Marathon Details - Ogden Marathon

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America First Ogden Marathon & Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 12K, 5K

Ogden, UT USA

May 18, 2024

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Address:	2491 Washington Blvd Suite 202 Ogden, UT 84403
Phone Number:	801-399-1773
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Course 4.8

Organization 4.3

Spectators 3.7

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Wayne Wright from Newport Beach, California USA (8/2/2022) "Down the River without a Paddle" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 INTRODUCTION: I am a racewalker with a median marathon completion time of 5:24:57. The Ogden Marathon was my sixty-eighth 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was a great day for a marathon: 46 degrees, 31 percent relative humidity, clear skies and wind of 3 mph. Starting just outside the Dancing Moose Farm about eight miles east of Huntsville, the first part of our course was a five-mile descent westward along SR39. For the first five miles we ran downhill on a winding road alongside the South Fork Ogden River. At mile five, continuing on SR39, the course straightened and flattened out. At mile 8, we departed from SR39 and traveled on country roads on Ogden Valley farmlands at the base of the northern Wasatch range in the Huntsville and Eden areas, at times staying within sight of the north end of the Pineview Reservoir. The roads were straight and flat for up to the half way mark of the marathon. Ultimately turning on SR158, we skirted westward alongside the reservoir until reaching the dam just after mile 17. The most significant uphill portion of the marathon started before and ended after the mile 14 mark. Returning to SR39, we headed down the V-shaped Ogden Canyon. This downhill portion of the course, which ended around mile 22 1/2, was clearly the most scenic portion of the race. Marked by steep precipices and pine trees, the advice to look up during this downhill part of the race was sound. We also returned alongside the Ogden River for this course segment. The canyon trek was concluded by witnessing the 200-foot Ogden Canyon Waterfall before entering Ogden City. Until reaching mile 25 we travelled on the mostly flat Ogden River Trail and Park Boulevard alongside the Ogden River. Angling our way to 18th Street, we turned south on Grant Avenue for the final 0.7 miles of the race. The finish line could be seen as far as a half mile away. Weather at the finish was 61 degrees, 14 percent relative humidity, clear skies, and south wind of 7 mph. ORGANIZATION: Nicely run event by the Goal Foundation. Good traffic and aid station support throughout. Although it was not mentioned in the race literature, most of the course ran parallel to traffic convoys. Runners stayed on the right side of the road, the convoys remained on the left. SPECTATORS: Sparse. Some spectators on the course. For those who would prefer to listen to the river alongside the road and the birds in the air, this was the marathon for you. CONCLUSION: This is a road marathon for those who prefer running in the great outdoors as opposed to the inner city. In terms of scenic beauty, this would rank high on anyone's list. Well done, Ogden.
M. R. from SLC, UT (5/22/2018) "First race, first marathon" (about: 2018) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first race and first marathon. I enjoyed my experience. I'll likely be back next year.
m. s. from mansfield, TX (5/20/2018) "Scenic Downhill!" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great race, perfect weather in '18, cool at start, a bit warm at end, buses to start early and they had plenty of fires (for warmth) going and beverages at start. Almost entire course is downhill - a great chance for a PR. Few spectators until last 3 miles due to road closure thru the canyon (where the course runs). Awesome Utah scenery: placid lake and a waterfall. Great post-race, nice shirt & medal. :)
S. F. from Colorado Springs (5/22/2017) "One of the most stunning marathons!" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Prepare for downhill! I thought I was but my knees said otherwise. I did not care much how long it took to finish, the immense beauty of this area was worth every minute. This was a well organized marathon, from registration to the finish line. Keep up the good work! The volunteers were so friendly, the water stations were staffed with such energizing people (bikers in chaps and all others). The weather was perfect. If you want to run in UT, this is a good one to pick!
E. G. from SLC, UT (5/26/2016) "Another wet and rainy race in beautiful Utah" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my third time running the marathon. The Ogden Marathon puts on a world-class event with a beautiful course that is (largely) downhill. The weather this year was challenging, due to rain and wind. That being said, you have to give a lot of credit to the awesome volunteers for braving the elements and being there for us. The course was well marked and aid stations were roughly every 2 miles (or better). Aid stations were all stocked with Gatorade and water and there were many stations with gels and food. The course has some rolling hills but most of it is downhill. To me, the course is a fast course, but be prepared for both up and downhill running. The final 3 miles (or so) are on bike trail. The finish line had the typical assortment of oranges, bagels, bananas, sports drink and some chocolate milk and soda. They also had ice cream bars. There were plenty of volunteers with the gear check and more vendors / exhibitors at the finish line as well. The finisher's medal was well done it is heavy and definitely worthy of earning. The shirt was high-quality as well, although I wish it had said 'marathon' or 'running' on it a little more prominently. The Expo has certainly grown since I first ran it and had plenty of space to mingle and look at vendors. It was an easy in and easy out or you could spend some time there. The fan base gets more vocal and prominent the closer you get to the finish line. The first 10 miles are pretty lonely though but given the weather and the bucolic setting of the starting line, that is to be expected. I too dislike the long wait before the race started. I was up there for nearly two hours (arriving on one of the first buses). I came prepared and dressed appropriately, but if the weather had been worse, it would've been a super miserable experience. That being said, I felt that the bathroom situation was good and never had to wait more than 10 minutes. This race is worth traveling to and I look forward to completing it again in the future.
J. A. from Minnesota (5/22/2016) "Just this one problem..." (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 This is such a great race that I hate to point out the obvious negative. Runners are dropped off at the start 90 minutes before race time where we waited in the rain. I know they can't control the weather, but I can't see why we need to wait this long for the race to start. That being said, the course is amazing, lots of aid stations, the party at the finish was great, the expo had lots of sponsors, etc. and Ogden is a great town with great people.
J. H. from SLC, UT (6/15/2015) "Fantastic Course!" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 6+ Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 For anyone considering a race in Utah - RUN OGDEN! This is a beautiful course & a very well-organized race. I've run Ogden 8 times & it gets better every year. Thank you for the great shirt & hefty medal. Its nice to receive high-quality stuff for your money. A big thank you to the volunteers who were so helpful & supportive on a rainy race day. They were wonderful! Any chance you could start the full marathon earlier? Even 15 minutes (7:00 am) would help those of us who will be on the course longer. See you next year!
P. F. from Powell Wyoming (5/29/2015) "Star spangled Banner sung too soon" (about: 2015) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I would have liked to have seen the Star Spangled Banner sung right before the start of the race. There were way too many people trying to get there excess equipment bags taken care of before the gun. Maybe move the truck departure up by 5 minutes.
A. S. from Idaho (5/26/2015) "A truly outstanding event" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this marathon twice - both times in the pouring rain. (One was a BQ) First of all, the course is beautiful. Enough downhill to get a little boost from gravity; enough rollers and flat spots to give he legs a break. The race is organized to a T. This year, in the cold rainy conditions, volunteers were on the course offering space blankets to help stave off hypothermia. Plenty of food and water - more aid stations than many races. Great after party (had it not been raining). Great shirt and medal But most important, given the conditions, I could tell the director is putting runner health and safety first.
D. M. from Ogden, UT (5/26/2015) "Excellent race - one of the very best" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Fast, scenic marathon. If you like downhills, this race is for you. First eight miles are down - seven of those are precipitous. Miles 8 through 15 are rolling (with only one significant uphill at mile 14 - about 1/4 of a mile.) Miles 15-18 are a gentle downhill along the west shore of Pineview reservoir. Miles 18-22.5 are through Ogden Canyon (this is the favored relay section for the 5-person relays,) and miles 22.5-25 are a very gentle, subtle downhill along bike paths and streets. Finally, the last mile is along Grant - flat, with the finish line in sight all the way. Organization is very good, with packet pickup, buses, start area, and finish area very well thought out. The race has aid stations about every two miles - plenty of support. I've run four of the Utah marathons and this is my favorite. St. George may be a little faster; however, I believe this marathon wins for sheer beauty (and St. George is no slouch.)

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Wayne Wright from Newport Beach, California USA (8/2/2022) "Down the River without a Paddle" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 INTRODUCTION: I am a racewalker with a median marathon completion time of 5:24:57. The Ogden Marathon was my sixty-eighth 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was a great day for a marathon: 46 degrees, 31 percent relative humidity, clear skies and wind of 3 mph. Starting just outside the Dancing Moose Farm about eight miles east of Huntsville, the first part of our course was a five-mile descent westward along SR39. For the first five miles we ran downhill on a winding road alongside the South Fork Ogden River. At mile five, continuing on SR39, the course straightened and flattened out. At mile 8, we departed from SR39 and traveled on country roads on Ogden Valley farmlands at the base of the northern Wasatch range in the Huntsville and Eden areas, at times staying within sight of the north end of the Pineview Reservoir. The roads were straight and flat for up to the half way mark of the marathon. Ultimately turning on SR158, we skirted westward alongside the reservoir until reaching the dam just after mile 17. The most significant uphill portion of the marathon started before and ended after the mile 14 mark. Returning to SR39, we headed down the V-shaped Ogden Canyon. This downhill portion of the course, which ended around mile 22 1/2, was clearly the most scenic portion of the race. Marked by steep precipices and pine trees, the advice to look up during this downhill part of the race was sound. We also returned alongside the Ogden River for this course segment. The canyon trek was concluded by witnessing the 200-foot Ogden Canyon Waterfall before entering Ogden City. Until reaching mile 25 we travelled on the mostly flat Ogden River Trail and Park Boulevard alongside the Ogden River. Angling our way to 18th Street, we turned south on Grant Avenue for the final 0.7 miles of the race. The finish line could be seen as far as a half mile away. Weather at the finish was 61 degrees, 14 percent relative humidity, clear skies, and south wind of 7 mph. ORGANIZATION: Nicely run event by the Goal Foundation. Good traffic and aid station support throughout. Although it was not mentioned in the race literature, most of the course ran parallel to traffic convoys. Runners stayed on the right side of the road, the convoys remained on the left. SPECTATORS: Sparse. Some spectators on the course. For those who would prefer to listen to the river alongside the road and the birds in the air, this was the marathon for you. CONCLUSION: This is a road marathon for those who prefer running in the great outdoors as opposed to the inner city. In terms of scenic beauty, this would rank high on anyone's list. Well done, Ogden.
M. R. from SLC, UT (5/22/2018) "First race, first marathon" (about: 2018) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first race and first marathon. I enjoyed my experience. I'll likely be back next year.
m. s. from mansfield, TX (5/20/2018) "Scenic Downhill!" (about: 2018) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great race, perfect weather in '18, cool at start, a bit warm at end, buses to start early and they had plenty of fires (for warmth) going and beverages at start. Almost entire course is downhill - a great chance for a PR. Few spectators until last 3 miles due to road closure thru the canyon (where the course runs). Awesome Utah scenery: placid lake and a waterfall. Great post-race, nice shirt & medal. :)
S. F. from Colorado Springs (5/22/2017) "One of the most stunning marathons!" (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Prepare for downhill! I thought I was but my knees said otherwise. I did not care much how long it took to finish, the immense beauty of this area was worth every minute. This was a well organized marathon, from registration to the finish line. Keep up the good work! The volunteers were so friendly, the water stations were staffed with such energizing people (bikers in chaps and all others). The weather was perfect. If you want to run in UT, this is a good one to pick!
E. G. from SLC, UT (5/26/2016) "Another wet and rainy race in beautiful Utah" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my third time running the marathon. The Ogden Marathon puts on a world-class event with a beautiful course that is (largely) downhill. The weather this year was challenging, due to rain and wind. That being said, you have to give a lot of credit to the awesome volunteers for braving the elements and being there for us. The course was well marked and aid stations were roughly every 2 miles (or better). Aid stations were all stocked with Gatorade and water and there were many stations with gels and food. The course has some rolling hills but most of it is downhill. To me, the course is a fast course, but be prepared for both up and downhill running. The final 3 miles (or so) are on bike trail. The finish line had the typical assortment of oranges, bagels, bananas, sports drink and some chocolate milk and soda. They also had ice cream bars. There were plenty of volunteers with the gear check and more vendors / exhibitors at the finish line as well. The finisher's medal was well done it is heavy and definitely worthy of earning. The shirt was high-quality as well, although I wish it had said 'marathon' or 'running' on it a little more prominently. The Expo has certainly grown since I first ran it and had plenty of space to mingle and look at vendors. It was an easy in and easy out or you could spend some time there. The fan base gets more vocal and prominent the closer you get to the finish line. The first 10 miles are pretty lonely though but given the weather and the bucolic setting of the starting line, that is to be expected. I too dislike the long wait before the race started. I was up there for nearly two hours (arriving on one of the first buses). I came prepared and dressed appropriately, but if the weather had been worse, it would've been a super miserable experience. That being said, I felt that the bathroom situation was good and never had to wait more than 10 minutes. This race is worth traveling to and I look forward to completing it again in the future.
J. A. from Minnesota (5/22/2016) "Just this one problem..." (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 This is such a great race that I hate to point out the obvious negative. Runners are dropped off at the start 90 minutes before race time where we waited in the rain. I know they can't control the weather, but I can't see why we need to wait this long for the race to start. That being said, the course is amazing, lots of aid stations, the party at the finish was great, the expo had lots of sponsors, etc. and Ogden is a great town with great people.
J. H. from SLC, UT (6/15/2015) "Fantastic Course!" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 6+ Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 For anyone considering a race in Utah - RUN OGDEN! This is a beautiful course & a very well-organized race. I've run Ogden 8 times & it gets better every year. Thank you for the great shirt & hefty medal. Its nice to receive high-quality stuff for your money. A big thank you to the volunteers who were so helpful & supportive on a rainy race day. They were wonderful! Any chance you could start the full marathon earlier? Even 15 minutes (7:00 am) would help those of us who will be on the course longer. See you next year!
P. F. from Powell Wyoming (5/29/2015) "Star spangled Banner sung too soon" (about: 2015) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Ogden Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I would have liked to have seen the Star Spangled Banner sung right before the start of the race. There were way too many people trying to get there excess equipment bags taken care of before the gun. Maybe move the truck departure up by 5 minutes.
A. S. from Idaho (5/26/2015) "A truly outstanding event" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this marathon twice - both times in the pouring rain. (One was a BQ) First of all, the course is beautiful. Enough downhill to get a little boost from gravity; enough rollers and flat spots to give he legs a break. The race is organized to a T. This year, in the cold rainy conditions, volunteers were on the course offering space blankets to help stave off hypothermia. Plenty of food and water - more aid stations than many races. Great after party (had it not been raining). Great shirt and medal But most important, given the conditions, I could tell the director is putting runner health and safety first.
D. M. from Ogden, UT (5/26/2015) "Excellent race - one of the very best" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Ogden Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Fast, scenic marathon. If you like downhills, this race is for you. First eight miles are down - seven of those are precipitous. Miles 8 through 15 are rolling (with only one significant uphill at mile 14 - about 1/4 of a mile.) Miles 15-18 are a gentle downhill along the west shore of Pineview reservoir. Miles 18-22.5 are through Ogden Canyon (this is the favored relay section for the 5-person relays,) and miles 22.5-25 are a very gentle, subtle downhill along bike paths and streets. Finally, the last mile is along Grant - flat, with the finish line in sight all the way. Organization is very good, with packet pickup, buses, start area, and finish area very well thought out. The race has aid stations about every two miles - plenty of support. I've run four of the Utah marathons and this is my favorite. St. George may be a little faster; however, I believe this marathon wins for sheer beauty (and St. George is no slouch.)

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