The route of the Ogden Marathon, set for Saturday, May 21, through Ogden Canyon into downtown along the Ogden River. Photo by Brittany Hackett

Ogden Marathon set for Saturday, expo for Friday

By Brittany Hackett
Tribune community contributor

First published May 19 2011 11:46AM
Updated May 19, 2011 11:48AM

The Ogden Marathon is set to begin at 7 a.m., Saturday at Red Rock Outfitters Ranch, at 13555 E. Highway 39, east of Huntsville.

A Fun and Fitness Expo precedes the marathon from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Union Station, at Wall Avenue and Historic 25th Street. The expo features booths from Striders, NordicTrack and 64 other exhibitors. There’s music, food, free swag and more.

Scenery is one reason the Ogden Marathon is popular for runners and spectators. The race route is stunningly green and open, past Pineview Reservoir and along the Ogden River. Throughout Ogden Canyon, there are steep rocks, popular with rock climbers and adventure seekers. The trees are grand and, for those looking up as they run, a waterfall greets them at the mouth of Ogden Canyon.

The vista continues as the route follows the Ogden River Parkway and eventually ends at Union Station. Friends and family can view the marathon from designated areas: Eden Town Park; the mouth of the canyon at the top of 12th Street; along the Ogden River Parkway in the city; and at Union Station.

Partly sunny skies with a high of 66 degrees Fahrenheit are forecast for Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Signs have been posted in several spots throughout downtown Ogden in anticipation of the marathon, noting expected delays. If attending, allow extra time to find a parking spot and maneuver through traffic.

For more information on the Ogden Marathon visit ogdenmarathon.com