**See the main page for info on Saturday runs.
Lactic Acid (LA) Freeway:
Start at Memorial Park off of Provo Center Street and run up to the Bonneville Shore line (3 miles) where you will find a fork. You can choose to go toward Springville and back to the fork which is about 5 miles total or you can take a left toward the "Y" which is about 3 miles or go another two and drop down toward "Rock Canyon" and then head down past the Provo Temple and run along 800 East until you get back to Memorial Park.
Stats:
Distance: 9.8 miles regular route, course can be lengthened or shortened depending on how you feel
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Every other Saturday
Terrain:
Advice: May see deer
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Grandview:
Start at Runners Corner Store.(More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: 8.5 miles
Course record:
Expected time: 55-60 minutes
When Club Runs: Thursdays
Terrain: Running on residentail streets and some Provo River trail
Advice:
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Provo Canyon:
Start at the mouth of Provo Canyon. You can choose to stay on the Provo River Trail road where you can run to a park/rest stop of your choosing or leave the trail and run up various mountain trails such as the Bonneville Shoreline. (More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: Varies. Bridal Veil: 8 miles total, courses can be lengthened or shortened depending on how you feel
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Every other Saturday, Tuesdays
Terrain:
Advice: May see deer
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Provo Pipeline:
The Pipeline run begins at the mouth of Provo Canyon and heads up the canyon along the Provo River Trail to Canyon Glen. At Canyon Glen, there is a trail up to the Pipeline. Follow the Pipeline towards the mouth of the canyon. Take the road down to the "water fountain" and then rejoin the Provo River Trail.
Another variation of the Pipeline is to run to the "water fountain", go left on the road beside it, and then up to the Pipeline. At the Pipeline, continue up Provo Canyon until the Pipeline goes under ground above the Canyon Glen picnic area. Just as the Pipeline ends you will see a trail which doubles backs - follow it and it will wind down to the Provo River Trail at Canyon Glen. You can follow this trail back to the mouth of Provo Canyon. (More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: 5 miles
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Provo Canyon option
Terrain:
Advice: There are cliffs with long drop offs above Canyon Glen - so stay on the trail!
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Squaw Peak:
Coming from the mouth of Provo Canyon, this run can be accessed from the Provo River Trail by turning going up the hill at the overpass and crossing the Provo Canyon road (watch for traffic) and then going up the Squaw Peak road.
Stats:
Distance: 8 miles
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at lookout point
When Club Runs: Provo Canyon option
Terrain: Steep uphill climb.
Advice:
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Hope to Hobble:
Carpool from Mouth of Provo Canyon up to Hope Campground (instead of going right to Squaw Peak you would take a left). You pretty much just follow the up and down dirt road which steadily climbs until about mile 12 when you reach the crest and can see Springville on the other side. The dirt road becomes very rocky and the downhill running requires careful footing until about mile 18 where the dirt road flattens out into a gravel road with some houses followed by a paved road (turn right) that leads to the Hobble Creek Golf Course(More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: 23 miles
Course record:
Expected time: 3.5 hours
When Club Runs: Month before Marathon
Terrain: Running the backside of "Y" mountain
Advice:
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Grizzly:
Coming from the mouth of Provo Canyon, this run can be accessed from the Provo River Trail by turning left at the first water fountain and going up toward the buried pipeline trail or accessing the trail from Canyon Glen.(More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: 6 miles
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Provo Canyon option
Terrain: Steep uphill climb.
Advice:
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Diamond Fork:
This run begins at Diamond Fork parking lot. The trail has two possible entrances. Choosing one of the entrances will make the other entrance an exit if you follow the trail all the way around. There are some places where the trail splits so you will probably want to go with a group the first time to make sure you are following the correct route.
Stats:
Distance: Varies. 15 miles
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Month or 2 before a marathon
Terrain:
Advice: Lots of trail running, jump some ditches, some stretch of road, and a hot spring with a possible skinny dipper or two.
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Wallsburg/Deercreek:
This run begins in the center of Wallsburg, goes through rolling hills towards Deer Creek Reservoir, follows the busy highway towards Provo, turns to trail at the dam, goes on the Heber Creeper railroad tracks, picks up the Provo River Trail, and finishes at the mouth of Provo Canyon.(More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: Varies. 16.75, courses can be shortened by starting at Deer Creek Reservoir (9 miles)
Course record:
Expected time: include rest stops at....
When Club Runs: Month before a marathon
Terrain:
Advice: Fast, heavy traffic along single lane highways with narrow shoulders.
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Timpanogos:
The club generally starts from the Timponooke trailhead past timp cave up American Fork Canyon
Stats:
Distance: 9 miles to the top (18 total but probably worth 20 or more!)
Course record (Ascent): 1:15:36 by Danny Moody (All time Ascent Record)
Expected time: include rest stops at Silver Creek and at the top of Timp
When Club Runs: 2 to 3 Months before a marathon
Terrain: Mountainous with lots of rocks and roots.
Advice: Bring lots of liquids and snacks. You may see a moose and probably some mountain goats.
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Grand Canyon:
Start at South Rim going down the canyon, halfway point at Silver Ranch, go up canyon to North Rim. (More Info...)
Stats:
Distance: Varies. 24-26 miles
Course record:
Expected time: (6-9 hours); include rest stops at Silver Ranch
When Club Runs: Summer May or June
Terrain:
Advice: Careful with uneven terrain. Bring plenty of liquids.
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