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As the details under the RACE INFO tab suggest, this race is located near Liberty. But the liberation only begins there and will continue for the next 26.2 miles as you take one steps at a time up the punishing, unforgiving, and ridiculously beautiful trail. You’ll ride the pain and exhilaration like a sadistic roller coaster all the way across the Ben Lomond Trail, up and over a highpoint of 8,743 feet, then down into the Eden Valley, before hitting the homestretch along the shimmering shores of Pineview Reservoir. All told, it’s nearly a mile each of vertical ascent and descent. Don’t believe us? Check out the MAP.
Imagine this: No crowds cheering for you, no rock bands, no aid stations every two miles (though we do manage to get four in there for you), no pre-race expo, no support vehicles, no whiners. Just ankle-busting trails, snakes, a moose or two and brutal terrain. Sound like heaven? We agree. Don’t like it? No prob. space is limited, so go run on the road like everyone else:).
If you’re looking for something, we don’t have it. If you’ve already found it, this is the race for you. Along the way you’ll be privileged to run with other crazies just like yourself, as well as mountain goats, moose, deer, porcupines (watch your step) and more. You’ll also be privy to stunning views of the sane residents of Salt Lake (to the south) and Idaho (to the north). Go ahead and take in the view…you’ve earned it. But don’t stay up there all day—this race is going to take you a while to finish (think normal marathon finish time, plus an hour…maybe two).
If you run fast enough, you could also earn some sweet swag and prizes from our generous SPONSORS, maybe even something you can sell to pay your medical bills. But everyone that runs is a winner, of course, and everyone leaves with something for their trouble, including wrecked quads, trashed knees, some grub at the end, and a T-shirt. You’re welcome.:) You’re also guaranteed to leave with the inexplicable feeling that you’ll be back next year.
So sign up for the Skyline Mountain Marathon. This race will free your mind and, if run correctly, liberate your breakfast from your stomach.
If you’re on board, click the REGISTER tab and voluntarily commit yourself. Still not convinced? You’re probably scared. We don’t blame you. Go ahead and click on the WHY tab for further taunting. See you August 21st.
