RESCHEDULED RUNS
Fall Races to Start Training for Now
Photo courtesy of Ogden Marathon
By Jenny Willden
Ogden Marathon 2018
The 2020 racing season is unlike any other. Whether you’d planned to check the Boston Marathon off your bucket list or were ready to run the Salt Lake Marathon, COVID-19 put a wrench in race plans with all spring races canceled, delayed, or turned virtual.
Hollow State Park followed by a 112-mile bike showcasing views of St. George and the red rocks of the Southwest. The race wraps up with a 26.2-mile run with city and desert views. Looking for training guidance for this tough race? Join a global community of athletes for coach-led online training, virtual race competitions, and celebrations at ironmanvirtualclub.com.
While many local races have been scrapped entirely for 2020, other favorites are delayed until fall. When (and if) these planned races go on, we imagine they’ll be different than years past. Expect fewer participants, more waves of racers, hand sanitizer stations, and no race afterparties—just to name a few potential changes.
XTERRA SPRINT TRIATHLON AND TRAIL RACES September 19–20 Dip your toes in the triathlon waters without committing to the full distance at this sprint XTERRA race at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden. Held in conjunction with the XTERRA USA Championship event, amateurs and teams are welcome to compete. As a team or individual, race 750M swim, 19KM mountain bike, and 5K trail run at this off-road mountain event. Race entry includes an event t-shirt and post-race refreshments. USAT license required and a single-day license can be purchased for $15 at registration. Trail run 21K, 10K, 5K, and 5X5 TEAM Relay on Sunday.
While we can’t promise what these runs will look like come race day, we know simply signing up and prepping is one way to amp up your training. Here are a few rescheduled races to add to your fall racing calendar: IRONMAN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP ST. GEORGE September 19 Don’t let all your quarantine training days go to waste; come participate in this lauded Ironman race in beautiful southern Utah. Challenge yourself with a full-distance triathlon, or join the competitive athletes vying for 75 qualifying slots for the 2021 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The scenic course begins with a 2.4-mile swim the red rock reservoir of Sand
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OGDEN MARATHON September 26 Rated one of the most scenic races in America, you can choose to run a full marathon, half marathon, relay, or the new 5K along the final 3.1 miles of the marathon course. The famed marathon begins at an elevation of 5400 feet and takes you through fields, past Pineview Reservoir, into Ogden Canyon, and along Ogden River
