Utah Valley Marathon
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The Utah Valley Marathon (UVM) is an annual marathon
foot-race in Northern Utah
currently held on the second Saturday of June.The marathon course is USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and is a Boston Marathon
qualifier. It is also part of the Utah Grand Slam.
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The race is run mostly by volunteers. The Children with Cancer Christmas Foundation and Deseret International are the two charities. The Children with Cancer Christmas foundation has been part of the race since its inception in 2008. In 2010, Deseret International
has been added as a second charitable recipient. Every year since its inception, the event has included a 5K. In 2010, a half-marathon
race is being added.
In 2009, twenty-five members of the Pleasant Grove
Fire Department ran the marathon as part of their annual physical fitness test. The same year, the UVM was the first local race to allow footbikes.
and Utah
Counties. The race begins in Wallsburg, UT at an elevation of 5,963 feet (1,818 m) and heads northwest through Wallsburg along Highway 222. At the intersection of U.S. Route 189
, the course turns west and follows the Deer Creek Reservoir
until U.S. Route 189 reaches Provo Canyon
. The race continues southwest through Provo Canyon along the Provo River until the road merges with University Avenue (U.S. Route 189) in Orem. The race continues south along University Avenue through Orem and Provo until the finish line at the intersection of University Avenue and Center Street at an elevation of 4,504 feet (1,373 m)
The 2010 Utah Valley Marathon accommodated 2,000 marathon runners. The marathon begins at 6:00 AM (MDT). 2010 was the first year that a non-Utah resident won either the men or women's marathon race. Prior to Hillary Kibet Cheruiyot ( ) winning the men's 2010 race and Claudia Camargo-Nero (A New York resident from ) winning the women's 2010 race, only born, Utah residents had won the marathon race for either gender.
at the midpoint of the full marathon course. The starting line is just south of the Highway 92 and U.S. Route 189 intersection. The course follows the marathon course down through the canyon and along University Avenue until the finish line at the Provo Towne Centre mall.
The 2011 Utah Valley Half-Marathon has a cap of 2,000 runners. The half-marathon begins at 6:00 AM (MDT).
The 2010 Utah Valley 5K has a cap of 1,500 runners. The 5K begins at 9:00 AM (MDT).
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
foot-race in Northern Utah
Northern Utah
Northern Utah is the region in the state of Utah in the United States which runs along Wasatch Mountains . The term Northern Utah refers specifically to the chain of cities running north to south from Logan to Provo with Kaysville and Farmington at the center.Two distinct definitions of Northern...
currently held on the second Saturday of June.The marathon course is USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and is a Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
qualifier. It is also part of the Utah Grand Slam.
History
The race was started in 2008 by Hyrum Oaks and Jeremiah West. The inaugural marathon was held on April 12, 2008. In 2009, the race was moved to the second Saturday in June where it remains today. In 2008, there were 120 marathon runners. In 2009, the number of marathon runners grew to 748. Since 2009, the marathon has been part of the Utah Grand SlamUtah Grand Slam
The Utah Grand Slam is an annual competition held throughout the state of Utah in which participants run a series of four marathons throughout the calendar year. The man and woman with the lowest net time for all four races is declared the winner. There are additional prizes for winners within...
.
The race is run mostly by volunteers. The Children with Cancer Christmas Foundation and Deseret International are the two charities. The Children with Cancer Christmas foundation has been part of the race since its inception in 2008. In 2010, Deseret International
Deseret Industries
Deseret Industries is a non-profit organization and a division of the Welfare Services of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It includes a chain of retail thrift stores and work projects operated by the program. Deseret Industries thrift stores are similar to the well-known Goodwill...
has been added as a second charitable recipient. Every year since its inception, the event has included a 5K. In 2010, a half-marathon
Half marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
race is being added.
In 2009, twenty-five members of the Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove or Pleasant Groves is the name of several communities or other places in the United States:*Pleasant Grove, Alabama, a municipality*Pleasant Groves, Alabama, a municipality...
Fire Department ran the marathon as part of their annual physical fitness test. The same year, the UVM was the first local race to allow footbikes.
Marathon Course
The 26 mile 385 yard course runs through WasatchWasatch County, Utah
Wasatch County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. It was named for a Ute Indian word meaning mountain pass or low place in the high mountains. Its county seat and largest city is Heber City.The county is governed by a county council with an appointed county manager.Wasatch County is...
and Utah
Utah County, Utah
Utah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2000, the population was 368,536 and by 2008 was estimated at 530,837. It was named for the Spanish name for the Ute Indians. The county seat and largest city is Provo...
Counties. The race begins in Wallsburg, UT at an elevation of 5,963 feet (1,818 m) and heads northwest through Wallsburg along Highway 222. At the intersection of U.S. Route 189
U.S. Route 189
U.S. Route 189 is a spur of U.S. Route 89. It currently runs for 322 miles from Provo, Utah at Interstate 15 to Jackson, Wyoming. The highway was not part of the original 1926 U.S. Highway system. The highway was created in the 1930s, absorbing former U.S. Route 530 and a portion of U.S. Route 30S...
, the course turns west and follows the Deer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir
The Deer Creek Dam and Reservoir hydroelectric facilities are located on the Provo River in western Wasatch County, about northeast of Provo, Utah. The dam is a zoned earthfill structure high with a crest length of . The dam contains 2,810,000 cubic yards of material and forms a reservoir of ...
until U.S. Route 189 reaches Provo Canyon
Provo Canyon
Provo Canyon is a canyon located in unincorporated Utah County, Utah, USA and Wasatch County, Utah. Provo Canyon splits between Mount Timpanogos on the north and Mount Cascade on the south. The canyon extends from Orem on the west end to Heber City on the east. The canyon's main thoroughfare is...
. The race continues southwest through Provo Canyon along the Provo River until the road merges with University Avenue (U.S. Route 189) in Orem. The race continues south along University Avenue through Orem and Provo until the finish line at the intersection of University Avenue and Center Street at an elevation of 4,504 feet (1,373 m)
The 2010 Utah Valley Marathon accommodated 2,000 marathon runners. The marathon begins at 6:00 AM (MDT). 2010 was the first year that a non-Utah resident won either the men or women's marathon race. Prior to Hillary Kibet Cheruiyot ( ) winning the men's 2010 race and Claudia Camargo-Nero (A New York resident from ) winning the women's 2010 race, only born, Utah residents had won the marathon race for either gender.
Half-Marathon Course
The 21.0975 kilometres (13.1 mi) course begins in Provo CanyonProvo Canyon
Provo Canyon is a canyon located in unincorporated Utah County, Utah, USA and Wasatch County, Utah. Provo Canyon splits between Mount Timpanogos on the north and Mount Cascade on the south. The canyon extends from Orem on the west end to Heber City on the east. The canyon's main thoroughfare is...
at the midpoint of the full marathon course. The starting line is just south of the Highway 92 and U.S. Route 189 intersection. The course follows the marathon course down through the canyon and along University Avenue until the finish line at the Provo Towne Centre mall.
The 2011 Utah Valley Half-Marathon has a cap of 2,000 runners. The half-marathon begins at 6:00 AM (MDT).
5K Course
The 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), course is being revamped for the 2011 running of the race. It will run through the streets of downtown Provo, finishing at the intersection of Center Street and University Avenue.The 2010 Utah Valley 5K has a cap of 1,500 runners. The 5K begins at 9:00 AM (MDT).
Marathon Distance
| Date | Men's Winner | Time | Country | Women's Winner | Time | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hillary Kibet Cheruiyot | 2:21:28.9 | Claudia Camargo-Nero | 2:46:21.9 | ||
| 2009 | Seth Wold | 2:26:22.90 | Mary Ann Schauerhamer | 3:00:41.60 | ||
| 2008 | Steven Ashbaker | 2:37:08.60 | Josse Tobiasson | 3:15:40.40 |
Half-Marathon Distance
| Date | Men's Winner | Time | Country | Women's Winner | Time | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Seth Pilkington | 1:06:05.8 | Lindsey Dunkley | 1:13:33.0 |