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2008 Information

Registration and Packet Pick Up

Online registration and chip timing provided by Milliseconds Sports Timing. If you prefer to mail in a paper registration form, please download it from the register page, and mail to the POB as listed, with a personal check. Paper registration is only permitted until a postmark of July 1, or until the number cap is reached. If a paper form is received after this postmark date or after the cap is reached, it will be returned for a full refund.

Registration and pricing schedule:

Entry Fees:	Marathon	Half
by mail or online through July 1	$55	$35
on-line only July 2 to Aug 20	$60	$40
in person only, Aug 21-22	$60	$40


Please Note:
	New Number Cap of 500 each event. First Come, First Served!
	Dates not applicable after CAP of 500 participants for each event has been reached. No mail in registrations accepted after July 1.

Packet pickup and late registration will be available at the location of our long-time sponsor Wasatch Running Center, 8946 S. State Street in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday, August 21 from 5-8 PM.
Last day (in person only) to register August 22nd. Packet pickup on 22nd and 23rd.
Additionally, late registration will be available at Newpark Fieldhouse in the Kimball Junction/Redstone area, 1388 W. New Main St. (see map) on Friday, August 22, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. There is no race day registration. On race morning, packet pickup will be open at the Fieldhouse from 5-6:00 AM, but is not recommended.

Shopping and Dining
The new start/finish area is immediately adjacent to the Redstone shopping complex, which features an array of restaurants and unique shops. One may find restaurants featuring comfort food (Good Thymes Café), Mexican, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Italian, Japanese cuisines, and the “Best Burger in Utah” at Hapa Grill. (City Weekly). So, enjoy an early night out prior to the race, or celebrate afterward ...and spectators, spend the morning perusing the book store, toy store, art gallery and many other specialty shops while you're waiting for your loved one.

Host Hotel:
Newpark Resort and Hotel is proud be the Official Lodging Partner for the Park City Marathon. They are offering rates starting $99 per night in their brand new, luxury rooms and suites. Newpark Hotel is conveniently located within steps of the start/finish line, and within immediate walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Newpark Hotel is brand new and features 1 and 2 bedroom Luxury Suites (with full kitchens, private hot tubs and panoramic views of all three Park City area) or Deluxe Rooms with luxury bedding and comfortable layouts. Amenities include high-speed internet, an indoor-outdoor pool with a lap lane and Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, exercise room, the Sky Bridge Lounge and a 24/7 front desk.

Please Note: Park City hosts the International Jazz Festival on the same weekend as the Park City Marathon, so Newpark Hotel WILL sell out! Make your reservations today! And don’t forget to request a late check-out on race day Saturday.

Course Description
Marathon
Start time is 6:30 AM for the Marathon. This unique, scenic alpine loop course starts out eastbound from the Fieldhouse along Highland Drive. A quick right/left at 1.5 miles puts the runners through the gentle upgrade of the Trailside residential area and past Trailside school/park. At this point the runners will be merged onto the paved bike path, and will make a left at Highland Drive. Rolling downhill for approximately 1 mile, runners then turn right and through the first tunnel of the course, which goes under the highway and onto the quiet paved road which terminates at the Historic Rail Trail. Runners then turn right and proceed along the smooth gravel Rail Trail for approximately 7 miles of gentle upgrade (2%), past open grazing land (yes, sometimes there are cows on the path) and beaver ponds. There is one road crossing in this section, manned by Utah Highway Patrol. The Rail Trail welcomes the runners into Park City with paved/gravel pathways. Upon crossing Bonanza Drive (traffic controlled by Park City’s finest), runners will continue the upward trend on the paved Poison Creek Trail (a remnant of our mining history) through City Park. Look to your right for great views of some 2002 Olympic ski runs. Traversing several short tunnels (one painted with a mural depiction of Park City’s mining heritage), the runners begin the top loop section, running to the base of the Deer Valley Resort, and the high point of the course. Upon reaching the Snow Park Lodge, the course flattens before turning downhill. Upon returning to the Poison Creek Trail, the course then turns west and puts runners through a fun section which has them running down the middle of an open shopping mall, a pedestrian bridge over Main Street, and across a skier bridge. A short, steep uphill ‘blip’ puts runners at the top of Empire Avenue and the start of the mostly downhill cruise to the finish. Runners will be on quiet city streets as they head past the Park City Mountain Resort, and along the rolling hills near the municipal golf course and headquarters for the Sundance Film Festival and back onto a paved bike path which takes runners to the historic McPolin barn depicted on our logo and finisher t-shirts. Another tunnel, some wood plank bridges over the pristine wetlands of the Swaner Nature Reserve and a paved bike path return to the Fieldhouse--it’s pretty enough to (almost) want to do it again!

Half Marathon
The half marathon will start at 6:45 AM following the same start as the marathon but quickly turning toward town (south) along a paved bike path. This out-and-back design takes runners on the last six miles of the Marathon course, from the Fieldhouse south towards Park City on paved and smooth gravel bike paths adjacent to the Swaner Nature Preserve, with numerous wood plank bridges over creeks and wetlands. The course goes through a tunnel and past the McPolin barn shown on our logo and finisher t-shirts, and continues on a gentle uphill trend through quiet residential areas. The turn around point is near Rotary Park, with an aid station manned by the Sundance Institute (not sure if Robert Redford will actually be in attendance though).
Triple Trail Challenge
For the hard-core trail running enthusiast, this three-part stage race incorporates the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase on August 9, the Park City Half Marathon on August 23, and the Mid Mountain Marathon on September 6. Last year 67 runners completed the Challenge! This sub-category of runners will be participating in the Park City Half Marathon the same as all half marathon entrants (same start time, course and finish chute). If you would like to participate in the Triple Trail Challenge, please go to www.mountaintrails.org for registration through www.runnercard.com. Online registration for the TTC ends August 9 at the Steeplechase (there will be a registration table set up prior to the race).

Directions and Parking
From the Salt Lake Valley, take I-80 Eastbound up Parley’s Canyon (signs show Cheyenne). At the Park City exit 145 (Hwy 224) at Kimball Junction, turn right and then quick left at the first traffic light (opposite McDonald’s). Follow this street for approximately 1/3 mile and look for event parking signs. The Fieldhouse is a large contemporary building, painted khaki green. There is ample parking located around the Fieldhouse. Overnight guests staying at the Newpark Hotel may simply leave their cars and walk to the start/finish area. View map of the Start/Finish area.

Weather
Late August in Park City brings cooler temperatures, and the first signs of fall: bright spots of color from the maple and aspen trees. Although mountain weather is infinitely variable, early morning on race day will probably be somewhat cool to start. Rain is very unlikely. Low humidity in combination with an altitude of 7,000 feet necessitates especially good hydration. If you are unused to either of these conditions, please consult a training reference for hydration tips. Better yet, come a day or two early and enjoy the beautiful surroundings as you acclimatize!

The average low (nighttime) temperature in August is 50 degrees.
The average high (daytime) temperature in August is 80 degrees.
source: www.weatherbase.com

Current Weather in Park City:

Aid Stations and Clothing Drops
Marathon
On the Marathon Course aid stations with water, Gatorade and runner supplies will be available at the following mileages: 2.4, 4.3, 6.2, 8.6, 10.4, 12.4, 13.2, 15.2, 16.8, 18.5, 20, 21.5, 23.1, 24.5. Hammer Gel energy packets (chocolate, vanilla and raspberry) will also be available at mile 10.5, 15.2/16.8 (same location), and 20 mile aid stations. There will be a clothing drop at the first aid station near Trailside school (mile 2.5). Please mark the clothing with your race number and we will do our best to get the items back to you at the "clothing corral" at the finish line. Portable toilets will be available throughout, and look for additional flush toilets in Trailside Park (mile 2.5) City Park (mile 14) Rotary Park (mile 19) and at the McPolin barn (mile 21). Food, drinks, and massages will be available at the finish of the race.

Half Marathon
The half marathon course will have seven aid stations with water, toilets and Gatorade at each. At the turn around aid station (Rotary Park) at mile 6, there will also be Hammer Gel packets available. There will be a clothing drop at all first aid stations, and runners may reclaim their dropped items at the clothing corral at the Fieldhouse after 9:30 AM. Please mark your clothing with your race number (on a piece of masking tape) so we can more easily find your items for you. You may also deposit items prior to race start at the clothing corral inside the Fieldhouse.

Bands
We will be providing musical entertainment for runners on the course and at the finish line. Stay tuned for more information...

Limitations
Our primary concern is the safety of our participants. All marathoners must complete the course in a maximum of 6-1/2 hours (1:00 PM). Utah Road Runners reserves the right to remove participants from the course if they will not finish prior to the cutoff time. In the event of a high-temperature day, or other weather related issues, the cutoff time may be adjusted. Since much of the course is on eight foot wide gravel paths, no dogs (even on leash), baby strollers, bicycles, roller-blades or similar devices will be permitted during the race. Private support is also not allowed. The use of the above prohibitions will result in a disqualification. The course will not be closed to traffic. Runners must obey all traffic rules and regulations and will be subjected to the same traffic rules as other pedestrians. MP3 players are permitted.

Walkers
Each year, some participants plan on walking the marathon. If you choose to do this, we would recommend that you begin early, in order to finish with support. If you do decide to start early, you MUST CHECK IN with a race official before you start, so that your bib number will be noted as an early start. You will have an unofficial time, but you will receive a finisher's medal and t-shirt. Please understand that you will not have support at aid stations until after the official race time of 6:30 a.m., and thus you should set out with an understanding of the course IN THE DARK. Please bring a headlamp and water.

Awards
Marathon finishers will receive a unique glass suncatcher finisher’s medal created just for us by Australian artist Morag Totten (new design for 2008), as well as a wicking fabric t-shirt in men’s and women’s cuts. Half Marathon finishers will receive a smaller Morag Totten medal and a wicking fabric t-shirt in men’s and women’s sizing.

Marathon:
All finishers will receive a unique glass suncatcher medal. Original hand-made pieces of art will also be given to the top first, second, and third overall male and female winners. Additionally, the first three finishers in each age division will receive an award.

Half Marathon: All finishers will receive a unique glass suncatcher medal. Hand-made pieces of art will also be given to the top first, second, and third overall male and female winners.

The awards ceremonies will be held at Newpark Fieldhouse. The half marathon awards ceremony will take place at approximately 9 a.m. The marathon awards ceremony will begin at approximately 11 a.m. You must be present to receive your award. No awards will be given out prior to the ceremony nor mailed out afterward.

Age Divisions
Age Divisions: Male and Female: 18 & under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75 & Over (as needed). Weight divisions are not available.

Finisher Results
Milliseconds Sports Timing provides transponder "chip" timing. This company has a great reputation and has provided timing services for many athletic events in the West. See their website: www.milliseconds.com. Please follow the printed instructions in your race packet regarding the use of the chip, and make sure to return the chip on race day! If you forget, the chip and ankle bracelet may be returned in a padded envelope to: Milliseconds Sports Timing, 463 West 3600 South, Salt Lake City UT 84115. Failure to return your chip will result in a $75.00 replacement fee. Unofficial results will be posted at http://results.milliseconds.com within 24 hours of the end of the race.

Marathon Photos
Professional marathon and half marathon photos will be available from Brightroom, Inc.

Course Records
Feeling fast? Winning times from 2007:
Marathon: Dave Spence, 2:49:22, Kerilyn Hatch 3:16:29
Half Marathon: Alexander Pachev 1:14:18, Bethany Lewis 1:27:03

Clothing Drops
There will be a secure clothing corral at the Fieldhouse. If you’d like to leave clothes, just mark a provided plastic bag with your bib number and retrieve it after the race. We will take these marked clothes, put them in a plastic bag for you with your bib number and return to the clothing corral at the Fieldhouse. Your clothes must be marked in order for us to do this!

Massages
Post-marathon massages will be available to participants within the finish area. This free service is provided by the great massage therapists at Knead a Massage. www.kneadamassage.biz

Showers
The Fieldhouse has locker rooms and showers available to runners for $2.00.

Volunteers
If you have friends or family who are interested in volunteering, please have them complete a volunteer registration form. Volunteers receive a T-shirt and sack breakfast, and plenty of praise from the runners as they pass by. Come be part of a great crew of people!

Sponsorship
Marathon sponsorship opportunities are available. Vendor booths will be set up at the Fieldhouse on Friday evening and throughout Saturday. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring our event, or having booth space.

Spectators
Spectators can best view the marathon from the Town Lift Plaza, in Old Town Park City. This is where runners will cross the skier bridge at Mile 17.5. The Town Lift Plaza is located at approximately 800 Park Avenue. Just look for the only bridge over Park Avenue. Other good viewing places are shown on the course map.

Travel & Lodging
Park City is just 30 scenic miles east of Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake International Airport. The Park City Marathon start and finish area are conveniently located at Newpark Town Center, where marathon participants and spectators can walk to grocery stores, shopping, dining and entertainment. Runners can even walk to the starting line from their hotel room, thanks to our official lodging partner, Newpark Hotel. For more information on lodging, dining, entertainment and other activities, please contact the Newpark Hotel reservations Toll-Free at 877-649-3600 or e-mail reservations@newparkresort.com

Utah Grand Slam
The Park City Marathon is the August event in the Grand Slam lineup, which consists of four Utah Marathons: Ogden Marathon in May, Deseret News Marathon in July, Park City Marathon in August, and St. George Marathon in October. For more information, please contact our sponsor, www.wasatchrunningcenter.com

Refunds & Registration Transfers
Entry fees are non-refundable. Registration transfers are not available. Participants who are unable to run due to injury or other circumstance may not 'roll over' their registration to 2009. The entry cap for each event is 500, and registration will cease when these numbers are reached. Avoid disappointment--register early!

Contact Information
Utah Road Runners
PO Box 982062
Park City, UT 84098
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