2010 Race Information

About Us

The Bear Lake Marathon is made possible by Mammoth Marathons. Mammoth Marathons is a group consisting of three Race Directors and multiple volunteers. Mammoth Marathons goals are to provide races that the whole family can participate in, and host running events that are unique and in new and undiscovered running venues.

Mammoth Marathons is achieving these goals by offering a Marathon, ½ Marathon, and 10k. We feel that by offering all three options the whole family will be able to find a race that will work for them. We have also chosen locations that currently do not host any other major running events. These locations are both beautiful and unique.

Venue Details

The Bear Lake Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is nestled in the heart of the mountains. This small tourist town is most often celebrated for its large turquoise blue lake. People from all over the world visit Bear Lake during the summer to enjoy biking, running, fishing and all types of water recreation. This is a friendly town with delicious eateries. There is also that myth about the Bear Lake Monster . . .

Certification

The Bear Lake Marathon and Half Marathon have been given the USATF Certification. The Courses have changed to eliminate the loops through town. These new Courses as well as the 10K course will also be certified again this year.

Date

Saturday, June 12th 2010

Packet Pickup

Garden City Park, 350 South Bear Lake Blvd.

Packets can be picked up at Garden City Park from 6-9 p.m. on Friday June 12th ‘09 or 5:00 a.m. June 13th ‘09 which is the morning of races, until the buses for the races leave. We will not hold up buses for last minute pick-ups so plan accordingly.

Buses

All buses will leave from Garden City Park, 350 South Bear Lake Blvd.

Marathon - 5:30 a.m.

Half Marathon - 5:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.
First round of buses (3) leaves the park at 5:30 - Please arrive early!
Second round of buses (5) leaves at 6:45
We can not fit everyone on the second round of busses and we do not have time for a third round of busses - Please arrive early!

10K - 7:30 a.m.

Races will begin as soon as all the buses have arrived at the individual starting points.

Timing

We are using a timing system that will provide immediate results without runners having to hassle with timing chips. This timing system is backed up by finishing photos that verify the order and time. Unofficial times will be printed periodically at the finish line. Official times will be posted on the web site as soon as possible after the race.

Awards

Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd men's and women's overall winners in the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. Awards will also be awarded for 18 & Under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60 & Older for both men's and women's Marathon and Half Marathon. An Awards table will be set up in the Garden City Park and winners will be announced as soon as they are tabulated. If you believe you have placed please stay to receive your award. Awards will not be mailed.

Clothing Drop-Off

Clothing can be left in bags or cardboard boxes at Aide Stations along the route and will be returned to Garden City Park on the basketball court for pick-up. Mammoth Marathons will to the best of our ability get all items back to this pick-up area. However, please do not bring valuable items that you cannot live without. Such as cameras, car keys, or treasured clothing - Mammoth Marathons is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

Transfers/Switches/Refunds

There are NO Transfers. Switching to run for friends or relatives who were unable to make it is now allowed. Switching causes too much confusion and error in recording finish times and awarding placement. Also no refunds after registration, we plan according to registry numbers.

Aide Stations/Fruit and Beverages

Water and sports drinks will be provided at every 2nd mile marker. GU, Cliff Bars, Veta Bars and fruit will be provided at every fourth mile marker. Fruit, sports drinks, bottled water and snacks will be provided immediately after the race.

Shirts

Runners will receive a cotton T-shirt as part of their registration. Runners can upgrade their shirt to a technical running shirt for only $5.00 extra. Please make sure you specify that you would like to upgrade your shirt when you register.

Course Details
(Check out your races description, we have made a few changes this year - specifically, we have cut out the loop around town at the end.

Marathon Course

The Marathon course will begin on the east side of the lake. This is one of the most scenic parts of the lake where it has beautiful beaches, fields and mountains. There is little traffic on this side and extends for almost 16 miles. The last portion of the course will continue around Laketown, Rendezvous Beach and Ideal Beach Resort. Ideal Beach Resort is where you will enter on the paved bike trail that will take you to the finish line at the Garden City Park.

The Marathon is an excellent qualifying course to compete in the Boston Marathon. Our race has been described as both flat and hilly. So . . . to clear up any misinterpretations we have provided a foot by foot elevation chart to provide the most accurate assessment. (The course has 316 feet of climb and 360 feet of descent in the 26.2 miles. To put this in perspective, we ran the elevation on our college track and found out that it has 12 foot climb/descent for every lap around the track.)

Aide stations will be every 2 miles starting at mile 3.

Half Marathon Course

The Half Marathon will be along some of the most scenic parts of the mountainside and turquoise lake as the sun begins to rise. Seeing the morning sunrise on this lake is one of the truly spectacular events that you have to see in order to appreciate.

This is a fairly flat race for the Rocky Mountains will only a little variation in elevation in the first few miles. The elevation chart has a foot by foot analysis. The course will end at the Garden City Park.

Aide stations will be every 2 miles.

10K Course

This is a fairly flat course with only a few feet of elevation. The first couple of miles are alongside the lake with some beautiful views of the beaches. The last portion of the run is along the paved bike trail that winds along the mountainside cabins and beach houses until you come to the finish at Garden City Park.

Aide stations will be at mile 2,4, & the finish line.

Photography

We will provide photographers that will take pictures during the race and at the finish line. These photos will be available at reasonable prices on our web site. We want you to remember your run at Bear Lake and the beauty of the area.

Volunteers

It takes over 100 volunteers to pull off a race. So if you are going to be at the race supporting a loved one, or friend and are interested in being put to work while waiting please contact us. We would also welcome any group who is in need of service projects or youth activities.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience as you feed of the energy of the activities.

Any volunteers interested in helping, send us an e-mail at info@mammothmarathons.org. We will have our volunteer director available Friday from 5-6 pm at the Garden City Park. (where runners pick up their packets)