Local Events

Ironman St. George, Utah

May 5, 2012

St. George will host the World Triathlon Corporation's newest Ironman event, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run. The Ironman St. George utilizes a variety of Utah’s scenery, including Sand Hollow Reservoir, Snow Canyon and the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. It is a qualifying event for the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Ironman is the world's premier endurance event and it is perfectly suited for St. George. The course highlights the striking scenery and contrasting landscapes, offering athletes and fans an experience they are sure to remember.

The St. George Marathon

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Rated by Runner's World as one of the four "Marathons to Build a Vacation Around" in the World. Included in Runner`s World 10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons and Top 20 Marathons in the USA. It begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2600 feet through scenic southwest Utah, to the beautiful Worthen Park. The St. George Marathon is a point-to-point race which is USA Track & Field Certified & Sanctioned. Runner's World listed the St. George Marathon as the fastest fall marathon. A fun an scenic race.

The Huntsman World Senior Games

October 8 – 20, 2012

The HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES, as it is known today, began in 1987 as the World Senior Games, an international senior sports competition. Founded by Daisy and John H. Morgan, Jr., the Games began with their vision of an international sports event for men and women ages 55 and better. Both agreed that the golden years were better when good health and physical fitness became a way of life, not an occasional hobby. Since its inception, the Games have been open to all men and women meeting the age requirement. The second year of the Games the age requirement was reduced from age 55 to age 50 to include more athletes and to encourage those looking at retirement to become involved in a personal fitness program or team sport.