The St. George Marathon, one of Runner's Worlds top ten scenic marathons in the country, is much harder to get into. There are only 6,500 slots available so they hold a lottery.
My name was drawn, as was my sister-in-law, Alli, and my running friend, Brian. Congratulations to all of us! This is my 9th St. George marathon and my 10th overall.
The St. George Marathon turns 30 this year.
Here is just one comment written about the marathon by Runner's World. This one from 1999, in the article "Pack Your Bags":
"Take your camera for this one. And we don't mean for before-and-after photos. We mean during. The race begins in the predawn darkness 26 miles out of St. George (they light huge bonfires at the start). Several miles into it-as the sun comes up-you're treated to the sheerest and most breathtaking red-rock formations this side of Mars. Added bonus: Despite the altitude (the race starts at 5,240 feet), this marathon is downhill and fast (the race finishes at 2,680 feet). That's right, if you can keep yourself from gawking at the scenery, St. George is a PR waiting to happen."
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