East Canyon Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm rain, adjust pace conservatively
Runners will face temperatures starting at 66°F, peaking at 68°F, with high humidity at 80%. A light rain will persist throughout, creating a slippery surface, and a max wind of 13 mph will provide a variable tailwind and crosswind. Given the conditions, it’s crucial for runners to start conservatively and hydrate frequently, especially during the rolling terrain from mile 1 to 6 and the descent from mile 14 to 17.
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Race Info
The East Canyon Marathon starts at Big Mountain Pass, offering stunning views over Salt Lake City, and takes you through Emigration Canyon and down to the Morgan County Fairgrounds. It's a scenic race with a net downhill drop of 2,348 feet, passing landmarks like the East Canyon Reservoir and Red Rock Canyon with its striking formations. As a USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying course, it's primarily downhill, with only a modest elevation gain of 633 feet. Source
