The Marathon is a point-to-point race which begins in the majestic Pine Valley Mountains and descends nearly 2,600 feet through scenic Southwest Utah to Worthen Park in St. George. This USA Track and Field certified ad sanctioned race is listed by Runner's World as the fastest Fall marathon, and one of the 10 most scenic marathons in the United States.

St. George Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

28-year-old Olympia, Wash., native Linda Huyck led the women's field from the start and finished in 2 hours, 51 minutes, 2 seconds. 28-year-old Keiichi Matsuzaki of Japan finished in a personal best 2:21:06 for the men

Linda Huyck is a high school teacher by trade and a cross country coach by choice. Saturday, she gave her team a lesson on how to win the St. George Marathon -- don't let anybody pass you. 
    The 28-year-old Olympia, Wash., native led the women's field from the start and finished in 2 hours, 51 minutes, 2 seconds. She finished almost two minutes ahead of two-time St. George Marathon winner Cheryl Harper of Orem, who finished in 2:52:55. Elycse Allphin, 28, of Lindon, was third in 2:54:32. 
    The men's winner was 28-year-old Keiichi Matsuzaki of Japan. He used a strong kick to pull away from runner-up David Halferty of Topeka, Kan., and third-place runner Tim Jones of Loveland, Colo. Matsuzaki, who came in fifth last year, finished in a personal best 2:21:06 to 2:24:08 for Halferty and 2:24:44 for two-time winner Jones. 


Fedotov's winning time of 2 hours, 12 minute, 40 seconds beat runner-up Ezael Tlhobo of South Africa by a mere three seconds. Just 13 seconds separated the first six placers in the tightest group finish in the event's 19-year history.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results