Welcome and thank you for participating in the inaugural marathon relay race!

Below you will find the description of the course, the baton/tracking,  the exchange areas, and all the other information that you will need. And if you have any questions, please let me know at info@runtasticevents.com.

These instructions are provided to ensure that things run smoothly for the inaugural relay of teams of 2, 3, and 4 as well as support for the individual marathon runners.

Expo and Packet Pickup 

The expo, where you will pick up bibs, shirts, the tracking bracelet, etc.  will be at the Provo Boat Harbor/Utah Lake State Park. The expo will be held on April 10, 2026 from 11:00AM to 7:00PM. ALL Marathon Runners and Marathon Relay teams MUST pick up their packet at Expo – 

There will NOT be a packet pick up for any Marathon or Relay teams in the morning, ONLY 5k and kids.

Packets for relays teams will be assembled with all bibs, pins, swag, etc. You will also get a physical copy of this document.

Expo will also have unique Runtastic branded merch items and a brand-new, one of a kind sweatshirt and quarterzip designed specifically for this race. As well as other items, such as neck gaiters, bibboards, cowbells, and previous years’ shirts (limited selection, but available for purchase on the newly launched Runtastic website store at www.runtasticevents.com/store

Course Overview and Exchanges:

There are several locations along this course that have law enforcement for safety and permit purposes. It is required that you obey any officer and course directional assistant/flagger while on the course.

Start

Race starts at 7:00AM
Runner 1 will be bussed to the start. DO NOT TAKE YOUR RUNNER, they MUST ride the bus. You will not have enough time to drop them off and get to the first exchange for your next runner. Bus loading address is at 4400 West Center St, Provo UT. (Utah Lake State Park) This is the location of the Expo and Finish of the race. Bus loading times are 4:45AM -5:15AM – don’t be late!

***The course will start at the top of South Fork, just outside the gates of Trefoil Girl Scout camp. NO CARS other than staff and volunteer cars will be allowed AT THE START AREA. If you park there, be prepared to have them be towed or ticketed. We will be calling a towing company and local law enforcement.***

Each runner will run their leg(s) from each exchange point with the last runner crossing the finish line. Your entire team is welcomed to cross the finish line together (more details below).

Please keep in mind that there are teams of 2, 3, and 4 runners. Which means that each team may have participants, running different distances than other teams. Don’t panic and please do not tell them that they must exchange. 

Legs are determined by exchange points and not by mileage. There are no restrictions on what legs that can be assigned to a runner… For example a team of 2 could trade off at each exchange zone or they could run 2 legs then exchange. This is up to you 🙂!

There will NOT be any exchanges done at non-exchange zones. If this happens, your team will be disqualified. There will be timing markers that each assigned runner must cross at each exchange zone. Do NOT exchange runners at a location that has not been designated as an exchange zone. This is for your safety and for the safety of others. There will be a way to be able to track your runner throughout the course, but please be aware that due to signal and pace, it may not be 100% accurate.

Do NOT inhibit other teams. Please be courteous of all participants in the exchange zone and be mindful that there are runners who are participating in the Full Marathon distance.

Obey all posted signs on the course, aid stations, exchange zones and public areas.

Rules of Exchange Areas:

*Leave no garbage 

*Be respectful

*Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t stand in the path of the runners. 

*While there is water and gels for the participants, do not refill your water bottles or take gels for your team. Gels can be purchased at the expo or at local retailers.

Leg 1 – Marathon Start → Canyon Glen

Approx. 7.4 Miles 

After riding the bus, you will start outside the gates to Trefoil Girl Scout camp at the top of South Fork Canyon. You’ll begin your race and enjoy a  fast, beautiful opening segment beginning in upper Provo Canyon and heading down toward the Provo River Parkway Trail. You’ll pass through Vivian Park and merge on to the Provo River Trail. Next stop Canyon Glen.

Leg 2 – Canyon Glen → Exchange Park

Approx. 7.8 Miles 

Once arriving at Canyon Glen, runner 1 will stay on the trail through the backside of the park, until arriving at the Westerly side. This is where the exchange zone will be. It is the closest part of the trail to the parking lot. Take the path on the Western side of the parking lot towards the bridge to get to the exchange zone.  

As the next runner takes on their leg and enjoys breath-taking views, your team/driver will walk back to the public parking area. No, you can’t get a vehicle through the fences.

After the runner leaves Canyon Glen, they will continue to enjoy a beautiful run to the exit of Provo Canyon and stay on the trail going under the Orem 800 N hill. The trail will then continue all the way down University Avenue. There are many streets to navigate which will have police presence. However, please use caution and pay attention to all flaggers and officers. Once you have dropped back into the neighborhoods, you’ll go past Macey’s and smell the yummy Chic- fil-a… but don’t stop there! One more bridge to go under and you’ll arrive at Exchange Park.

Leg 3 – Exchange Park → Epic Sports Park

Approx. 5.8 Miles 

Nestled just after the Parkway trail goes under Columbia Avenue in Provo; not too far from the Utah Valley Regional Medical center. In fact it’s just West through the neighborhoods. So please be respectful.The trail goes right through the park. The parking lot is small. Here is where patience and preparation come into play. Watch for all pedestrians. Obey all posted signs. You don’t want to get a parking ticket.

After leaving this little neighborhood you’ll be heading toward Utah Lake. But first, you will need to make a quick cross of Geneva Road, we will have flaggers there to assist you, but please be aware of your surroundings. Once you come to Fort Utah Park, you’ll cross over Geneva Road and venture out toward the  Provo Airport along Lakeview Parkway. Please be careful in this area as the majority of the time you’ll be running on the shoulder of the road. However, you’ll still be able to dream of your next vacation with airplanes nearby. Eventually you’ll make a few more turns and come to the Epic Sports park.

Leg 4 –Epic Sports Park → Finish Line in Provo, Utah

Approx. 5.2 Miles 

Now it’s time for the final stretch; a simple, less than 10k stroll to the finish. You’ll head back to the Provo River trail and join up with the 5k course… If you are fast, you may run into a few 5k runners and folks out fishing (make sure to say hi). The great news is that you are finishing at Utah Lake State Park (the home of the Runtastic Frigid 5k). As you cross the finish line with epic glory, hold your head high that you completed the inaugural Runtastic Marathon (yes you can run across the finish line as a team)! Now come get a banana!

Finish

So, you want to all run in together as a team? Sure! Please make sure it is done once the last runner comes through the gate that leads to the state park and enters on to the asphalt, you all won’t fit on the cement path.

• Time is recorded when the baton crosses the plane of the finish line.
• Finish chute should remain clear of non-competing athletes. So please encourage your spectators to stay clear of the finish line. Celebrate on the other side outside of the participant area. 
• Refreshments will be provided (like chocolate milk), this is for YOU, the Runner and not for spectators. We will have food trucks or snacks available for purchase.

Aid Stations

There will be 11 aid stations at the following mileages. Each aid station will have water and Re-Lyte . Highlighted aid station having gu and oranges (forth coming).

Station A: mile 2  (1 porta potty)

Station B: mile 4  (1 porta potty)

Station C: mile 7.4 (Relay Exchange #1)   (2 porta potty)

• Porta potties .5 mile before the aid station

Station D: mile 10 (1 porta potty)

Station E: mile 12  (1 porta potty)

Station F: mile 13.7  (1 porta potty)

Station G: mile 15 (Relay Exchange #2)   (2 porta potty)

Station H: mile 18 (1 porta potty)

Station I: mile 21 (Relay Exchange #3)   (2 porta potty)

Station J: mile 23.5 (1 porta potty)

Station  K: mile 25 (1.7 of the 5k)  (1 porta potty)

Rules, Competition, and Safety

• This is NOT a competitive relay. Awards are only given to the top 3, however there is a trophy that will be engraved with the winners team name and you’ll go down in history. (Future relays may have awards for the amount of people per team as well as age groups).
• Exchange zone, although marked, will not have a volunteer to ensure that you stay in the zone, however you should make the exchange in the area so that the individual marathon runners will not have to stumble all over you.
• It is your responsibility as a participant and or driver to obey all posted legal things. Parking, driving, etc is all upon you and if you get a ticket… we warned you.
• Transportation is ONLY provided for the first runner. All others will utilize a vehicle, provided by your team. All vehicle operational cost incurred are that of the team and not Runtastic Events.
• Do NOT lose your keys (I suggest a tracking device).
• Teams are assigned team numbers and bibs, please wear them and make them visible whenever you are outside your vehicle and on the course. 
• Please be aware of other teams in the zone. Keep it clean, controlled, and with a friendly competitive spirit.
• Interference with another team will result in disqualification.
• Runtastic Events LLC, reserves the right to disqualify any team or individual who is not abiding by any safety rules or laws.
• Chip timing required. Wear the assigned apparatus for the relay. Marathoners will use the chip on the back of the bib,
  
• There is a 6:30 (H:MM) cut-off pacer. They will be signifying the aid stations, officers, and course workers that they can proceed with cleaning up. If you take longer, you may be leap-frogged or be on the course without support. “No Penalty” is referenced for Boston Qualifers.

• Please clean up and take care of your team’s garbage.
• Team disqualification for:
  • Missed exchange zone
  • Course cutting
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct
  • Not wearing visible team bib