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talleyc (C Talley Run) · 2018

Ultra

The runner enjoyed mostly fire-road trails, helpful volunteers and finish-line barbecue. In moderate cloudy conditions, one handheld bottle was enough between aid stops; they finished in6:12.

Reported format: 50K / 31.1 miles.

Chris Gordon, interviewed/profiled by Run Tri Bike

Marathon

Chris praised Lake Wobegon’s scenery, friendly people and value, calling the course forgiving. Missing his time goal by seconds was disappointing, but he valued the experience and was considering another attempt.

An athlete interview published in 2024; the race edition is not explicitly stated. The profile also promotes Chris’s motivational speaking and book, so this is an attributed participant perspective rather than an independent survey.

Maarten2212 · 2025

Marathon

Maarten enjoyed the route and village spectators on his first marathon. Heat made the water and sponges important, and he felt supplies were sparse late in the race. Merging with slower half-marathon runners made the last four kilometres difficult to navigate, but he was happy with his 3:14:17 finish.

A public forum participant’s 2025 full-marathon account. Heat, aid spacing and the late merge describe that edition; current arrangements may differ.

Dennis Romboy · 2024

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Dennis enjoys the rushing river, trees and Bridal Veil Falls along the Provo River Parkway between the canyon mouth and Vivian Park, a ride he and his wife have repeated for years. On their August 2024 outing, a thunderstorm interrupted the ride, leaving mud and rocks on parts of the trail as they headed back.

Perspective: course preview outside the race; race-day execution is not established. Historical outside-race cycling context from August 2024 on the canyon-mouth-to-Vivian Park segment used by the 2026 Runtastic Marathon. The organizer says Utah City replaces that race in 2027, but its final route details are pending. Dennis is a Deseret News reporter and this is his personal column, not a race review. The storm describes one past outing; it does not establish current trail conditions, typical race weather, services or safety.

Tim Mahler · 2019

Marathon

Tim reported that Illinois River flooding changed the race to an out-and-back with more hills. He kept a fairly steady pace and was considering returning.

Tim Mahler’s brief personal 2019 full-marathon log. Self-reported and not independently verified. The route was a flood-modified 2019 course, not evidence of the normal or current route.

Mickey Fivenson · 2022

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Mickey appreciated the advance race information, generous finish snacks and helpful volunteers. He described the treatment of runners as excellent.

A 10K participant’s report from the April 2022 festival at Timber Ridge. This is historical shorter-distance event context; its 50K and 100K descriptions mostly repeat organizer information and are not claimed as the writer’s ultra experience.