Half Marathon
Race Start Time: 9am

***Cut off time will be 3 hours***

Course Description

The Half Marathon is a beautiful point-to-point course starting just North of Coral Canyon. The start line is located on Old Highway 91 and 6300 W in Hurricane. Runners will head west and turn right on mile 2.25 onto Foothills Drive and descend into the Coral Canyon subdivision crossing under SR-9 to Coral Canyon Blvd. Runners will leave Coral Canyon at approximately mile 5.8 and cross Telegraph St. and take a right turn on Landfill Rd. Runners will continue southeast on Landfill Rd. After approximately .7 miles on Landfill Rd, runners will turn right onto a dirt trail that will bring them to the paved trailhead in Cottonwood trail. At this point, runners will enjoy a FAST and steep descent to the Virgin River. Approximately at mile 8.5 runners will turn right, headed toward the Virgin River Boardwalk and Sullivan Park. Runners will remain on the trail exiting Sullivan Park and take a left onto Washington Fields Rd/300 East. Approximately at mile 11.4 runners will take a left-hand turn onto Majestic Dr. From here runners will turn Right onto Camino Real then take a right onto 3650 S. Runners will take a right-hand turn on Washington Fields Rd. Runners will turn right into Staheli Family Farm and cross the finish line.

The majority of the Half Marathon course is on asphalt and paved running trails. There is one short area of dirt and gravel between LandFill Rd. and the Cottonwood Trail.

Aid Stations

Aid Station Locations: Aid Stations will be located at approximately miles 3,6,9,11, and 12. Port-a-potties, Water, Gatorade, and Gu will be available at each aid station. 

Starting Line Transportation

Participants must ride the shuttles to the start line of the Half Marathon event. Runners will be shuttled from the parking area of Staheli Family Farm to the start line. Participants can board and ride shuttles beginning at 7:30 am. The last shuttle will leave Staheli Family Farm at 8:15 am participants MUST RIDE THE SHUTTLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE. Please plan to board the shuttles early, seating on the last shuttle is limited.

Packet Pickup

• All participants MUST check-in and pick up their shirts, swag bags, drop bags, and bib numbers on Friday, February 4th, 2022 between 4pm and 8pm at the Washington City Community Center.
• ***If you are not able to personally pick up your packet please make any necessary arrangements for someone else to pick it up.***
• THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICK-UP AVAILABLE ON Feb 5th OR AT THE HALF MARATHON START LINE. DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE START LINE EXPECTING TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER!
• Half Marathon participants not wearing a bib number WILL NOT be allowed to ride the shuttle to the start line.
• ***No shirt exchanges until after the marathon the Monday after the race.***

Clothing Drop

Half Marathon participants will be provided a clothing drop bag at the packet pick up. This bag can be used to drop items at the start line, which will then be taken to the finish line. Participants need to clearly label their bags with their bib numbers. Please AVOID PUTTING ANYTHING OF VALUE IN THESE DROP BAGS (eg. keys, cell phones, expensive clothing, etc), WCCC is not responsible for lost or missing items. Participants should deliver their drop bags to the "clothing drop volunteers" that can be found at the Half Marathon start line. We do our best to collect, care for and safely transport them to the Half Marathon start line and then back to the finish line as a courtesy to our runners, but cannot guarantee the delivery of the items.

Runners may also drop unwanted clothing at each aid station along the way. Clothing dropped will be transported to the finish line for runners to collect. DO NOT DROP ANYTHING YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT! Any leftover drop bags, clothing not dropped at an aid station or unclaimed clothing will be donated to Deseret Industries.

Participants will be able to claim their drop bags at the finish line area after the race. After the race, clothing drop bags can be found at Staheli farms and will be placed in the wagon under the pavilion next to the awards stage. In order to claim a bag, participants will need to show their bib number that matches the number written on the drop bag.

Parking, Spectators, and Finish Line Events

Parking will be available for participants and spectators at Staheli Family Farm. Access to parking is only allowed from Southbound Washington Fields Rd. Drivers will make a left-hand turn into the parking area. Drivers should watch for signs directing them to the appropriate area. Please help to ensure the safety of our course and finish line by limiting traffic where runners are present. Staheli Family Farm will have fun activities open the morning of the race for spectators and families. See what the farm has to offer HERE.

Food will be available after the race in the designated "Runners Area". After completing the race, participants must show their bib to be allowed access to this area. There will be an assortment of snacks, food, drinks, and more to help runners refuel and recover!

Race Results

Race results for current and past years will be available here. Current results will be available within 24 hours of the end of the event. We are pleased to welcome back Runner Card as our timing professionals for this event..

Awards

• Overall Winners for the Half Marathon will be issued for Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
• PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY
• We will not mail out awards or allow for pick up after the event. We will not give out medals early as placements change until the award ceremony.
• Overall winners will not place in their age category and we will go to the next 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners.
• Half Marathon awards will be given to 7 different age group categories. 5K awards will be given to the top male and female finishers and in 7 different age group categories (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over).

Big thanks to all of our Sponsors for the 2022 Washington City Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Run. Our success comes from great partners like you who support incredible events, traditions & our community.

5K
Race Start Time: 9am

Course Description

5K runners will start at Staheli Family Farm and turn left on Washington Fields Rd, headed southbound. They will take their first right-hand turn on 3650 S make a right on 20 E take a right on 3090 S then a right onto Camino Real right-hand turn on 3650 S followed by another right-hand turn back onto Washington Fields Rd headed northbound back to Staheli Family Farm.

Aid Stations

Aid Station Locations: An Aid Station will be located at approximately mile 2. Port-a-potties, Water, Gatorade, and Gu will be available at the aid station.

Packet Pickup

• All participants MUST check-in and pick up their shirts, swag bags, drop bags, and bib numbers on Friday, February 4th, 2022 between 4pm and 8pm at the Washington City Community Center.
• ***If you are not able to personally pick up your packet please make any necessary arrangements for someone else to pick it up.***
• THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICK-UP AVAILABLE ON Feb 5th OR AT THE HALF MARATHON START LINE. DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE START LINE EXPECTING TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER!
• ***No shirt exchanges until after the marathon the Monday after the race.***

Parking, Spectators, and Finish Line Events

Parking will be available for participants and spectators at Staheli Family Farm. Access to parking is only allowed from Southbound Washington Fields Rd. Drivers will make a left-hand turn into the parking area. Drivers should watch for signs directing them to the appropriate area. Please help to ensure the safety of our course and finish line by limiting traffic where runners are present. Staheli Family Farm will have fun activities open the morning of the race for spectators and families. See what the farm has to offer HERE.  

Food will be available after the race in the designated “Runners Area”. After completing the race, participants must show their bib to be allowed access to this area. There will be an assortment of snacks, food, drinks, and more to help runners refuel and recover!

Race Results

Race results for current and past years will be available here. Current results will be available within 24 hours of the end of the event. We are pleased to welcome back Runner Card as our timing professionals for this event.

Awards

• Overall Winners for the Half Marathon will be issued for Male and Female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
• PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY
• We will not mail out awards or allow for pick up after the event. We will not give out medals early as placements change until the award ceremony.
• Overall winners will not place in their age category and we will go to the next 1st, 2nd, and 3rd winners.
• Half Marathon awards will be given to 7 different age group categories. 5K awards will be given to the top male and female finishers and in 7 different age group categories (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over).

Big thanks to all of our Sponsors for the 2022 Washington City Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Run. Our success comes from great partners like you who support incredible events, traditions & our community.

Kid's Race
Race Start Time: 10:30am

Course Description

Sign up your kids for Grandpa Ralph's Fun Run on the farm! An easy fun course for any child 12 years or younger. This run will be put on by Washington City's Youth Council and will take place in the Field at Staheli Family Farm behind the barn. The kids will receive a Certificate of Completion and race shirt (shirt sizes come in Youth S, M, and L only). Parents are free to run with their children and don't need to sign up. Ralph's Kids Fun Run will take place at 10:00 am. Afterward, the kids are free to play at Staheli Family Farmland. The Kids Race is 400 meters in distance about .25 of a mile. For more information on Staheli Family Farm please visit: stahelifamilyfarm.com

Packet Pickup

• All participants MUST check-in and pick up their shirts, swag bags, drop bags, and bib numbers on Friday, February 4th, 2022 between 4pm and 8pm at the Washington City Community Center.
• ***If you are not able to personally pick up your packet please make any necessary arrangements for someone else to pick it up.***
• THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICK-UP AVAILABLE ON Feb 5th OR AT THE HALF MARATHON START LINE. DO NOT ARRIVE AT THE START LINE EXPECTING TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER!
• ***No shirt exchanges until after the marathon the Monday after the race.***

Parking, Spectators, and Finish Line Events

Parking will be available for participants and spectators at Staheli Family Farm. Access to parking is only allowed from Southbound Washington Fields Rd. Drivers will make a left-hand turn into the parking area. Drivers should watch for signs directing them to the appropriate area. Please help to ensure the safety of our course and finish line by limiting traffic where runners are present. Staheli Family Farm will have fun activities open the morning of the race for spectators and families. See what the farm has to offer HERE.

Awards

All kids in Ralph's Run will receive a participation medal.

Big thanks to all of our Sponsors for the 2022 Washington City Half Marathon, 5k, and Kids Run. Our success comes from great partners like you who support incredible events, traditions & our community.

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For more information, contact Tess Prisbrey at (435)656-6322 or tprisbrey@washingtoncity.org

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