as a PDF here - Lake Powell Half Marathon

RACE GUIDE
October 1 7 2015
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Lake Powell
HALF MARATHON WEEKEND
WELCOME TO LAKE POWELL
AREA LOCATION OVERVIEW MAP . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EVENT SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expo Info
Race Day Schedule
RACE INFORMATION
The Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parking & Finish Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spectator Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Race Check List
Bib Info
Cup-Free Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Specifics
Post Race Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Race Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AREA INFO
Page, AZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Glen Canyon National Rec Area . . . . . . . . 16
Lake Powell Trifecta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rainbow & Antelope Club . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CONNECT ONLINE (SOCIAL MEDIA) . . . . . . . . . 22
MEET THE VR TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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EVENT SPONSORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome To
GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Welcome to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, more commonly
know as Lake Powell! The Lake Powell Half is unique among our series
of National Park themed half marathons in that it is the only race that is
not centered around a National Park (it is instead a National Recreation
Area). It is also the only race where the course actually takes you within
park boundaries. That is beacause Lake Powell is special.
This area is a treasure of the Colorado Plateau. The analogy has been
made that to admire the red cliffs of Lake Powell would be akin to
flooding a cathedral and commenting on how beautiful the spires are.
Our desire to protect these wonderful lands, to uncover the wonders long
ago burried by the flooding of Glen Canyon and the fun we have when
visiting and boating on this wonderful lake create some pretty conflicting
emotions. Either way, there is no denying that this area is “a portion of
earth’s original paradise”.
Whatever your interests, this area has something for you. Slot canyons,
kayaking, boating, swimming, hiking, bike riding... it is all here. Page, AZ
is a gateway to some incredible experiences.
We hope you enjoy your time at Lake Powell! Be sure to get out and see
all this beautiful area has to offer. Happy exploring!
Salem, Dehn, Lyle, Cherie, Megan S, Robin, Megan W
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LANDMARKS
1G
LEN CANYON RECREATION AREA
PARK ENTRANCE
6 R ACE EXPO & START LINE John C Page Park
2F
INISH LINE - Stateline Boat Ramp
7 STROMBOLLI’S
711 N Navajo Dr
Page, AZ
(928) 645-2605
3H
ORSESHOE BEND
U.S. 89
8 L AKE POWELL RESORT
100 Lake Shore Dr
(928) 645-6000
4A
NTELOPE CANYON
5975 Hwy 98
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ACE COURSE
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EVENT SCHEDULE
October 16-17,2015
All times are Arizona time. Phone clocks tend to be unreliable this close
to the Utah border, and of course Arizona does not participate in daylight
savings
FRIDAY
11 am
6 pm
RACE EXPO & PACKET PICKUP
7 pm
Race Expo Packet pickup
ENDS
CLOSES*
RACE EXPO
The expo will be held at the John C Page Park in Page,
AZ - right near the start line (accross from the High
School). You can pick up your bib and gear as well as
check out our awesome vendors. The expo will be small,
but plan to stay a little while.
The expo will close and vendors will leave at 6:00pm but
bibs will be available until 7:00 PM. Though we don’t
encourage it, we do allow bib pickup Saturday morning
before the race. you can get your bib at the start line as early as 4:45am. Please plan to
pickup your bib no later than 6:00 am.
When you pick up your packet at the expo this year, we’re encouraging you to Bring Your
Own Bag! To keep in line with our tradition of waste elimination and conservation of the
land, we’re going completely bag-less at the expo this year! If you would like to purchase
a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merch store.
PARKING
You have two options for parking. There will be parking and runner drop-off at the start line with
shuttle service back to the start after the race. There will also be parking at the finish line with
shuttle service to the start line before the race.*
SEE PAGE 8 FOR PARKING MAP & SHUTTLE DETAILS
SATURDAY AM
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6:35 AM
SUNRISE
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6:30 RACE STARTS for all divisions
4:30
5:15 - 5:45
Begin loading
Prize raffle
9:15
shuttles at
Awards Ceremony
5:20
finish line
2nd wave of 6:00
9:30 - 11:30
4:45
shuttles leave Last call for bib pickup
Shuttles back
Start line opens
finish line
to start
6:15
Runners line up /
Last call for gear check
6:25
National Anthem
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RACE INFORMATION
The Course
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START ELEV
ELEVATION
4361 FT
4300
MAX ELEV
4377 FT
GAIN
151 FT
3850
3400
FT
0
MILES
2.63
5.45
7.88
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COURSE This race is an OPEN COURSE. There will be cars on the road as well as runners.
There are sections on main roads where traffic may be heavy. These spots on the course
could get a little crowded. The course will be well marked but it is your responsibility to
stay to the right when running with traffic and be courteous and mindful of cars and other
runners. DO NOT step off the course into traffic, you will be disqualified. We want you to
stay safe. Be courteous.
ELEVATION You can see the elevation map
on the previous page. Overall it is a nice
little downhill course with some ups and
downs in the trail section. There is a hill
about mile 7 and then a little climb around
mile 9-10 you should be aware of.
CLOTHING ON COURSE We will have a
clothing bin to dump items in at mile 3.
Anything else found along the course will be
treated as trash.
Clothing dropped off at mile 3 won’t be
picked up until the last runner has passed
mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your
clothing.
TIMING All masters and overall awards
will be based on GUN TIME. If you plan to
compete for these top spots you will need
to line up at the front of the line. All age
divisions and team awards will be based on
CHIP TIME. If you are standing towards
the back, it may be a few minutes before
you cross the start line. Your time does not
officially start until you cross the starting
line (unless you are competing for an overall
top finisher spot), so please be courteous to
others as we start the race.
ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING
AID STATIONS We will have aid stations
near miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid
stations will have bath-rooms, water +
Nuun, and Honey Stinger energy gels. Mile 7
and 11 will also have oranges and bananas.
There will be basic first aid needs at each aid
station, but the EMT will be at Mile 7.
TIME LIMIT All runners will have 3.5
hours to finish the race. That is a 16 minute
mile - plenty of time for walkers! If at
anytime we deem it unsafe and need to pull
a runner off the course we would hope for
understanding and immediate cooperation.
Failure to comply will result in being banned
from future events. We will do our best to
leave the finish line open to accommodate
everyone.
If you will be walking, please start towards
the back to avoid congestion at the start.
PACERS Pacers will line up at the start
line around 6:15 am. There will be a pacer
pacing the race in 10 minute intervals
starting at a 1h40m pace up to 2h30m. We
will also have a 2h45m, 3h, and 3h30m
pacer. Please seat yourself near the time you
expect to finish.
RECOVERY BOX At the finish line we
will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery
snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk, as
well as water and Nuun hydration. Please
help yourself to one box, chocolate milk, and
banana per runner.
GEAR CHECK You will be given a Gear
Check bag at the starting line if you wish. It
will be a white garbage bag that you can fill
with anything you want transported to the
finish line. There will be permanent markers
you can use to write your name and bib
number.
In an attempt to reduce waste, we will
provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted
snack items.
Avoid putting valuables in your bag.
Gear check bags will be available at the
finish line as soon as the first person finishes.
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1 RUNNER
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1 BOX
1 BANANA
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1 MILK
PARKING & SHUTTLES
We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. There will be parking at
the START LINE and THE FINISH LINE. If you park at the start line there will be shuttles
after the race taking you back to the start line. If you park at the finish line before the race,
there will be shuttles taking runners to the start line. Please read parking and shuttle
details on your two options below!
1 Start Line Parking: In the
morning, all runners can park
in the parking lots (outlined
in blue) near the start line
around the high school and
walk to the start line. These
parking lots will open at
4:45am.
START & DROP-OFF
Runners can be dropped off
at a drop-off zone on the
access road between the park
and Safeway. Cars enter the
drop-off zone by turning onto
the access road off of S Lake
Powell Blvd. and exit onto 6th
Avenue.
Most hotels in Page are within walking distance of the
start line, so feel free to walk
in the morning and avoid
the crowds and traffic.
After the race, shuttles will
take runners back to the
start line from the finish line.
Shuttle trips take some time
and you may be waiting for
a shuttle for a while! If you
don’t want to wait, then you
should park at the finish
and take a shuttle in the
morning.
FINISH LINE PARKING
2 Finish Line Parking: If you
choose to park at the finish
line, you must get there early
in order to have time to ride
the shuttle to the start line.
The first wave of shuttles will
leave at 4:30 am.
The second wave will leave at
5:20am.
If you miss the shuttle there
will not be another one.
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If you are staying at the Lake
Powell Resort you should plan
on driving (or walking) to
the finish line shuttle pickup
(which is only 1 mile away
from the resort).
RACE DAY CHECK LIST
PRE-RACE
…… TRAIN
…… Directions to hotel/campsite
…… Directions to race expo
…… Directions to race start/finish
…… Photo ID
…… Valid Military ID (if you registered
with a Military Discount)
…… Study the race course
RACE DAY
…… Bib and timing chip
…… Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand
held, water bottle, pack, etc.)
…… Running Shoes
…… Socks
…… Sunglasses
…… Hat/Visor
…… Recovery plan
…… Enjoy the park!
BIB DETAILS
Indicates if you are a
Rainbow Club or
Antelope Club Member
Indicates if you are
Military
Your bib number
Your race shirt size
Team name
(if applicable)
Turn this in at the start
line race morning. We
will have a raffle from
5:15-5:45 am.
BEST PRIZES WILL BE
RAFFLED OFF FIRST!
Indicates if you requested a
Hydrapouch when registering.
SPECTATOR INFO
Because of the significant amount of road
control, spectators are not allowed to stop
along highway 89 at any point along the race.
Spectators are welcome at the starting line
and are encouraged to be at the finish line to
cheer on all our runners.
Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish
line to cheer on all our runners. We want
you to be there to cheer on your runner, but
please recognize that the runner area is for
runners only! Please do not enter the runner
area or partake of runner’s food and recovery
supplies.
Aside from the start and finish, the other best
places to see your runner would be near Mile
3 at the LDS church off of Navajo Dr and
anywhere along Lake Shore Drive. The last
four miles of the course are inside the Glen
Canyon National Recreation Area. If you plan
to enter the park to cheer on your runner or
wait for them at the finish line, entrance fees
will apply.
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CUP-FREE RACING
Having our races so close to the National
Parks, unnecessary waste and trash is
something we are strongly against. We are
dedicated to maintaining a clean race and
preserving the beauty of the area we run in.
There is nothing that will ruin a view more
than seeing a piece a trash in plain view from
a breathtaking landscape.
One of the most important things in a half
marathon is ensuring that aid stations
are plentiful and efficient. Hydration will
make or break a race. What we do is offer a
Hydrapouch for every runner that indicated
they wanted one as part of their registration.
Other options include running with a water
bottle, fuel belt, camelbak or other hydration
backpack, etc. Every runner prefers something
different. Just make sure you have some way
to stay hydrated!
There will be water at the finish line but no cups!
At some places, the water will be hooked up
to a system like the one pictured on the left.
Each of these pipes will provide water from
the several speed valves we have attached.
Feel free to practice at the expo!
The aid station will have a few cups in case
of an emergency, do not plan on using them.
Also, under no circumstances should you put
your head under the valve to get a drink.
Not only does this waste water, it is pretty
inconsiderate of other runners.
Although we don’t have cups on the course,
we have plenty of aid stations with water and
Nuun! At all aid stations we will have BLUE
COOLERS WITH WATER and RED COOLERS
WITH NUUN (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both
will have the same speed valves attached. So
at each aid station you will have your choice
of water or Nuun.
TIMING SPECIFICS
BIB CHIPS
BEFORE THE RACE
• Your timing chip will be on the back of
your bib.
• You don’t have to do anything. The bib
chip looks like a sticker on the back of
your bib.
• NO CHIP = NO TIME!
AFTER THE RACE
• The bib chip is disposable and can be
thrown away or left on your bib for you
to cherish always.
There will be water at the finish line, but no
cups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water
bottle to fill up at the finish line.
• All masters and overall awards will be
based on gun time. If you plan to compete
for these top spots you will need to
line up at the front of the line. All age
divisions and team awards will be based
on chip time. If you are standing towards
the back, it may be a few minutes before
you cross the start line. Your time does
not officially start until you cross the
starting line (unless you are competing for
an overall top finisher spot), so please be
courteous to others as we start the race.
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POST RACE INFO
LOST & FOUND
The awards ceremony will take place at the
stage just north of the finish line towards the
lake and will begin at 9:15 AM.
• There is no official lost & found. If we find
lost items we will hold onto them and you
can contact us at [email protected]
If you checked gear at the start of the race, you
• There will be gear check at the start line.
will be able to pick it up just past the finish
• There will be a bin to dump extra clothing
line in the runner area.
at mile 3. Anything found littered on the
course elsewhere will be considered trash
RACE RESULTS
and either thrown away or donated.
Results will be available later the morning of
MEDICAL TENT
the race. We will post them on Facebook and
also send them in a post-race email the day or The medical tent at the finish line is for
two after the race. They will also be available
athletes only; family members are not
on our website.
allowed. Overcrowding in the medical tent
prevents medical staff from doing their job.
MEDALS
For information on an athlete receiving
All runners will receive a finisher medal. Place medical attention please wait outside the tent
for updates.
medals will be given to the top 5 male and
female runners overall as well as the Masters
40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each age POST-RACE SURVEY
group and the top 3 teams will also receive a
Within a week of race day we will be sending
place medal.
out a post-race survey. We would really
appreciate it if you took the 5-10 minutes
If you qualify for a place medal but are not
to complete the survey for us. The survey
present at the awards ceremony to receive
provides us with information that allows
it we will happily ship it to you. Go to our
us to better work with the local community
website and request your medal and pay the
and gain more support for future races, but
cost of shipping (about $8).
more importantly it provides us with valuable
insight into what we are doing well and what
we need to improve. We love our runners and
couldn’t improve our race series without your
feedback. Please watch for the email.
“A man on foot will see more, feel more, enjoy more in one
mile than the motorized tourists can in a hundred miles”
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RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
FROM LUCID IMAGES
FREE PHOTO
Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start
line, on the course, and at the finish line. They
will be at the expo so be sure to stop by and say
hello!
I n addition to photos of runners on the course
and crossing the finish line, Lucid Images
will have a designated area near the awards
ceremony stage where runners can pose for a
finisher photo. This photo will be made available
FOR FREE to runners!
To be sure you can find your picture later, wear
your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all
times. If the photographers cannot identify you
by your bib then your photo will end up in an
“unidentified runner” folder on their website.
PHOTOS ON COURSE
Photos are usually available on Lucid Images
website the Wednesday or Thursday following
the race. We will send out an email to notify all
runners and post it on Facebook
As a heads up to runners, there will be signs on
the course to let runners know they are coming
up on photographers. Ya know, just in case you
wanted to freshen up your makeup or pick up the
pace or otherwise pose for the photo :)
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RUNNER DEMOGRAPHICS
Whos Coming?
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COUNTRIES
STATES
USA | CANADA | BRAZIL | MEXICO
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TEAMS
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BreakingFat | Dam Runners | Gotta Run Lake Powell | Half Twisted Runners |
Hash House Harriers | Mclachlan | San Diego Wino’s | Sole Runners | Stunner
Runners | Super Friends & a Half | TEAM POLE’-POLE’ | Team Wine About It |
TeamTubaCity | The Boots On The Ground | The young and the breathless |
Vacation Adventure Runners | Walker’s Warriors
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FEMALE
COURSE RECORDS
Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE
ENTRY every year that their time remains the
course record!
Our course records were broken last year by
Rodell Williams and Alexandria Schaller (men
and women respectively).
Rodell Williams
CHINLE, AZ
1:1 5 :5 3
Alexandria Schaller
ZURICH, SW
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1:2 6 :5 1
AREA INFORMATION
Page, Arizona
RESTAURANT RECOMMANDATIONS
These are some of the best spots to eat while you’re in the area. Expect these places to
be busy, so try to plan accordingly (call ahead and check availability and wait times) and
maybe have a backup plan in case they’re full.
STROMBOLLI’S
LAKE POWELL RESORT
The best pizza and pasta in town! Our
personal favorite. 10% OFF to running
parties all weekend long!
The Lake Powell Resort offers great dining
options. Their properties include:
Rainbow Room
Latitude 37
Driftwood Lounge
Wahweap Lounge
Canyon Coffee
Anasazi Restaurant
711 North Navajo Drive
Page, AZ
(928) 645-2605 • strombollis.com
Runners receive 10% discount
Dine with beautiful views of the lake!
100 Lake Shore Dr
Page, AZ
(928) 645-2433 • lakepowell.com/dining
Ask about their “runner special”
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SEE PAGE 4 FOR MAP
PARK INFORMATION
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
RAINBOW BRIDGE
ANTELOPE CANYON
HORSESHOE BEND
GLEN CANYON DAM
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GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Glen Canyon
National Reacreation Area. Boats are available to rent as well as boat
tours.
Private Vehicle:
Per Person:
Annual Pass:
$15 (valid for 7 days)
$7 (valid for 7 days)
$80 (grants entrance to
every National Park in the
country)
Seniors over 62 can purchase a lifetime pass for just $10.
Active members of the U.S. Military are eligible for a free
You didn’t come all this way JUST to run a race...
did you?
Lake Powell
CLUBS & TRIFECTA POINTS
CHALLENGES FOR THE ELITE AMONG US
Rainbow Club
Antelope Club
Lake Powell Trifecta
To encourage our runners to get our and enjoy the park, we have race hikes and a
Trifecta challenge. Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. We want
to reward anyone who completes a designated club hike after the race.
All runners that complete the Rainbow or Antelope Club will receive 50% OFF next
year’s race entry, and completing the Trifecta grants 20% off next year’s entry.
Any runner who sends us a picture of themselves at the base of Rainbow Bridge Or
somewhere inside Antelope Canyon within 72 hours of the end of the race which
includes:
1) A clear view of your face
2) Your bib with bib numbers clearly visible
3) Your finisher medal in plain view
The same rules apply for the Trifecta (one picture for each of the three activities).
Following the 2015 Lake Powell Half Marathon, we will post a link to the website
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Lake Powell
TRIFECTA
The LAKE POWELL TRIFECTA is comprised of 3 different activities. You must complete
all 3 in order to complete the Trifecta. Same rules as the Club Hikes apply: take your picture
at each of the 3 with your bib and finisher medal and send them to us 72 hours after finishing
the race. The Trifecta is meant to be challenging, but less strenuous. These are iconic activities
inside the park that should be experienced, but are doable with children. The 3 activities that
makeup the Trifecta are:
BEND
1 HORSESHOE
Horseshoe bend is probably the easiest
DAM
2 THE
The picture you submit must be of you
hike with the biggest payoff you will ever
experience. Just 1.5 miles roundtrip, this
hike offers an overwhelmingly large yet
intimate view of the Colorado river
as it winds down toward the Grand
Canyon. The trailhead to Horseshoe
Bend is located just a short
distance south of Page on the 89.
ON THE DAM. No other pictures will be
accepted (from the bridge, etc.). In order
to get on the dam you will need to take
a dam tour. Tours are operated out of the
visitors center by the Glen Canyon Natural
History Association. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes. You can read
more about the tours here.
IN THE LAKE
3 SWIM
The average water temperature in October is 69 degrees. That might be a little chilly
to some, but you can’t come all the way to Lake Powell and not go for a little swim!
The picture you submit of you swimming in the lake must show you went all the way
in. Ankle deep or wading pictures will NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Following the 2015 Lake Powell Half Marathon, we will post a link to the website where
runners can send us their photos and names. Good luck!
CLUB SUBMISSION FORM
www.thelakepowellhalf.com/club
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LP TRIFECTA SUBMISSION FORM
www.thelakepowellhalf.com/trifecta
Rainbow Club
Rainbow Bridge is located north of Wahweap Bay. Proceed to the mouth of Forbidding
Canyon (buoy 49) and travel about 2 miles to a sign that points the way left through a narrow passage. Be careful approaching the dock and go slow. Rainbow Bridge is a 1-2 mile
hike from the water’s edge.
Rainbow Bridge can be accessed by private boat or rental. There are also boat tours that
leave from The Lake Powell Resort.
You may backpack to Rainbow Bridge across Navajo Nation lands. A permit from the Navajo Nation is required.
Antelope Club
The canyon is located just east of Page, Arizona. It runs north, across Hwy 98, into Lake Powell. Antelope
Canyon is at once one of the most breathtaking and tranquil places on earth. It is also heavily visited.
In order to enter the canyon you must book a tour through a Navajo tour group. There are Navajo park
fees and tour fees as well. There are several options of tour agencies. Our contacts in Page recommended
Antelope Canyon Tours. Most we’ve seen have varying rates with children 5 and under being free (some are
6 and under).
There is the Upper Canyon (the most commonly photographed) and the Lower Canyon. Each have their
own tour. You should look into it and see which one is more interesting to you. Antelope Canyon is long and
runs all the way to Lake Powell. No pictures from Antelope Canyon aywhere other than inside on a tour will
be accepted.
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These hikes may be slightly cost prohibitive, which is unique to this race. Usually our club hikes are
challenging but accessible to anyone able to accept the challenge. If you are in a position to complete
either of these, we encourage you to do so. These are two truly remarkable natural wonders. Please
be respectful of the sacred nature of both landmarks to the Navajo people.
SUBMISSION FORM
All runners that join the Rainbow or
Antelope Club will receive 50% OFF next
year’s race entry!
After the race there will be a submission
form online where you can upload your
photo(s) and send them to us. We have a
hard cutoff of 72 hours! If you don’t get
it to us before Tuesday at 11 AM (MDT)
then we will only give you a virtual hifive.
CLUB SUBMISSION FORM
www.thelakepowellhalf.com/club
LP TRIFECTA SUBMISSION FORM
www.thelakepowellhalf.com/trifecta
5 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING.
WORTH EVERY SECOND.
928-645-2433 | lakepowell.com
Small Boat Rentals • Scenic Boat Tours • Lakeside Lodging
Overnight Slips • Fine Dining • RV Park & Campground
Houseboat Rentals • Marina Services
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Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, managed by Aramark, is an authorized concessioner
of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ/UT.
CONNECT ONLINE
@VACATIONRACES
#LPHALF
We will be making a slideshow video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to
follow us and use the official race hash tag #lphalf. We will be giving out prizes from
our store (t-shirts and other merchandise) to the best photos featuring:
PHOTO CONTEST
• Pictures Of The Course
• Race Prep
• Race Recovery
• Enjoying The Park
• And Much More!
PRIVACY SETTINGS - If your privacy settings restrict who can see your posts, then we will be unable to see
them, even if you use the race hash tag. If we can’t see the posts then they will not be considered for prizes
or included in post race celebrations. If your settings restrict who can see them, it is likely a deliberate
choice and we completely understand and respect that. Just FYI.
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MEET THE VR TEAM
SALEM STANLEY Founder
Salem Stanley is the President and Founder of Vacation Races. He loves the
personal growth that comes from athletics and physical challenges. He also
is in love with National Parks. He received a BA in Business from Southern
Virginia University where he was an All-American track athlete. He recently
graduated with an MBA from BYU.
DEHN CRAIG Customer Experience - Marketing
Dehn ran track in high school and was the high school hurdle coach while
still a student. After working in video production and getting an Engineering
degree followed by an MBA (where he and Salem met), Dehn has finally
found a home as our Marketing and Creative Director. He loves exploring the
national parks with his beautiful wife and four Junior Rangers.
LYLE ANDERSON Race Operations
Lyle was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on his 30th birthday and was told
that in 5 to 10 years he could be in a wheelchair. Lyle, now 37, has ran 9
Marathons, about 43 – 1/2 Marathons and has completed 8 – 1/2 Iron Man
distance races and 2 – full distance Iron Man events. One of them being the
Iron Man World Championship in 2013 in Kona, HI.
CHERIE SANTIAGO Customer Service
Cherie may live in Southern Utah but her soul still lives in Southern California where she grew up surfing and sailing in the sun. She can be spotted
running or biking around the trails or biking through Zion National Park to
find more trails to run on. Cherie has been working with us on our race crew
since our inaugural run in Zion. You can’t spell customer service with out CS!
MEGAN WHEELER Sponsorship and Expo
Megan began swimming at the age of 5. At the age of 16, Megan’s swimming
career was cut short just before she attended Olympic Trials. Megan went on
to swim at University of Southern California for two years before transferring
to Eastern Washington University and graduating with a degree in Recreation
Management. Even after Megan’s fourth shoulder surgery her passion for athletics has only grown, and she still enjoys a number of challenging activities
including running, triathlons, and exploring the outdoors around the world.
MEGAN STANLEY Merchandise
Megan has been running since middle school and ran track and cross country
in high school and college. She studied Physical Education and Recreation
Administration at SVU and went on to coach high school cross country and
track. She loves the outdoors and staying active with her family.
ROBIN RODGERS Communications
Robin is an Army Brat who graduated from BYU with a degree in Communications. She’s a recreational runner and a recent fan of half-marathons.
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Some parks take us back to the birth of our nation.
Others, to the dawn of life itself.
The National Park Service protects our most treasured
places, from the Jefferson Memorial to Carlsbad
Caverns National Park. The parks are so many things.
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WHO WE ARE
Located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Honey Stinger
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waffles, organic chews, kids specific snacks and our very
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NATURE’S ENERGY SOURCE
• Honey is rich in carbohydrates, making it ideal fuel for
working muscles.
• When eaten before activity, it is released into the system
at a steady rate throughout the activity.
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Find ranches, farms, parks, and
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Make sure to stop by the Sedona Running Company table on Friday
during packet pickup for all of your last minute race needs
(because our whole business plan relys on you forgetting stuff)
Available for purchase: nutrition, hydration, socks, nipple lube (eww),
apparel, packs, footwear, race advice (free)...
CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED
10% off of your entire purchase if you write a haiku about
the Grand Canyonor a limerick about Paul Volker.
www.sedonarunning.com
[email protected]
Outfitting Dirtbags Everywhere...
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Training Camps, Running
Vacations, Endurance
Coaching & Mental Training
One of top 10 adult running camps in the USA Daily Burn, March 2015
A once-in-a-lifetime fitness retreat for women Shape Magazine, March 2015
Use code VR1002015 to save $100 on women's camps
& code VR50Trail2015 to save $50 on our trail camps!
Women's Running Camps - May, July, & September
Trail Running Camps - May & September
Running Vacations - all year round!
Official Training Partner for Vacation Races!
Details at Vacation Races Training Blog on our website - sign up for our free training programs
Contact Camp Director Terry Chiplin for any questions on our camps, coaching,
and training! [email protected]
www.activeataltitude.com / 303-304-9159
Lake Powell
HALF MARATHON
OCTOBER 17, 2015
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