2015 Zion Half Race Guide by Vacation Races

Welcome to Zion Meet the Team Event Schedule Springdale Map Race Information The Course Parking Shuttles Spectator Info Expo Info Area Info Park Info Angels Club *Observation Club Zion Trifecta Dinner Hosts Connect Online (social media) Runner Demographics Race check list Post-Race Information Bib Info Cup-Free Info Photography

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WELCOME TO ZION

Welcome to Zion National Park! In 2013 Zion was selected as the location for our first half marathon. We did this for several reasons, one of which being that many of us grew up here. Zion is home. I can remember, as a child, escaping the blistering St George summers to Zion. Tubing down the river, hiking to Emerald Pools or just sitting on the grass in front of the Lodge; some of my happiest memories are here in the walls of these canyons.

Back in 2013, about 500 runners (including some of you) took a chance on a new race series. The weather was cold that year but the scenery was breathtaking. Since then the race has grown to nearly 2500 participants, and the series has grown to include 8 races in 2015. We are forever grateful for all of you who have helped us start this race series. Thank you. Zion is a unique park. It’s smaller than most of the busier National Parks and the red cliffs of Zion are only found in the Colorado Plateau. The geology of the Zion and Kolob canyons area includes 9 formations that together represent 150 million years of mostly Mesozoic-aged sedimentation. It’s basically an old sand dune, solidified and carved by the Virgin River. In addition to all the natural beauty, the park also includes one of the most amazing engineering feats, The Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. This tunnel goes through the wall of the East Canyon and the views from the windows are incredible. Even more incredible is learning that the construction of the 1.1 mile Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel began in the late 1920’s and was completed in 1930. At the time that the tunnel was dedicated, on July 4, 1930, it was the longest tunnel of its type in the United States. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches which all tell millions of stories. Stories of water and wind, stories of an ancient native people, stories of young explorers, stories of families, and now... stories of runners. In addition to what we expect to be a great race, we hope you spend some time enjoying the park. Whether you hike, bike, tube, drive, climb or rappel we hope you appreciate how beautiful the park is. Thank you again for choosing to run the Zion Half Marathon this year. We hope you enjoy yourself this year, and consider coming back to Zion or choosing to run any of our other races next year as we celebrate the National Park Service Centennial. Happy Exploring.

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SALEM STANLEY -

Founder

Salem Stanley is the President and Founder of Vacation Races. He loves the personal growth that comes from athletics and physical challenges. He also is in love with National Parks. He received a BA in Business from Southern Virginia University where he was an All-American track athlete. He recently graduated with an MBA from BYU.

DEHN CRAIG -

Customer Experience - Marketing

Dehn ran track in high school and was the high school hurdle coach while still a student. After working in video production and getting an Engineering degree followed by an MBA (where he and Salem met), Dehn has finally found a home as our Marketing and Creative Director. He loves exploring the national parks with his family and telling runner’s stories.

LYLE ANDERSON -

Race Operations

Lyle was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on his 30th birthday and was told that in 5 to 10 years he could be in a wheelchair. Lyle, now 37, has ran 9 Marathons, about 43 – 1/2 Marathons and has completed 8 – 1/2 Ironman distance races and 2 – full distance Ironman events. One of them being the Ironman World Championship in 2013 in Kona, HI.

CHERIE SANTIAGO -

Customer Service

Cherie may live in Southern Utah but her soul still lives in Southern California where she grew up surfing and sailing in the sun. She can be spotted running or biking around the trails or biking through Zion National Park to find more trails to run on. Cherie has been working with us on our race crew since our inaugural run in Zion. You can’t spell customer service with out CS!

MEGAN WHEELER -

Sponsorship and Expo

Megan began swimming at the age of 5. At the age of 16, Megan’s swimming career was cut short just before she attended Olympic Trials. Megan went on to swim at University of Southern California for two years before transferring to Eastern Washington University and graduating with a degree in Recreation Management. Even after Megan’s fourth shoulder surgery her passion for athletics has only grown, and she still enjoys a number of challenging activities including running, triathlons, and exploring the outdoors around the world.

MEGAN STANLEY -

Merchandise

Megan has been running since middle school and ran track and cross country in high school and college. She studied Physical Education and Recreation Administration at SVU and went on to coach high school cross country and track. She loves the outdoors and staying active with her family.

ROBIN RODGERS -

Communications

Robin is an Army Brat who graduated from BYU with a degree in Communications. She’s a recreational runner and a recent fan of half-marathons.

Friday 10:00 AM

Saturday

Packet pickup and Race Expo start.

6:00 PM

Race Expo ends.

7:00 PM

Packet pickup closes.

RACE EXPO - The expo will be held at the Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theater (145 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767). You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors! SHUTTLES - We will have limited shuttle service the morning of the race. If you signed up for the shuttle, be sure to get your wristband at the expo! There may be some extra seating which will be available on a first come first serve basis. After the race we will run shuttle services back to the start line parking lot for all who need it at no cost. PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the start line, but please get there early. Anticipate significant traffic delays. We will close the parking lot (including the drop-off area) at 7:00AM. You will not be able to park after that. There will be drop-off zones near the entrance.*

5:30 AM

Open starting line parking.

5:35 AM

First prize raffle (every 5 minutes).

6:15 AM

Last shuttle leaves from finish line area.

6:45 AM

Cars parking should be in start line parking lot.

7:00 AM

Last prize raffle. Start line parking lot closes. Hard cutoff.

7:15 AM

Runners line up / Warming tent closes / Last call for gear check.

7:25 AM

Race starts! Hand-cycle division.

7:30 AM

Race starts! All divisions.

10:15 AM

Awards Ceremony / First shuttle leaves for start line.

11:45 AM

Final shuttle leaves. *see page 10-11 for parking map

THE COURSE

AID STATIONS - We will have aid stations near mile 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bathrooms, water + Nuun, honey stinger energy gels. Mile 7 and 11 will also have oranges and bananas, OPEN COURSE - This race is an open course. There will be cars on the road as well as runners. DO NOT step off the course into traffic, you will be disqualified. We want you to stay safe. The course will be well marked. Please stay in course boundaries - do not run on the sidewalk in the city of Rockville. CHOKE START - The start will be severely “choked”. If you are standing towards the back, after the gun goes off you may be standing for a few moments before there is any movement. This is to space everyone out and to avoid bottlenecks on the course. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (this is a chip timed race), so please be courteous to others as we start the race. ELEVATION (ft) - You can see the elevation map below. It looks a little scary, but pay attention to the real elevation gain. It’s very gradual (about a 2 feet gain for every 100 yards). Besides, downhill courses are for wimps. It’ll all be worth it to see the view at the finish line.

PACERS - Pacers will line up at the start line around 7:15 am. There will be a pacer pacing the race in 10 minute intervals starting at a 1h40m pace up to 2h30m. We will also have a 2h45m, 3h, and 3h30m pacer. Please seat yourself near the time you expect to finish. GEAR CHECK - You will be given a Gear Check bag at the starting line if you wish. It will be a white garbage bag that you can fill with anything you want transported to the finish line. There will be permanent markers you can use to write your name and bib number. Avoid putting valuables in your bag. *gear check bags will be available at the finish line as soon as the first person finishes.

Recovery Box - At the finish line we will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk (as well as water and Nuun hydration). Please help yourself to one box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner.

CLOTHING ON COURSE - We will have a clothing bin to dump items in at mile 3. Anything else found along the course will be treated as trash. *clothing dropped off at mile 3 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be picked up until the last runner has passed mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your clothing.

In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted snack items.

OTHER COURSE INFO - Please do not litter on our course! Any kind of road markings with paint or even chalk will not be allowed. Please help us keep the area pristine for those who come after us.

COURSE RECORD - Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! Our course records were set at our inaugural race in 2013. Walter Brown holds the record for the men and Maria Perez holds the record for the women.

Walter Brown South Jordan, UT

1:16:31

Maria Perez

Spring Valley, CA

1:29:23

START LINE PARKING

If you are just dropping off a runner and do not plan to park, you will be directed to the left after entering the parking area. If you intend to park and watch your runner start the race you should not use the drop-off area but should instead park in the parking area. You will have to wait until after the race starts to leave. The parking area and start line are on Camino Del Rio off of Highway 9. If you are coming from Springdale you will turn left off of the Highway. If you are coming from St. George you will turn right. The parking lot will close at 7:00 AM sharp. If you intend to sleep in your car (which we neither encourage nor discourage), be sure to park in the back of the lot. You may be woken up and asked to move in the morning when race crew arrive.

FINISH LINE PARKING

Free parking is available along the West side of the highway and on Lion Blvd. in Springdale (outlined in blue). There is also limited parking along Highway 9. There is a large parking lot near the Zion Canyon Visitors Center inside park boundaries. You can park here and walk to the finish line and shuttle pick up via the Pa’rus trail. If you park inside park boundaries and exit the park, you will need your pass to re-enter and retrieve your car. National Park fees apply. There is a paid parking lot (outlined in green) off of Lion Blvd next to the Zion Adventure Company building. The owner of the parking lot IS offering a discount on parking fees to event participants. When you enter the parking lot there will be a pay box. If you choose to park here you will need to put $5 into and envelope with “Zion Half Marathon” written on it and place it into the pay box.

Though we won’t stop anyone from sleeping in their car at the start, we would recommend (and would rather) you find some of the plentiful *free* dispersed camping spots in the area. On our travel page on our website we have a link to several maps that show different camping spots on BLM land, etc.

FINISH LINE STAGING & SHUTTLES

Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on runners.

If you signed up for the pre-race shuttle you will get a wristband at the expo when you get your race packet. Please wear your wristband when boarding the shuttle in the morning. *If you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be picking up your bib until race morning someone will be at the shuttle to check you in to verify you signed up for the shuttle.

The awards ceremony will take place at the stage just north of the finish line and will begin at 10:15 AM. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up just north of the finish line. Lucid Images (our event photographers) will have a designated spot at the finish line to take photos of runners with the stunning backdrop of Zion Canyon. These photos will be made available FOR FREE!

Shuttle pick up for both before and after the race will be just north of the finish line in the Zion Outfitter parking lot.

The finish line will have restrooms and water as well as a recovery food box, chocolate milk, and bananas for runners.

Post-race shuttle will be available to take runners back to the start line after the race. The first will leave at 10:15 AM. The last shuttle will leave at 11:45 AM. No reservation is required for the post-race shuttles. These will be available and free for everyone.

All pre-race shuttles will be leaving at 5:30 AM.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

EXPO INFORMATION The expo will be held at the Zion Canyon Giant Screen Theater (145 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT 84767). You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors!

Because of the significant amount of road control, spectators are not allowed to stop along the highway at any point along the race. Spectators are welcome at the starting line, but the starting line will be closed to vehicles from 7:10 AM to approximately 7:45 AM. Expect race related delays along highway 9 towards Springdale.

The expo will be from 10:00 AM - 6:00PM (you can pick up your bib until 7:00 PM). We will have some great vendors and race merchandise!

The best place to watch in Springdale would be to park at the LDS church approximately 2 miles from the finish line.

When you pick up your packet at the expo this year, we’re encouraging you to Bring Your Own Bag! To keep in line with our tradition of waste elimination and conservation of the land, we’re going completely bag-less at the expo this year! If you would like to purchase a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merch store.

Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners. Limited parking will be available in Springdale along Lion Blvd. If you can walk from your hotel to the finish line, please do so. There will be limited parking near the finish line. See page 11 for a map of parking at the finish line. Got time to kill? If you find yourself with spare time while waiting for your runner to finish, grab breakfast or coffee at Soleil Cafe or the Zion Market (both open at 7:00 am)!

PARK INFO

Zion National Park All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Zion National Park. Park shuttles will begin service on March 15 (the day after the race). Private Vehicle: Per Person: Annual Pass:

$25 (valid for 7 days) $12 (valid for 7 days) $80 (grants entrance to every National Park in the country)

Seniors over 62 can purchase a lifetime pass for just $10. Active members of the U.S. Military are eligible for a free pass as well as U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities. Expect an over crowded canyon on Saturday afternoon, especially near Zion Lodge and the Grotto (trailhead for Angels Landing). Please park responsibly and do not harm the flora or fauna of Zion.

Zion Canyon Shuttle FIRST BUS from Zion Canyon Visitor Center

7:00 am

LAST BUS TO SPRINGDALE from Temple of Sinawava 7:45 pm from Zion Lodge 8:00 pm LAST BUS from Zion Canyon Visitor Center from Temple of Sinawava

7:45 pm 8:30 pm

Springdale Shuttle FIRST BUS from Majestic View Lodge from Zion Canyon Theatre

8:10 am 8:30 am

LAST BUS TO ZC SHUTTLE from Majestic View Lodge 7:25 pm LAST BUS from Zion Canyon Theatre from Majestic View Lodge

*usual wait time for a shuttle is about 15 minutes

8:30 pm 8:45 pm

Zion Canyon Map

FINISH LINE / EXPO

Zion National Park

2 CANYON OVERLOOK 3 THE GROTTO PARKING - ANGELS LANDING TRAILHEAD 4 RIVERSIDE WALK 5 KOLOB CANYON - TIMBERCREEK OVERLOOK

ANGELS CLUB The Angels Club is a salute the hardcore among us. We want to reward anyone who hikes Angels Landing after the race. To join the Angels Club, submit a picture of yourself at the top of Angels Landing within 72 hours of the end of the race which includes: 1) A clear view of your face 2) Your bib with bib numbers clearly visible 3) Your finisher medal in plain view Angels Landing - The trail to Angels Landing is 2.7 miles long (5.4 round trip). Since shuttles will not be running until Sunday, if you go on Saturday we recommend parking at the Zion Lodge and take the short walk (less than a half mile) to The Grotto where the trailhead is. The first 2-miles are paved and well-maintained. Most of the path is sunny, but Refrigerator Canyon offers shade and often a cool breeze. This is a good early morning hike. Make sure to allow time to be off the trail by dark if starting late in the day. The last half-mile is across a narrow sandstone ridge. Anchored support chains are attached along some

sections of the sheer fin. Sheer cliffs at high elevations while hiking on a narrow fin. Not suggested for

children or those with a fear of heights. Avoid standing near the edge at all times! Do not hike the trail when it is wet, storming, or when high winds are present.

*Every year, several people die hiking Angel’s Landing, largely due to not fully appreciating its dangers. Please take the hike seriously, and do not act irresponsibly if you decide to attempt the hike. It is not intended to be accessible to everyone.

All runners the join the Angels Club will not only be immortalized on our website, but will also receive 50% OFF next year’s race entry! Last year we had 267 people take the challenge! After the race there will be a submission form online where you can upload your photo(s) and send them to us. We have a hard cutoff of 72 hours! If you don’t get it to us before Tuesday at 11 AM (MST) then we will only give you a virtual hi-five. This picture is what yours should look like (for ANGELS CLUB SUBMISSION FORM www.thezionhalf.com/angelsclub ZION TRIFECTA SUBMISSION FORM www.thezionhalf.com/ziontrifecta

Introducing

OBSERVATION CLUB

We are excited to announce a second club hike this year! Introducing: Observation Point. A second hike is meant to be an alternative to Angels Landing. The same rules apply: you must complete the hike within 72 hours of finishing the race. Submit a photo of yourself at the summit which clearly shows your medal and your bib. If you’re going to be in Zion for a while and would like to do both hikes, by all means feel free to do so. However, you will only receive 50% off next year’s race (club discounts cannot be combined). Observation Point is a beautiful alternative to Angels Landing. It is the highest point in the park. Although it doesn’t have the narrow passes with sheer drop-offs and chains, it is a very strenuous hike that does have long drop-offs. Still a very tough hike, it may be better for those who feel uncomfortable with heights. Observation Point - The hike to Observation Point via East Rim Trail is 4 miles long (8 miles round trip). The trailhead is at Weeping Rock (which makes a great side trip on your way back down). The trail was recently renovated by Park Services. You climb about 2,000 ft elevation to the summit which is 6,521 ft. You see that rock formation that looks like a ski slope? Yeah, that’s Angels Landing. The hike will take you through Echo Canyon and up to the top of Mount Baldy. This is a good early morning hike. Make sure to allow time to be off the trail by dark if starting late in the day. Though it doesn’t have the

chains and sheer drop-offs like Angels Landing, there are still long drop-offs and caution should be taken, Avoid steep edges at all times! Bring lots of water and snacks. Since this is a bit longer of a hike than Angels Landing, plan to be out there for most of the day.

Angels Landing

Observation Point

Round Trip: 5.4 miles

Round Trip:

8 miles

Average Time:4 hours

Average Time:

6 hours

Elevation Gain: 1,488 ft

Elevation Gain:

2,148 ft

Trailhead:

Weeping Rock

The Grotto

ZION TRIFECTA The Zion Trifecta is comprised of 3 different activities. You must complete all 3 in order to complete the Trifecta. Same rules as the Angels Club apply: take your picture at each of the 3 with your bib and finisher medal and send them to us 72 hours after finishing the race. The Trifecta is meant to be challenging, but less strenuous. These are iconic activities inside the park that should be experienced, but are doable with children. The 3 activities that makeup the Trifecta are:

1 Riverside Walk (The Narrows) - The trail was historically called “Gateway to the Narrows” but is now commonly referred to as Riverside Walk. A nice, paved, 3 mile round trip hike. Extra hi-fives for anyone that actually wades in the water! (NOTE: we don’t recommend it. At this time of year the water is still frigid!! But if you’re feeling reckless and want extra kudos for your picture, we won’t be there to stop you).

2 Canyon Overlook - Canyon Overlook is only a mile round trip hike! This is perfect for families and offers a wonderful view of the Zion canyon with a look at the famous peaks like Bridge Mountain, West Temple, and The Sentinel. As an added bonus, when you drive up to the parking lot to make the short hike to the lookout, you get to pass through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel!

3 Kolob Canyon (Timbercreek Overlook) - Kolob Canyon is Zion’s best kept secret. About an hour north on I-15 from the main park entrance, this part of the park is less often visited by travelers, but it’s amazingly beautiful. The Timber Creek Trail is another short hike (1.2 miles round trip) that offers amazing views of Kolob Canyon. After about a 5 mile drive up the canyon you can park in a parking lot at the trail head.

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Pre-Race

DINNER HOSTS We have four pre-race dinner hosts this year, each offering a 10% discount for our runners and their entire party! All a party needs to do is have their runner show their bib to get the 10% off (does not include drinks). These are some of the best spots to eat while you’re in Springdale. Expect these places to be busy, so try to plan accordingly (call ahead and check availability and wait times) and maybe have a backup plan in case they’re full. Oscar’s Cafe - Their food is prepared fresh every day and they are well known for their garlic burgers and Mexican food. On a personal note, I ate one of the best breakfasts I have ever had at Oscars. 948 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT (435) 772-3232 · cafeoscars.com Switchback Grille - Switchback Steak & Fish House is one of the nicest restaurants in Springdale. It features USDA Prime steaks, wood-fire pizza, pastas, full bar and a fresh fish menu that follows the seasons. You may also visit the Jack’s Sports Grille right next door for a more casual atmosphere. 1149 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT (435) 772-3700 · switchbacktrading.com Wildcat Willies - A Springdale Classic with a Southwestern atmosphere. They serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a full service Saloon and plasma TVs. You can find Steaks, Ribs, Seafood, Pasta, Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches, etc. It is even kid friendly with children’s menu. 897 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT (435) 772-0115 · wildcatwillies.com Zion Canyon Brew Pub - right at the Giant Screen theater where the expo is held and where the finish line will be. Great food with an awesome view! 95 Zion Park Blvd #2, Springdale, UT (435) 772-0336

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Vegan & Veggie Options Too!

Just outside of Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah, USA

SHOW YOUR RACE BIB ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST 23

We will be making a slide show video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #zionhalf

We will be giving out prizes from our store (t-shirts and other merchandise) to our favorite photos. Look for places to take a picture at the expo, volunteering, on the course, at the finish line, exploring the park, having a recovery meal/drink, celebrating with friends, camping, driving to or from the race... we want to share the weekend with you!

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TEAMS

Age Divisions BOYS/MEN

<11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75< 5

124

149

143

138

107

GIRLS/WOMEN <11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75< 2

252

346

335

274

185

128

All runners will receive a finisher medal. Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female runners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each age group and the top 5 teams will also receive a place medal. *If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and pay the cost of shipping (about $8).

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RACE DAY CHECK LIST PRE-RACE

RACE DAY

Train

Bib and timing chip

Directions to hotel/campsite

Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand held, water bottle, pack, etc.)

Directions to race expo

Running Shoes

Directions to race start/finish

Socks

Photo ID

Sunglasses

Valid Military ID (if you registered with a Military Discount)

Hat/Visor

Study the race course

Recovery plan Enjoy the park!

POST-RACE INFORMATION COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY

• Be courteous to other runners. Practice good etiquette. • Headphones are allowed on the course, though we encourage you to enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and make friends with other runners. Do not play your music without headphones for all to hear. • Each runner will receive a timing chip. This timing chip should be securely attached to your shoe and should be returned after the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME. • Food is not for spectators. Please be courteous and limit yourself to one recovery box, one banana, and one chocolate milk. Thank you!

• Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line. • To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website. • Photos are usually available on Lucid Images website the Wednesday or Thursday following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook • Smile!

RACE RESULTS

• Results will be available later the morning of the race. We will post them on Facebook and also send them in a post-race email the day or two after the race. They will also be available on our website.

LOST & FOUND

• There is no official lost & found. If we find lost items we will hold onto them and you can contact us at info@vacationraces.com • There will be gear check at the start line. • There will be a bin to dump extra clothing at mile 3. Anything found littered on the course elsewhere will be considered trash and either thrown away or donated.

POST-RACE SURVEY

• Within a week of race day we will be sending out a post-race survey. We would really appreciate it if you took the 5-10 minutes to complete the survey for us. The survey provides us with information that allows us to better work with the local community and gain more support for future races, but more importantly it provides us with valuable insight into what we are doing well and what we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t improve our race series without your feedback. Please watch for the email.

MEDICAL TENT

• The medical tent at the finish line is for athletes only; family members are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical tent prevents medical staff from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical attention please wait outside the tent for updates.

BIB DETAILS Indicates if you are Military Angels Club Member

Your bib number.

Team name (if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a team)

Your race shirt size

Indicates if you requested a Hydrapouch when registering.

Turn this in at the start line race morning. We will have a raffle from 5:35-7:00 AM

CUP-FREE RACING

Having our races so close to the national parks, unnecessary waste and trash is something we are strongly against. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean race and preserving the beauty of the area we run in. There is nothing that will ruin a view more than seeing a piece a trash in plain view from a breathtaking landscape. That being said, one of the most important things in a half marathon is ensuring that aid stations are plentiful and efficient. Hydration will make or break a race. What we do is offer a Hydrapouch for every runner that indicated they wanted one as part of their registration. Other options include running with a water bottle, fuel belt, camelbak or other hydration backpack, etc. Every runner prefers something different. Just make sure you have some way to stay hydrated! Although we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have cups on the course, we have plenty of aid stations with water and Nuun! At all aid stations we will have blue coolers with water and red coolers with Nuun (electrolyte drink). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Nuun. At some places, the water will be hooked up to a system like the one pictured on the left. Each of these pipes will provide water from the several speed valves we have attached. Feel free to practice at the expo! The aid station will have a few cups in case of an emergency, do not plan on using them. Also, under no circumstances should you put your head under the valve to get a drink. Not only does this waste water, it is pretty inconsiderate of other runners. There will be water at the finish line but no cups!

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY from Lucid Images • Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line. They will be at the expo so be sure to stop by and say hello! • To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website. • Photos are usually available on Lucid Images website the Wednesday or Thursday following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook • Smile!

PHOTOS ON COURSE

• As a heads up to runners, there will be signs on the course to let runners know they are coming up on photographers. Ya know, just in case you wanted to freshen up your makeup or pick up the pace or otherwise pose for the photo :)

FREE PHOTO

• In addition to photos of runners on the course and crossing the finish line, Lucid Images will have a designated area near the awards ceremony stage where runners can pose for a photo with the beautiful back drop of Zion Canyon. This photo will be made available FOR FREE to runners!

Training Camps, Running Vacations, Endurance Coaching & Mental Training “To be able to meet women with my same interests and spend an entire week doing activities to make us better athletes physically, spiritually and mentally, was an experience of a lifetime.” Dena Jordan, NC

Ofﬁcial Training Partner for Vacation Races! Details at Vacation Races Training Blog on our website - sign up for our free training programs

Come and be inspired, educated and empowered! We provide training camps, running vacations & mental training for athletes of all abilities in Estes Park, Colorado - home to the best training terrain you could wish for! Camps include accommodations, coaching, incredible group runs, interactive workshops - 2015 camp schedule below. Look out for our race preparation camps at every Vacation Race (except Yosemite) in 2015!

Women's Running Camps - May, July, & September Trail Running Camps - May & September Running Vacations - all year round!

Contact Camp Director Terry Chiplin for details of special oﬀers for Vacation Races runners! See you at the races, and happy running!

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Luxury Suites within steps of the Zion Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Park Entrance ALl Zion Half FiniShers Receive 15% off your next Stay

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Zion Half Runners receive free entry* to the classic Zion film Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods Showtimes at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm

Filmed in I-Max on a screen six stories tall 145 Zion Park Blvd Springdale, UT 435.772.2400 *Valid Only During Race Weekend

All members of the angels club may claim a free Zion Tote Bag** during race weekend

Brew Pub

**While supplies last

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95 Zion Park Blvd Next to the Zion Canyon Brew Pub

ZION HALF MARATHON MARCH 14, 2015