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What are the distances for each event?What are the start times for each event?What is the general race contact information?What are the entry deadlines, fees, and process?Am I allowed to use my MP3 player during the race? What are the packet pickup dates/locations: What are the Quality of Life Expo dates/locations? What are the Pre-race Pasta Party dinner date/times:What is the host hotel's contact info: Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles and Walkers permitted? What are the time limits to complete Marathon? Are there any Parking locations and restrictions/pre and post race: Do participants receive a finisher’s medal?Is the Marathon & Half Marathon course hilly? Is the course a Boston Qualifier? What type of race day transportation is offered? How many aid stations and what type of fluid replacements are offered? What is the expected number of spectators? Are the any post-race medical attention/massage therapy and locations? If a participant is unable to pick up their goodie bag at the Quality of Life Expo, can someone else pick it up for them? Where can I park? Is there an early start for walkers or race walkers of the Marathon or the Half Marathon?What kind of food/drinks are at the finish line? Where is the Finish Line Festival? Will portable bathrooms be on the course? Will Gear Check be available? Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed to participate in the Marathon? Can I run the Marathon course without registering? How do I get to the course on public transportation? Are there Timing Chip & Race Numbers?
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Q: What are the distances for each event?
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1. What are the distances for each event?
· Marathon - 26.2 Miles
· Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
· Bike Tour – 25 Miles
· 5K Run/Walk – 3.1 Miles
· Kid’s Marathon – 1K
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Q: What are the start times for each event?
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Bike Tour: 6:00 am
Wheelchair and Hand cycle start: 6:10 am
Marathon Early Start: 6:15 am *
Marathon start: 7:00 am
Half Marathon start: 7:00 am
5K: 7:10 am
Kid’s Marathon: 10:30 am
*Early start participants must identify themselves as such when registering.
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Q: What is the general race contact information?
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Phone: (801) 883-8333 Fax:(801)264-6601
Salt Lake City Marathon
4001 South 700 East; Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
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Q: What are the entry deadlines, fees, and process?
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Event Price
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Jan. 1 -
Feb. 28 '10
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Mar. 1 -
Apr. 13 '10
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Expo
Reg.
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Marathon
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$89
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$95
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$110
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Half Marathon
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$65
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$70
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$85
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Bike Tour
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$42
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$47
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$52
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5K
Kids Marathon
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$35
$15
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$38
$16
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$43
$16
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Registrations for all events are non-transferable and non-refundable. Online registration closes April 12th at midnight MST.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! Last Chance to register for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, Kid’s Marathon or 5K is at the Quality of Life Expo on Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th, 2011.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2011 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Q: Am I allowed to use my MP3 player during the race?
A:
For the safety of all on the course, we recommend you do not use portable music devices on the course.
However, the utility of them is by no means banned, or barred.
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Q: What are the packet pickup dates/locations:
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Thursday, April 14th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Friday, April 15th 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Salt Palace Convention Center
100 South, West Temple
Exhibit Hall C
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
All must attend to pick up timing chip, bib, participant shirt and goodie bag.
The Salt Lake City Quality of Life Expo is free to the public.
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Q: What are the Quality of Life Expo dates/locations?
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Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2011 - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Registration closes at 6:00pm on April 15th.
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Q: What are the Pre-race Pasta Party dinner date/times:
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Cannella's Italian Restaurant
Friday April 15th
4:00pm-7:00pm
Canella's is located at; 500 South 200East, SaltLake City Utah
Cost: $15.00 a ticket
Ticket at this time are only available for purchase at the Quality Of Life expo information booth,located at the Salt Palace,Thursday and Friday.
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Q: What is the host hotel's contact info:
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The Marriott City Center is the Official headquarters Hotel of the 2011 Salt Lake City Marathon.The hotel is located at 220 South State Street-Salt Lake City,Utah 84111
Call 1-801-961-8700 for the Marriott City Center room reservations. If the Marriott City Center is full, they will direct you to other hotels. Please remember to ask for the special Marathon runner rate.
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Q: Are Wheelchair/Hand Cycles and Walkers permitted?
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Yes, walkers are allowed in the Marathon and Half Marathon and 5k. Wheelchairs and Hand Cycles are only allowed in the marathon and will begin the course 6:10 am.
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Q: What are the time limits to complete Marathon?
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Streets will re-open approximately 6 hours from the marathon start time (at 1:00pm), allowing participants 6 hours to complete the 26.2 mile course. If needing more time, an early start is available for marathoners only that will allow for 7 hours. You must sign up at time of registration.
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Q: Are there any Parking locations and restrictions/pre and post race:
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There are plenty of parking lots and meters available at and around The Gateway for race participants, volunteers and spectators on race day ,meters on Saturday are Free for two hours. For more information on parking at the Gateway visit www.shopthegateway.com
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Q: Do participants receive a finisher’s medal?
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Marathon, Half Marathon and Bike Tour finisher’s receive a medal.
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Q: Is the Marathon & Half Marathon course hilly?
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The first nine miles of the course are mostly downhill. The rest of the course has mild upgrades and slight down hills.
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Q: Is the course a Boston Qualifier?
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Yes, we are certified by the USA Track & Field Association and therefore a Boston Qualifier.
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Q: What type of race day transportation is offered?
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For Marathoners and Half Marathoners, UTA TRAX will provide transportation to all Salt Lake City Marathon & Half Marathon participants beginning at 4:30am at the Gateway/Energy Solutions Arena stop and all along the TRAX University Line. Each TRAX train is approximately 21 minutes to the starting line.
Marathon participants who have their registration bib with them on Trax, will not be asked for proof of fare purchase.
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Q: How many aid stations and what type of fluid replacements are offered?
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There will be Mount Olympus Water & Powerade at each of the 16 Aid Stations, as well as at the post-finish area. Water will be provided at all start lines.
First aid will be located at all 16 stations on course, and at the finish line and Finish Line Festival.
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Q: What is the expected number of spectators?
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We project that over 25,000 people will turn out to watch the Salt Lake City Marathon.
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Q: Are the any post-race medical attention/massage therapy and locations?
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There will be Medical Support at the Start, Finish, and at along the course. The Medical Tent is located at the Finish line at the Gateway and there will be one in the Finish Line Festival Area. Over 40 Massage Therapists will be located at the Finish Line Festival to assist marathon and half marathon participants to help relax & loosen up tight muscles.
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Q: If a participant is unable to pick up their goodie bag at the Quality of Life Expo, can someone else pick it up for them?
A:
Yes, they will need to bring a copy of the participant’s photo ID and a note signed by the individual authorizing the pick up.
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Q: Where can I park?
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In addition to parking at the Gateway, where the finish line is located, there are several public parking areas around downtown Salt Lake City that are near a TRAX stop. Click Here for a map of public parking lots.
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Q: Is there an early start for walkers or race walkers of the Marathon or the Half Marathon?
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Yes, for MARATHON ONLY. Early start participants MUST identify themselves by selecting the "Early start" question on the registration form when registering. Only participants who have registered as an early start participant prior to race day will be allowed to start early on race day.
Sag Wagons will patrol the route providing support to these participants. We also suggest that walkers and slower participants consider using a fanny pack that accommodates a water bottle and snacks.
If you plan on participating at a 16 minute pace per mile or slower, please be aware that our permit dictates that the streets that comprise the Marathon route are re-opened to vehicular traffic at 1:00pm, 6 hours from the start of the marathon.
Street cleaning trucks precede the streets re-opening and you will be required to move to the curb lane and/or sidewalk at that time.
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Q: What kind of food/drinks are at the finish line? Where is the Finish Line Festival?
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There will be Mount Olympus Water, Powerade,Darigold,Paradise Bakery,Creamies,Dannon Yogurt and other food and drinks for replenishment at the finish line.
The Refreshment Area and Finish Line Festival will be held at the north end of the Gateway. There will be food, drink, booths and entertainment provided.
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Q: Will portable bathrooms be on the course?
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Yes, at the Start line, at all 16 aid stations and at the finish line.
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Q: Will Gear Check be available?
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Yes.
Gear check areas will be located at the Marathon and Half Marathon starts. Participants will place their gear in their goody bag supplied to them at time of packet pick-up, and identified with their bib #.
Gear bags will be transported to the finish line area for pickup.
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Q: Are roller-skates, inline skates, bikes or carriages of any kind allowed to participate in the Marathon?
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No, if you are caught on the Marathon course with any of these, you will be directed off of the route.
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Q: Can I run the Marathon course without registering?
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NO. All runners without Salt Lake City Marathon bibs will be directed off the course immediately.
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Q: How do I get to the course on public transportation?
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Participants and spectators can take TRAX from the Gateway stop directly to the University of Utah (Start Line) Go online at www.uta.com for bus schedule details.
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Q: Are there Timing Chip & Race Numbers?
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All official entrants will receive a timing chip that is attached to their bib number (except bike tour and kids marathon), at the Quality of Life Expo.
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