2024 SWAG TBD

We want to invite you, as well as your family and friends to this family fun event! It’s a great way to see the beautiful sights and enjoy this fast course!

Registration closes the day of the race (space permitting) 60 minutes before the start of the race.

Friends & Family Discount

Get a $2.50 discount per registrant when you register 4 or more people. Must be in the same transaction

TRANSFER AND DEFERRAL POLICY

Expo & Packet Pick-Up

Where: TBD

DIRECTIONS

When: Friday, JUNE 21st 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

You are highly encouraged to pick up your packet, bib number, shirt, and race swag at the expo / packet pickup the day before the race. Please have a photo ID to pick up your packet. You may pick up someone else’s packet if you have a copy of their photo ID.

You can pick up your packet the day of the race at the blue Runtastic info tent for $15.00 (Cash or Card)

Parking & Shuttles

Half Marathon

Parking: Art Dye Park

Airport: The Salt Lake international airport is 38 miles (40 minutes) North of Art Dye Park

Bus Loading: Art Dye Park 3:45 a.m. to 4:45 a.m. You must be to bus loading by 4:40 a.m. to guarantee transportation to the start.  If you miss the bus you forfeit your registration and ability to run the race.  We want you to enjoy the race so please be prompt.

All half marathon runners must ride the buses to the starting area. Your bib is required to get on a bus. Buses depart Art Dye Park from 3:45am to 4:45am We know it’s early! Please make every effort to arrive early with time to spare so that the race can start on time.

Getting to the start early will allow you to revel in the cool mountain air by the Tibble Fork Reservoir, access toilets first, and participate in the early morning Yoga in the starting corral and participate in “light the night” our tribute to cancer fighters and survivors (Due to early sunlight, this will be done at 5AM on race morning. If you want to participate, please catch an early bus!)

GET THERE EARLY!

10K

Bus Loading: Art Dye Park 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. You must be to bus loading by 5:50am a.m. to guarantee transportation to the start.  Runners do have the option to be dropped off at the 10k starting line. But they must be dropped off by 6:30am. There is NO PARKING at the 10k start line.

Start Address: 4679 W 11000 N, Highland, UT 84003

Aid Stations

There are eight aid stations throughout the event:
• Start
• Aid Station 1 @ mile 3
• Aid Station 2 @ mile 5
• Aid Station 3 @ mile 7
• Aid Station 4 @ mile 9 (10K mile 2)
• Aid Station 5 @ mile 11 (10K mile 4)
• Aid Station 6 @ mile 12.5 (10K mile 5.5 — 5K mile 2.5)
• Finish

Water, Powerade, vaseline, porta-potties and a first aid kit will be available at each station. Look for Powerade on the first table and water on the second. Energy Gels will be available at the half start and mile 7.

RACE START

The half marathon starting line is at the Tibble Fork parking lot in American Fork Canyon. While you wait for the race to start you can enjoy:

Early Morning Yoga*:  Sessions will begin at 4:30 a.m. and go until 5:30 a.m.

National Anthem*: Enjoy the Acoustics of the Canyon with an Electric Guitar Rendition of the National Anthem at 5:50 a.m.

• Music
• Energy Gels*
• Water
• Powerade
• Porta Potties

*Half start only

5K and kids run start and end at Art Dye Park

Bag Drop

A bag drop is provided at the half marathon and 10k start lines. Please use the bag you receive at packet pickup to put any items that you have at the start and won’t be running with. Using the zip tie provided in your bag, attach the tear-off tag on your bib to the bag. Bags will be transported down to the finish line, 15 minutes before the start of the race. You can retrieve it after you finish.

Runtastic is not liable for the loss or damage of any belongings that are put in the Drop Bag, left along a course or at an Aid Station. There is inherent risk to using the Drop Bag service so please only put items in the bag or leave items at an Aid Station that do not have personal, essential or great value.

If you lose an item at the race, please visit the Blue Runtastic Information Tent during the event to see if it has been turned in.

START: Bags dropped at the start line in the bag trailer/vehicle will be taken to the Finish Bag Pick-Up Corral.

COURSE: Bags and clothing left along the course will be picked up by the clean-up crew and thrown away or donated.

AID STATION: Bags and clothing left at an Aid Station Clothing Drop will be taken to the Finish  Bag Pick-Up Corral but may not arrive until near the end of the event.

As a courtesy service, all Clothing and Bags that are not picked up at the Finish Bag Pick-up Corral will be taken to Runtastic’s main office at 50 North Center St. American Fork, UT 84003.

Clothing and bags can be picked up from that  location Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the two consecutive weeks following the event. Participants are welcome to come look through the clothing during those times. Runtastic hopes that participants can recover any lost items but does not have the resources to look for items lost.

Please contact us at info@runtasticevents.com Lost items not claimed after two week will be donated to Deseret Industries as a charitable donation.

RACE AMENITIES

Photos

Look for photographers at the start line, along the course, finish line, photo backdrops in the runner’s corral, and awards stage. Your social media pictures are free and included with your registration.

• Social Media size photo download: FREE

Post Race Recovery

Runtastic has partnered with Athlecare to help all our athletes recover well. Athlecare provides balanced recovery with training to help each individual achieve their highest level of performance. Their team of licensed professionals understands the importance of injury prevention and recovery. At the finish line they will be providing compression, releases, stretching and other recovery services as needed. Stop by their booth at the finish line and learn how to recover as hard as you train!

Timing & Bibs

The Timp half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kid’s 1/2 Mile Race will be professionally timed. The chips will be attached to the back of your bib number. Please don’t wrinkle or stuff the bib in your pocket.

The first 3 places, male and female, will be determined by gun time (regular timing). All other awards will be determined by using Chip Time.

• Gun Time is the time elapsed from the sound of the gun to the finish line.
• Chip Time is the real time from when the runner crosses the starting line to crossing the finish line.

Results are available in the following ways:

• On Screen at the Results Trailer
• Personal Printed Result at the Results Trailer
• Online at Results

Note: If you alter or damage your chip your time may not be read correctly. Wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing.

Spectator Area

To watch and support your runners please find a viewing area that allows you to drive and park without interfering with the runners, course, or residences. Please park in parking lots. Do not park along the runner’s path (course).

Pets must be on leash and must be maintained. If they become a nusiance, you may be asked to leave. NO pets on the course.

Celebration Area

You will finish in the northwest field of Art Dye Park.

• Music
• Results
• Awards
• Photography
• Inflatable Games

Race Joy has been enabled for the Heber Half. Get updates along the course and let your loved ones know exactly where you are along the course. Check out the RaceJoy website for more information.

Awards

Overall

The top three finishers, male and female of the Half Marathon 10K and 5K will receive a place medal, free entry into the 2023 Runtastic Timp in their respective categories as well as the following prizes: TBD

Age Group

Age group Medals will be given to the top three, male and female, of the Half marathon 10K and 5K.

Awards Ceremonies

• 5K Overall: 7:30 AM
• 5K Age Groups: 7:45 AM
• 10k Overall: 7:35 AM
• 10k Age Groups: 8:10 AM
• Half Marathon Overall: 7:40 AM
• Half Marathon Age Groups: 8:30 AM