October 10th, 2008 · No Comments The first-ever Grand Canyon Marathon will be on Saturday, Nov. 15. This unique event takes participants from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon through 26.2 miles of majestic and natural scenery and into the town of Tusayan just outside the entrance to the park. The Marathon starts at an elevation of just under 7,000 feet at the first Trail View Overlook. The fi rst half of the race follows the newly renovated Hermit Road, which overlooks the Grand Canyon and provides unmatched views. The second half of the race brings runners out of the park along back roads of Kaibab National Forest and into Tusayan, a community just outside the South Entrance of the national park. The National Geographic Visitor Center in Tusayan marks the end of the Marathon and the location for the awards ceremony. The...
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