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QUALITY OF LIFE EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP
All participants must pick up their race packet before race day. There will be NO RACE
MORNING PACKET PICK-UP OR REGISTRATION. Please bring a photo ID to the pickup location in order to retrieve your race packet. Runners may pick up on behalf of other
participants; a copy of the participant’s photo ID is required.
When
Friday, April 17, 2015
10am – 8pm
Where
Salt Palace Convention Center, Hall 3
100 S W Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Join us and bring your family and friends for a unique and fun pre-race ritual in which
event sponsors and exhibitors will feature the latest and greatest in fitness gear and
nutrition. Bring your smile and stop at our special selfie station on your way out of the
expo with your bib in hand!
Parking
For parking options at the Salt Palace Convention Center, CLICK HERE. Another option
is to park at the Lexus Park Place parking lot on S Temple between 200 W and 300 W.
The door just to the left of the Raddisson hotel entrance on the south side of S Temple
leads you to Hall 3, our expo location!
Get Your Bib Number and Save Time at the Expo!
CLICK HERE to confirm your participation and receive bib number. Please use the same
email you’re registered with and you have received correspondence.
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Items You Will Receive at Packet Pickup
Your packet will consist of your race bib with B-Tag (timing chip), race shirt and race bag.
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected when registering. There will be no shirt
size exchanges at the Expo. If you need to exchange your shirt size, you may do so on
race day at the Information Tent, after your race has started. Shirt size exchanges will be
based on availability.
Race Category Changes
Race category changes include switching from one race distance to the other. For
example, you are registered for the marathon, but would like to do the half marathon.
Fees will apply for switching UP to the marathon or half marathon. There is no fee to
switch DOWN to the half marathon or 5K, and there is no refund in the price difference.
If you would like to change races, please pick up your assigned packet and then proceed
to the Information / Solutions Desk.
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RACE DAY INFORMATION
Please arrive early to allow plenty of time for traffic, parking and final preparations at
the Start Line.
START LINE LOCATION: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS
North of Olympus Legacy Bridge (40 S Wasatch Dr)
6am - Bike Tour start
6:20am - Wheelchair & Hand Cycle Marathon start
7am - Full and Half Marathon start
START LINE LOCATION: LIBRARY SQUARE (451 S 200 E)
North of Olympus Legacy Bridge (40 S Wasatch Dr)
7:10am - 5K Run start
10:45am - Kids K start
START LINE LOCATION: 400 S 900 E
7:25am - 10K Skate start
All participants in the full and half marathon events are assigned to corrals by pace with
a letter. Look at the label on your gear check tag for your specific coral. Runners are
allowed to move down in corrals (A to B) but not up (B to A). For all other events (bike
tour, 5k run, 10k skate, and kids k, please locate general pace signage and start near the
most applicable speed.
COURSE MAPS
Please arrive early to allow plenty of time for traffic, parking and final preparations at
the Start Line. Use the links below to view larger maps online.
FULL AND HALF MARATHON MAP
BIKE TOUR MAP
5K RUN MAP
10K SKATE MAP
KIDS K MAP
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PARKING AND DIRECTIONS
The easiest and fastest way to get to the Salt Lake City Marathon start line for the bike
tour, full marathon, and half marathon is to park downtown near Library Square and ride
the TRAX red line up to Medical Station (the end of the red line). CLICK HERE for a list
of the closest parking lots to the finish line at Library Square. These locations are great for
friends and families to come down and cheer on their favorite athlete!
TRAX
Everyone with a bib gets a FREE ride up to the start line on TRAX. This ride is only good
before the last race start time (7:25am) You are responsible for any ticket fees on TRAX
after 7:25am The blue line and red lines will start operating at 4:11am on race morning.
Trains will run every 10 minutes along the red line between Courthouse (450 S Main St)
and U. Medical Center (10 N. Medical Dr). The start line is approximately 800 feet from
the U. Medical Center TRAX station. Those needing a handicap-accessible route from
the train to the start line should exit at the Fort Douglas TRAX station, and head north to
the start line on S Wasatch Dr. For a full list of train departure times offered as part of our
special race morning TRAX schedule, CLICK HERE. A map of the UTA transit system
can be found HERE.
Parking at the University of Utah
If riding TRAX is not an option, there are parking lots on the the University of Utah
campus that are fairly near the start line and open on race morning. CLICK HERE for
a map of these parking lots near the bike/full/half start line. Note: Getting to the start
line may prove to be challenging on race day due to course-set up activities, street
closures, and from neighboring traffic from tailgaters for the University of Utah’s Red &
White game at the Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Drop Off at the Start Line
If you are not parking and just need a drop-off at the start line, you can have your friend
or family member come from the south and east up Foothill Dr, north to Mario Capecchi
and drop you off next to the Medical Station on Mario Capecchi Drive.
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GEAR CHECK
Gear should be dropped-off prior to entering the start corrals at the Gear Check tent,
located Southwest of the Start Line for the bike tour full marathon, and half marathon.
For the 10k Skate, go to the Information Tent west of the start line. For the 5k run, go
to the Gear Check tent on the east side of Library Square. Please arrive early to check
bag; Gear Check will close 5 minutes before race start. Make sure to use THE CLEAR
PLASTIC BAG PROVIDED TO YOU AT PACKET PICK-UP. Simply attach the Gear Check
label from your race bib to the bag for identification. You must have a race bib to use
Gear Check.
All items checked at each of the start lines can be reclaimed with your runner bib at the
Gear Check tent on the east side of Library Square.
All unclaimed items at Gear Check will be transported to the Salt Lake Running Company
at 2454 S 700 E for two weeks. Unclaimed items will then be donated to a local charity.
Do not give your items to any volunteer except those at Gear Check. Nothing left on the
course will be available to reclaim. Life Time Fitness and the Salt Lake City Marathon is
not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
COURSE ADVISORY
PLEASE NOTE: For the safety and security of all runners on course, be aware that some
portions of the race courses will be shared with vehicular traffic. Stay in the designated
lane(s) for runners. Please, always follow direction from course staff, volunteers, and
public safety officials.
PACE TEAMS
Full and half marathoners! Whether you’re looking for a PR or just to finish with a smile,
join the pace group of your choice. No charge to participate. Just look for your friendly
pacer from Utah Race Pacers at the start of the full and half marathon. Each pacer will
wear a sign indicating their finish time goal. Introduce yourself and get ready to become
fast friends!
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SUPPORT ON THE COURSE
All events will be fully supported with water stations, police officers from Salt Lake City
PD, University of Utah PD, and Unified PD at intersections, course marshals to direct
runners at turns, and a network of EMS resources and radio operators on the course and
at the start and finish. Water stations will have water, Gatorade, portable restrooms, and
dozens of enthusiastic volunteers. Energy gel is available from BOOM! Nutrition at miles
7.5 and 13.5 on the combined full and half marathon routes plus an additional station at
Mile 19.5 of the full marathon route.
EVENT STATUS SYSTEM
An Event Status System will be displayed at each water station indicating the status of the
race based on the current weather conditions. There will be a simple color-based warning
system.
Green Flag: Proceed as normal.
Yellow Flag: CAUTION - Slow down, use caution and drink plenty of water.
Red Flag: EXTREME CAUTION - Slow down, use extreme caution and drink plenty of
water due to dangerous weather conditions. Timing of the event has stopped and no
awards will be issued.
Black Flag: STOP - Seek shelter immediately in the event of a weather emergency.
The race has been cancelled due to extreme conditions or course emergency such as
lightning, tornado, or human disaster. Instructions will be announced via bullhorn at water
stations from the station captain.
Race Finish
The course and finish line will be open for 6.5 hours. All participants must maintain a pace
no slower than 15 minutes per mile throughout the course in order to be recorded as an
official finisher (with time and place). Early starts are not allowed. The Back of the Pack
Crew and SAG Wagon will signify the end of the field and the maximum 15-minute per
mile pace. If you cannot maintain a 15-minute per mile pace, you will be required to board
the support buses. After crossing the Finish Line, participants will receive a finisher medal,
water and plenty of post-race runner food.
Race Results
Race Results will be available from the Results tent and will update regularly throughout
the morning. Each athlete will notice a QR code printed on his or her official race bib.
Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Simply scan your
QR code with your smart phone and you will be taken directly to your personalized
results page.
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AWARDS
Please note that all age group awards are based on chip time, NOT gun time. However,
Open winners and course records will be determined according to gun time. All
participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion. Age Group awards are
awarded three (3) deep for each of the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24,
25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, and can also be
found at the Results tent near the Main Stage upon verification.
RACE PHOTOS
Chronotrack will photograph runners multiple times throughout the race course, as well
as before and after the race. Smile when you see their photographers, and make sure
your bib number is clearly centered and visible so they will be able to identify you. Be sure
to visit the official Salt Lake City Marathon results and photo page HERE to order your
photos within 3 to 4 days after the race.
POST RACE
What better way to cool down after a morning of rewarding fitness activity than to enjoy
a post-race party inside beautiful Library Square? Stick around after the race to join in on
the fun!
Family and Friends Welcomed! This free post-race event welcomes all participants
and spectators with great entertainment and fun. Not only will your loved ones be able
to see you cross the finish line, they will also be able to participate in the great post-race
activities.
RACE PERKS INCLUDE:
• Post-race buffet featuring Dannon yogurt, Creamies premium ice cream, Dole fruit cups,
bananas, oranges, granola bars, and exclusive “in the sky” snacks from Alaska Airlines.
Pretzels anyone?
• Complimentary Michelob Ultra for all participants over the age of 21 (ID required)
• Special finisher medal for EVERYONE!
• Live music by our resident Salt Lake City Marathon band, Metro Music Club
• Kids Activities featuring Face Painting, Balloon Artists, and Interactive Games and
Contests, and a kids race for ages 2 to 10
• Great Photo Opportunities throughout the course, bring your camera
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HOTEL AND AIRFARE
Life Time Fitness is proud to work once again with the Marriott City Center, the Salt
Lake City Marathon’s official hotel! Marriott City Center offers special discounted rates,
convenient access to the start line via shuttle and all the “runner friendly” amenities you
need to have a successful race weekend. Reserve your room now while discounts are
still available! CLICK HERE!
If you are still looking for a flight check out discounted airline tickets courtesy of the Salt
Lake City Marathon’s presenting sponsor, Alaska Airlines. CLICK HERE for great rates!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteer today to help us give participants in our home state of Utah and our athletes
from across the country a first-class experience in Salt Lake City. Join us for an amazing
day and experience the thrill of this incredible event. Cheer on the participants as you help
support their inspirational determination to complete a full marathon, half marathon, bike
tour, 5k run, 10k skate, and kids k. With all these options, you must know someone that’s
doing one of them. They need your help! To sign up today, CLICK HERE!
We sincerely wish the best of luck for each of you on race day.
Enjoy our beautiful challenge.
Warmest Regards,
Steve Bingham-Hawk, Race Director
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