hub for runners to collect their race packets, explore numerous vendor booths, enjoy various photo opportunities, and attend enlightening keynote sessions. This event is open to the public, inviting everyone to share in the excitement. On the same Friday, the Party in the Park welcomes all, featuring the InfoWest 5K Race and the Fun Run Walk N' Roll (1 mile or 200 meters), commencing at 5:30 p.m. Following the races, the celebration continues at the Convention Center's Party in the Park, lasting until 8 p.m., complete with food trucks, bounce houses, and live music.
On race day, participants and spectators can join Mayor Michele Randall for the annual Mayor’s Walk at 7 a.m. The walk, commencing at Tabernacle Street near the Washington County School District office, spans approximately 1 mile to the marathon finish line at Vernon Worthen Park. Spectators are encouraged to gather at the finish line from 7:15 a.m. onwards, awaiting the arrival of the first Mayor’s Walk finishers. Around 8 a.m., the first finishers from the St. George Half Marathon are expected to cross, followed by the full-distance runners arriving after 9 a.m.
Michelle Graves, race director and assistant parks and community services director for the city of St. George expressed, 'The marathon is a city tradition that I look forward to every year. It is truly inspiring to see athletes come from all over the U.S. just to participate in this event. This is a goal they’ve been working toward for months, and to see their training pay off is very moving.'
The tremendous success of the marathon weekend hinges on the dedication of its volunteers. Those interested in contributing can visit the marathon website to explore volunteer opportunities and register.
For more details, please visit stgeorgemarathon.com.
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