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Utah Valley Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to ride the bus to the starting line?
- What time do I need to get on the bus?
- Is this a Boston Marathon qualifier?
- Where are the aid stations?
- Where are good locations to cheer?
- Is there a massage and medical tent at the finish?
- Is the course chip timed?
- Are there any discounts to hotels for marathon runners?
- What is the time limit for completing the Utah Valley Marathon?
- Are wheelchairs allowed?
- Are the miles marked?
- What parts of Utah County does the marathon go through?
- Is there a place I can drop off my sweats during the marathon?
- Where is packet pick-up, and when?
- What is the average temperature on race day?
Do I need to ride the bus to the starting line?
Yes. There is not available parking at the starting line.
What time do I need to get on the bus?
The first bus will leave the Provo Towne Centre at 3:45 A.M. Participants will need to be on the last bus no later than 4:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
Is this a Boston Marathon qualifier?
Yes. The Utah Valley Marathon is USATF sanctioned and certified. The Certification code for the Utah Valley Marathon is: UT10001TLB. We also have a Boston Qualifier rewards program.
Where are the aid stations?
The aid stations will be at miles: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26.2. Each aid station will have both water and Powerade. Oranges and bananas will be provided at miles 11, 15, 21, and 24. Miles 7, 13 and 19 will be equipped with Hammer Gel.
Where are good locations to cheer?
There are many good locations to cheer along University Avenue in Provo, but we strongly discourage people from standing anywhere in the Canyon as you will likely put yourself, and or others in danger. The canyon traffic is still open, but the two Provo bound lanes will be condensed to one for our race, so please do not cause issues for other drivers in the canyon.
Is there a massage and medical tent at the finish?
Yes. There will be several massage tables to work athletes’ stiff muscles. There is a medical tent with trained professionals.
Is the course chip timed?
Yes. Marathon and 5K runners will be timed with chips, and must keep their chip on their shoe to have an official time. Failure to return chips will result in a $25 fee.
Are there any discounts to hotels for marathon runners?
Yes. The La Quinta Inn, Sleep Inn, and Colony Inn have agreed to accommodate our runners at a discounted rate. Click here for details.
What is the time limit for completing the Utah Valley Marathon?
Our new course goes through certain areas that cannot be shut down longer than what a Six hour pace would allow. We must limit the course time to the six hour pace, and hope that the people that need a little slower pace join us in our half marathon that has a more comfortable four hour limit.
Are wheelchairs allowed?
Based upon feedback from last year we will only have a Handcycle division. We may change this policy in the future, but this is our current position for the 2010 marathon. There is only a Handcycle division in the full marathon. People in wheelchairs and handcycles may compete in other races, but there are only awards for handcycles in the full marathon.
Are the miles marked?
Yes. We will have signs at each mile.
What parts of Utah County does the marathon go through?
The marathon goes through Provo, Orem, and county property. See the marathon map for more information.
Is there a place I can drop off my sweats during the marathon?
Yes. At the starting line a truck will take items back to the finish. We highly recommend you put your items in a bag with your race number on it. This will help sort your items at the finish area. We will also have a clothing drop off located at the aid station at mile 5.
Where is packet pick-up, and when?
Packet pickup is at the Provo Towne Centre Mall from 4pm-8pm on Thursday, June 10, 2010 & 10am-9pm on Friday, June 11, 2010.
What is the average temperature on race day?
The average low is 53 and the average high is 85. We start the race at 5:30 A.M. This allows even athletes that take 6 hours to finish by 11:30 before the highest temperature of the day.
