Half Marathon in Southern Utah dropping
The Parowan City Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run
is one of the most beautiful runs in all of Utah. The race starts on
the south side of the beautiful Yankee Meadow Reservoir in the Yankee
Meadow Reservoir Recreation Area. The race is run on the first Saturday in August.
The
reservoir parking lot is the staging area and once underway, the race
continues down "First Left Hand" road for approximately 7.5 miles to
Scenic Byway 143 (the road to Brian Head). The race continues north for
the next 3 miles along 143 in to Parowan. Once in Parowan, the race
winds around a few local roads before ending up at the Iron County Fair
Building. 
The
distance and time of this Half Marathon is a perfect high altitude
trainer for those preparing for full marathons held a few months later
including the Top of Utah and St. George Marathons. This is a very fast
downhill course dropping approximately 2300 feet in altitude.
RACE AMENITIES
Fully
staffed aid stations including water, sports drinks, energy bars and
fruit will be located at mile 3, 6, 9, 11 and 12. Portable restrooms will
also be located at Aid Stations as well as at the starting line
at Yankee Meadow Reservoir. This event also offers automatic race
timing, food and drink. Your registration also includes an event dry
fit running shirt.
RACE WEATHER
The
weather is mild this time of year with starting line temperatures
averaging in the low 50’s and midday highs in Parowan in the upper 70’s.
There is a small chance of rain this time of year, especially around
the starting line in the mountains of Southern Utah.
