Bryce Canyon Half Marathon 2023. Info and routes.

Bryce Canyon Half Marathon 2023, map centered on Bryce Canyon City

Information about Bryce Canyon Half Marathon 2023

Running event name: Bryce Canyon Half Marathon 2023

Date and Time: Saturday, July 15, 2023

City: Bryce Canyon City

Address:

c/o: Highway 63 near Ruby’s Inn

State: Utah

Country: United States

Latitude and longitude: 37.628316 -112.167695

About the event:
The sorbet-colored, sandcastle-like spires and hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park pop like a Dr Seuss picture book creation. Though the smallest of southern Utah’s national parks, this is perhaps the most immediately visually stunning, particularly at sunrise and sunset when an orange wash sets the otherworldly rock formations ablaze. Steep trails descend from the rim into the 1000ft amphitheaters of pastel daggers, then continue through a maze of fragrant juniper and undulating high-mountain desert. The location, 77 miles east of Zion and 39 miles west of Escalante, helps make this a must-stop on any southern Utah park itinerary. With that being said, the Bryce Canyon Ultra is the place to be.

The Half Marathon starts at Ruby's Inn on Hwy 63, Bryce (elev. 7,652 ft.). The course heads north, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12. The route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, through the town of Tropic, and ends in Cannonville (elev. 5,800ft.)

The point-to-point course is a flat and downhill run, with a net elevation loss of 1800 ft. The race begins at 6:00 AM at Ruby’s Inn on Highway 63, in Bryce, Utah. The course heads north briefly, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12, where runners are treated to spectacular views of the sunrise as it lights up the pink cliffs and red walls of the canyon ahead. For the next four miles, the route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, offering beautiful vistas of the unique sandstone pinnacles and spires that rise from the bottom of the canyon. After mile five, the course leaves the park and the downhill becomes more gradual as the route rolls through pastures and ranches, crossing the Tropic Ditch and descending into the town of Tropic. From there, the course continues eastward along the Paria River and toward the finish in Cannonville, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. Brilliant red and white rock formations frame the finish line, creating a memorable end to the race.

Other notes:

Virtual Race? No

Trail? No

Cross country event? No

Multi-stage event? No

Initiatives for children and families: No information

How to apply and entry fee:
$50 - December 15th to January 31st
$60 - February 1st to March 31st
$70 - April 1st to May 31st
$80 - June 1st to July 1st
$90 - July 1st to July 12th - or until online closure
$100 - July 14th Friday “Same Day” in person registration as available

Race entry is capped at 1,200 bibs and online registration will close when the race cap has been reached.

Award Description:
Top 5 places will receive trophies and the following cash prizes for each overall male and female winner.

$500 - 1st place
$400 - 2nd place
$300 - 3rd place
$200 - 4th place
$100 - 5th place

Top 3 winners in each age category male and female get a place medal. Finisher's Medal awarded at the finish line in the runner’s corral at the Cannonville Town Park.

Dressing rooms:

Aid stations:
7 Aid Stations are located along the Half Marathon course. Porta-Potty access at most aid stations and other spots along the raceway and at the finish line. Water and Gatorade are provided at the starting line and aid stations.

Station #1- Under the Dump @ mile 2.3 Station
#2- Mossy Cave @ mile 4.5 Station
#3- Harmon’s Bus Stop @ mile 6.1 Station
#4- Pizza Place @ mile 8.4 (in Tropic) Station
#5- Mecham Dugway @ mile 9.7 Station
#6- Dale's Driveway @ mile 10.9 Station
#7- County Road Shed @ mile 11.9 Station
Finish Line in the Runner’s corral - fruit, bagels, water, chocolate milk and ice cream available!

Report emergencies at any of the aid stations or at the first aid center at the Cannonville town park.

Website: www.brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com

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