Monument Valley Veterans Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady climb
Runners will face a temperature increase from 39°F at the start to 50°F by the finish. With light winds and low humidity at 34%, conditions are favorable for racing. A conservative pace is recommended as temperatures rise, particularly in the latter half of the race. No rain is expected.
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Race Info
The course begins and ends in Arizona neat the AZ/Utah stateline. The route includes several miles in the backcountry of the Valley through some dramatic, rarely seen landscapes. This is a challenging marathon mostly on dirt and jeep roads and is one of the most scenic routes in the country. There is a significant amount of sand on this route. Highlights include the Arches loop and Totem Pole. The Half Marathon is the main Valley loop road – a graded dirt road; the event is capped at 500 runners. The noncompetitive Wildcat 4-Miler will be held on the Wildcat Trail around and between East and West Mitten on a challenging route. There will be signage and pin flags at main junctions and along all courses. There will be spotters at key locations. Source
