The first Canyonlands Half Marathon was run on May 1, 1976 had just 22 finishers, including a dog. It's been a popular race ... downhill grade, lovely surroundings. Grayson ran this race back in 2009 and decided to try it again in 2024, 15 years later. This time he was joined by a number of Symphony peeps ... they work and play together (if running 13.1 miles can be considered "fun").
In the listed course information ... "Lucky runners will start at Sandy Beach, a boat launching site located next to the Colorado River. Pre-race jitters are replaced the excitement as runners take in awe inspiring views of towering red rock canyon walls and the red reflections of the rising sun. The course will travel east for a half mile before turning around and heading down river toward the Moab Valley. After traveling down post-card alley for the entirety of the race, runners will finish at the ever beautiful Lions Park, adjacent to Arches National Park." Lowest Point 3961' Highest Point 4088' Elevation Gain 443' Elevation Loss 531'
Here's some stats ...
While in Moab, GB and buddies also hit the trails, on foot, and on the machines.
Grayson has three more half-marathons planned for 2024.
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