Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon

• Date: August 22, 2009
• Address: , Ashton, Idaho Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Run (Marathon)
• Distances: Run (26.20 miles)
• Organization:
• Website: http://mesafallsmarathon.com/index.php
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: Entry Fees and Deadline:
  
  Entry fee:
  Marathon: $55.00
  Half Marathon: $50.00
  Entry fee includes an embroidered polo shirt, unique finisher’s medallion,
  bus transportation to the start, and a huckleberry milkshake for all
  finishers in both races. A finisher’s certificate and race results will be
  available on our website after the race.
  Late Fees: After August 17, the entry fee increases to $75.00 full/$70.00 half and no shirt will be available—please register early!
  Late entries will be accepted until 7:00 pm on Friday before the race.
  No Race Day Entries!
  The Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon races are point to point courses that begin in the Targhee National Forest near the headwaters of the Warm River and end in the city of Ashton, Idaho. Due to our geographic location and proximity to Yellowstone National Park, a wide variety of wildlife reside in the area including elk, deer, moose, bison, cougars, wolves, and bears. The race committee makes every attempt to clear the race course of unofficial entries prior to the race. However, recognizing that wildlife may not always follow our course rules, there may be four-legged “bandits” on the course at any point. Runners are reminded to use caution if and when encountering wild animals. Please give elk, deer, moose, and bison the right of way—they are bigger than you! If a bear or cougar are spotted, just remember that you don’t want to be the first runner—nor the last!
  
  General Course Description
  Marathon
  The Marathon course features a unique blend of running surfaces including 9.8 miles of gravel roads, 2.8 miles of packed trails along Warm River, and 13.6 miles of pavement and provides spectacular views of the Targhee National Forest, the Teton Mountains, Lower Mesa Falls on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, and Warm River. The course starts at an elevation of 6135 ft. and is generally downhill. There is one significant uphill climb from mile 17.1 to mile 19.9 with an elevation gain of 300 ft. in 2.8 miles. The race finishes at 5253 ft. for an overall course elevation loss of 882 ft. Aid stations are located at approximately 2 mile intervals beginning at mile 2.
  
  Half Marathon
  The Half Marathon begins at Bear Gulch and features 2.8 miles of packed trails along the old railroad bed paralleling the spectacular Warm River. The remaining 10.3 miles are on pavement and feature views of Wyoming’s Teton Mountains and the rolling farm fields in Idaho’s famous potato country. The course starts at an elevation of 5746 ft. and is generally downhill with the finish line at 5253 ft. for an overall elevation loss of 493 ft. There is one significant uphill section from mile 4 to mile 6.8 with an elevation gain of 300 ft. in 2.8 miles. Aid stations are located every 2 miles.
  
  
• Members who are scheduled to race: