Yuma Territorial Marathon and Half Marathon

Vehicles driving by blew horns and cheer Thanks for having restrooms on route

Very small marathon through irrigated lettuce fields south of Yuma on the way to the Mexican border. Organization and support were good, but don't run this if you need a lot of crowd support. Weather was just about perfect in '17, with temps at the start in the high 40s and fair skies. Wind is pretty much a constant in this part of the world, but the terrain was almost pancake flat with the exception of one significant downhill in Mile 2 on the way out, which becomes Mile 25 on the way back to the finish. Can't imagine ever having another reason to come to this corner of the country, but I was glad I did my Arizona marathon here.

The young people at the aid stations were the best. Next year for roads or drive ways that are not covered, just post signs 'look out for runners'. Parking, hotel, everything right there at the start. This is a good race for a first time marathon runner. Thank you Race director and helpers.