2013 Salt Lake City Marathon
Runners of all ages and ability levels will enjoy crisp, cool running weather in April, in a setting that surrounds them with snow-capped peaks contrasting with spring blossoms, all along a flat and slightly downhill 26.2 mile course. The Marathon, Half marathon, and Bike Tour all start at the Olympic Legacy Bridge at the University of Utah, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village. The gentle course then skirts the base of the toweringWasatch Mountains, passes by cozy neighborhoods and elegant estates, and winds through Salt Lake's legendary wide streets, into the city center. Here, the music will absolutely rock, the energy will surge, and crowds of enthusiastic spectators will cheer participants on!
The Salt Lake City Marathon is certified and sanctioned through USATF, and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Our Cause- Running to Eradicate Cancer
The Huntsman Hometown Heroes has been selected as the Salt Lake City Marathon's charity running program.
The Huntsman Hometown Heroes (HHH) is a fundraising program that provides athletes with a fundraising webpage, personalized coaching, special access to capped events and a team jersey while raising much-needed funds for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Staff, coaches, fellow participants, and honored patients support committed participants in meeting both their physical and financial goals.
Each HHH participant commits to raising a pre-determined amount of money for participating in this event ($500 for the marathon, $250 for the 5k). HCF does not spend money on travel to races or social functions, instead, it relies on volunteer leadership and coaching and asks participants to pay their own way or choose events in their hometown. Because of the generous benefactors, Jon and Karen Huntsman, who cover administrative expenses, donations to Huntsman Cancer Foundation are maximized.
This program matters to the Salt Lake City Marathon. Huntsman Cancer Institute matters to this community. That's why you should run for research.
This year, dedicate your run to cancer research. Since 2003, Hometown Heroes have raised more than $2.5M because people like you stepped up.
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