
| Race Detail |
| Grand Valley Marathon USA CO Palisade Marathon May info@mammothmarathons.org http://mammothmarathons.org/gv/gv.html "The course begins and ends at 4,725ft. On this up-and-back course, starting in the historic city of Palisade and running along the river until the bridge at mile 2. The course then runs along the base of the Grand Mesa and through the orchards and vineyards to the turnaround point. For the most part, this course gradually ascends and descends throughout the race. There is a hill on mile 4 that climbs 195 ft. as you ascend a scenic overlook of the Grand Valley, but whatever it takes from you will be returned on mile 21.The aid stations are marked on the course map and will start at mile 3 and will be about every 2 miles apart. There will be port a-potties along the course and at the start/finish lines." |
