2011 G.C. Marathon Agenda and Events

Photographers will be positioned at the start of the full marathon and at the end of both marathons in case anyone is interested in purchasing photos. Please see your Runner's Bag on check-in for more info.

 

Friday, November 11th

Time Event Location
All day - normal hours 25% off all retail/movies/food National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
3:00pm - 7:00pm Runner check-in National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
3:00pm - 7:00pm Post-Race Massage sign-up National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
5:00pm - 10:00pm Pre-race dinner  - $12 all you can eat pasta buffet  Best Western - Squire Inn
5:30pm - 6:00pm Race Orientation National Geographic - IMAX Theatre

 

Saturday, November 12th

Time Event Location
All day - normal hours 25% off all retail/movies/food National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
7:00am Half Marathon Start National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
7:00am Shuttle Bus loading for Full Marathon National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
7:20am Shuttle Buses depart IMAX National Geographic - IMAX Theatre
7:40am Shuttle Buses arrive at Full Marathon Start Hermits Rest Road
8:00am Full Marathon Start Hermits Rest Road
11:30am All runners must be clear of Hermits Rest Road
1:00pm
Awards Ceremony Begins IMAX - Finish Tents
2:00pm $2.00 beer & 50% off bar appetizers Grand Hotel - Tusayan, AZ
5:00pm - 8:00pm Fajitas Buffet -$12.00 Grand Hotel - Tusayan, AZ
5:30pm - 10:00pm Live Band - the Spokes Grand Hotel - Tusayan, AZ

Event Sponsors

Xanterra South Rim The Grand Hotel Best Western Vitalyte Grand Canyon Association Rotary Club International Muscle Milk N.A.T.R.A. Lions Club International Grand Canyon Railway National Geographic - IMAX Invigo Grand Canyon Airlines ZEE DNC Parks and Resorts Babbits Backcountry Outfitters Red Feather Lodge Stilo Grand Canyon Brewing Company

About

The Grand Canyon Marathon & Half Marathon started in 20v08 as a way to raise money for the Grand Canyon Community Recreation Center and to provide scholarships for local students. We seek to offer the best race experience at one of the worlds most beautiful places.