Southern Utah Half Marathon
Washington, UT
- Half Marathon, Wheelchair Half Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Southern Utah Half Marathon is a beautiful route starting at Highland Park in Washington, UT offering amazing views of the sun rising over Zion National Park in the distance. The race will proceed quickly downhill through City of Washington to the scenic Virgin River Trail. This paved trail offers … MORE
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If you like Downhills…
This course was smooth and easy and lots of giveaways! It’s all big downhills from start to about 3/3.5. So much so that I forgot to fuel. Then it’s pretty … MORE
This course was smooth and easy and lots of giveaways! It’s all big downhills from start to about 3/3.5. So much so that I forgot to fuel. Then it’s pretty close to flat or a very slow decline that I couldn’t feel. Amazing people amazing beauty! I don’t love downhills, but still panned out ok for me in the end.
Great production, beautiful course!
The production was great, allowing you to focus solely on the race. The medal is high quality and a fun, unique design. The course was on a well maintained trail, … MORE
The production was great, allowing you to focus solely on the race. The medal is high quality and a fun, unique design. The course was on a well maintained trail, through a beautiful landscape. Aid stations could use more volunteers to run a little smoother. Loved that we could be dropped off at the start rather than bussed!
Great race, beautiful day!!
This is a great half marathon. It starts in a beautiful park and it's pretty much downhill the whole distance. For the first couple of miles it's ran on roads, … MORE
This is a great half marathon. It starts in a beautiful park and it’s pretty much downhill the whole distance. For the first couple of miles it’s ran on roads, but the remaining distance is ran on paved trails winding by the virgin river. The race director is great, Underground Runner does a great job! I would do this race again.
Great race!
The aid stations were amazing, I never had to wait and they were well stocked. The course was fun and well marked! The medals were huge and beautiful! The finish … MORE
The aid stations were amazing, I never had to wait and they were well stocked. The course was fun and well marked! The medals were huge and beautiful! The finish line was worth the run, great treats and a cheering crowd! I highly recommend!
I loved the course!!
Practice speed work before this would have helped me get a personal best. The aid stations are user friendly and loved how they offered electrolytes and water as well as … MORE
Practice speed work before this would have helped me get a personal best. The aid stations are user friendly and loved how they offered electrolytes and water as well as gels at key points.
Fabulous Race
This race was a beautiful slightly downhill course. It was well-supported and well-run. It is on a paved trail system, so just be prepared that the trail is not closed. … MORE
This race was a beautiful slightly downhill course. It was well-supported and well-run.
It is on a paved trail system, so just be prepared that the trail is not closed. We had to weave in and out around cyclists, dog-walkers, and non-race runners.
But overall a great race.
Fast downhill course
Fun and fast downhill for the first 4 miles and then a gradual decent on the magnificent Virgin River Trail system to the finish line! Good finish line food! Excellent MORE
Fun and fast downhill for the first 4 miles and then a gradual decent on the magnificent Virgin River Trail system to the finish line! Good finish line food! Excellent medals! 🏅
Great first 13.1
Mostly downhill and pretty scenery. It was a good course for a first 1/2 marathon. It’s not a closed course, so there was the occasional bike and pedestrian/dog to dodge, … MORE
Mostly downhill and pretty scenery. It was a good course for a first 1/2 marathon.
It’s not a closed course, so there was the occasional bike and pedestrian/dog to dodge, but not bad.
Definitely The Race To Run
This is runners friendly course. Nice gradual downhill and favorable weather conditions. The aid stations were fantastic and the support was very helpful. Everyone was super fun and definitely had … MORE
This is runners friendly course. Nice gradual downhill and favorable weather conditions. The aid stations were fantastic and the support was very helpful. Everyone was super fun and definitely had a fantastic race.
First Time Half Marathoner
Great race, really big downhill the first few miles but I would say pretty flat after that. There are a few steep uphills though, but doesn’t last too long. Several … MORE
Great race, really big downhill the first few miles but I would say pretty flat after that. There are a few steep uphills though, but doesn’t last too long. Several aid stations throughout, and a few portapotties per station BUT people were always stopped at them. Buses ran great to take us from where we parked our car to the start line. This was my first half marathon & was honestly a great one to start off with!! If you are considering it, just do it !
Beautiful view and race!! I loved it:)
Starts off pretty downhill then steady for the most part, they had electrolytes and water and gels for you at just about every station!! I had a great experience with … MORE
Starts off pretty downhill then steady for the most part, they had electrolytes and water and gels for you at just about every station!! I had a great experience with this race and it was my first time running a half, I would do it again!
Beautiful and well run half
Absolutely loved this half. So beautiful and ran very well. Suprisingly a lot of support from the crowd. I was able to PR this race and it was mostly down … MORE
Absolutely loved this half. So beautiful and ran very well. Suprisingly a lot of support from the crowd. I was able to PR this race and it was mostly down hill. Would totally recommend if you are in St. George area.
Beautiful area; well supported race!
Lovely point to point race, mostly downhill. all the race logistics were great - packet pickup, the shuttle, and aid stations. Beautiful sunrise views at the start, and the paved … MORE
Lovely point to point race, mostly downhill. all the race logistics were great – packet pickup, the shuttle, and aid stations. Beautiful sunrise views at the start, and the paved trail along the Virgin River was a great scenic course. First time i’ve ever had cbd muscle rub included in my swag bag!
Fast Downhill, Then Gentle Downhill
The first three miles of the course drop pretty quickly, with one 40- to 50-foot climb. From there, the course winds gently down the Virgin River Trail to Bloomington Park. … MORE
The first three miles of the course drop pretty quickly, with one 40- to 50-foot climb. From there, the course winds gently down the Virgin River Trail to Bloomington Park. The total drop on the course is about 650 total feet, with only 185 feet of uphill. This should be a nice, low-impact race for anyone wanting to run a downhill without ending up with jelly legs.