The Morgan Valley Marathon was the 501st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 433rd largest in 2022.
Last year no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
This gives the Morgan Valley Marathon the 442nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.
Its Course Score of 93.29 ranks it as the 420th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 15th fastest course in Utah.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Morgan Valley Marathon a PR Score of 92.67. This PR Score ranks it as the 419th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 15th fastest in Utah.
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Morgan Valley Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 5144 feet (1568m) Min Elevation: 4881 feet (1488m)
Utah is my 40th state and the Morgan Valley Marathon is my favorite (small) race to date! The organizers did a top notch job! Course support was excellent; we started right at dawn to minimize time in the heat later; and everyone was friendly, helpful and well trained. We love the smaller races and this one is tops. It was unusually hot but they put roving aid stations on the course and were constantly checking with cars, 4-wheelers and bicycles to make sure everyone was OK or get them any help required.
Race Tips
The course is all small rolling hills with a very few exceptions. Mile markers are posted but there are no course timers/timing mats. Beautiful run out in the country!
No expo, but they did have a pasta dinner. Unfortunately there are no hotels in Morgan, but we stayed in Layton and the drive was only 25 minutes. Free parking at rave start. 5:30am start, but you'll be glad when the sun tops the hills.
