St. George Marathon Canceled Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Aug 11, 2020, 12:22 PM | Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 2:27 pm
(Photo courtesy of City of St. George)
(Photo courtesy of City of St. George)
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The 2020 St. George Marathon has been canceled due to concerns related to the potential spread of COVID-19.
The City of St. George said that it was also canceled due to the challenge of providing adequate health and safety protections for race participants and volunteers.
The next St. George Marathon is scheduled for October 2, 2021.
“This was a difficult decision for us to make. We have enjoyed 43 consecutive years of this race, which has become one of the crown jewels of the marathon circuit,” said Michelle Graves, Race Director for the St. George Marathon and Deputy Director of the St. George Leisure Services Department. “However, the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, staff members and residents outweighed the potential benefits of moving forward with this year’s race.”
We want YOU, to stay healthy and fit as we start to edge back into our training routines. Today marks 2 weeks from when you crossed the line. That means we can FALL back into training for our next race! What's your next race? #StGeorgeMarathon #LikeNoOther #RunSTG pic.twitter.com/iALhBSxcEg
— St. George Marathon (@STG_Marathon) October 19, 2019
Each registered participant has the option for a full refund or the deferral to the 2021 St. George Marathon.
“We really tried to make this work out. We are sad that we won’t have a race this year, but we are beyond excited for the 2021 version of the St. George Marathon,” added Race Operations Director Nikelle Pledger. “We look forward to our great runners, effervescent volunteers and feeling of accomplishment that comes with the St. George Marathon.”
