ST. GEORGE — The 15th edition of the Snow Canyon Half Marathon, one of the premier half marathons in the western United States, is returning following its 2020 cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a press release from the city of St. George, the half marathon is set for Saturday at 9 a.m. The event beckons runners to navigate the swift and picturesque course that descends along state Route 18, meanders through Snow Canyon State Park and finishes near lava fields at Snow Canyon High School.
The Snow Canyon Half headlines a group of races with varying distances that can accommodate almost every age and ability. There is also a 5-kilometer run, along with the Fun Run Walk N’ Roll for youngsters ages 2 to 18 with distances of 1 mile and 200 meters and an adaptive division for those of any age with disabilities.
There will be a few traffic impacts during the Nov. 6 race, including the following:
- Snow Canyon State Park Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6-11 a.m.
- Little League Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic for a small stretch, between 2400 West (Lava Flow Drive) and Lava Flow Cove, from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- On 2000 North (Pioneer Parkway), between 2400 West (Lava Flow Drive) and Serenity Drive, St. George Police will perform traffic control operations to allow runners on the road while maintaining two-way traffic. Expect delays from about 9 a.m. to noon.
- On state Route 18, from Snow Canyon State Park Drive north to the Red Mountain trailhead parking lot, traffic control operations will reduce both northbound and southbound traffic to one lane in each direction. Expect delays from 6-10 a.m.
Registration remains open. Runners can sign up online or Friday at the Expo at the Dixie Convention Center between 2-8 p.m.
More information on the Snow Canyon Half Marathon is available here.
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