REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, warm finish ahead
Runners will face a chilly start at 34°F, warming to 71°F by the finish. Wind will be light from the SW, but headwinds will challenge runners from miles 2 to 18, while a tailwind will assist from miles 21 to 21. With average humidity at 46%, hydration should be prioritized, particularly as temperatures rise significantly in the final stretch.
This course drops 5,240 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 3 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 34° and finish around 10:40 AM in 71°; typical start-line conditions say 52° then.
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This incredibly fast and remarkably beautiful road race takes runners from the forests and canyons of the Wasatch Mountains to the foothills of Salt Lake City, Utah. Featuring a speedy downhill slope and spectacular scenery, this race will be sure to help you set your PR and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time as it is the fastest marathon and half marathon in the state of Utah. REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL in Big Cottonwood! Source
