Posted: May 24, 2006

Athletics: Salt Lake City Marathon Promotes Race Day Traffic Alternatives

Race Organizers Welcome Fans and Provide Info to Ease June 3 Road Congestion

Salt Lake City, Utah (May 24, 2006) – Organizers of the third annual Salt Lake City Marathon today detailed the streets to be affected by the event and encouraged the use of public transportation to assist traffic flow in the Salt Lake Valley on race day, June 3. Race organizers are expecting more than 15,000 participants combined for the Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, 5K and Intermountain Kids Marathon. Roads along the 26.2 mile course will have only one-way traffic and in some cases will be fully closed. Residents are encouraged to check the Marathon website at www.saltlakecitymarathon.com for complete course information and to plan ahead for the best routes to their homes and businesses. The course will be open to participants for approximately seven hours, ranging from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Celebration Locations will be held at different spots throughout the course. The public is urged to come out and cheer these courageous athletes in the “spirit” of the race! The Bike Tour starts at 6:00 a.m., while the Marathon and Half Marathon start at 6:45 a.m. at the George S. Eccles Olympic Legacy Bridge. The 5K kicks off at 7:20 a.m. from the east loop in Liberty Park. The Intermountain Kids Marathon will begin at 9:30 a.m. on South Temple and 400 West, and runs through The Gateway via Rio Grande Street. All courses end at the north end of The Gateway.

Course and road closures have been approved by the public safety departments of the participating municipalities of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, South Salt Lake, Murray and Holladay. The course will be open to participants for approximately seven hours, closing at 1:00 p.m. Bus schedules and TRAX along the marathon course are subject to rerouting. Times will vary throughout the morning. The public is urged to contact UTA Customer Service for their specific transit needs at 888-RIDE-UTA or by visiting www.rideuta.com.

The Salt Lake City Marathon has become one of the most spectacular new marathons in the country. With a prize purse of over $75,000, the race is garnering attention from an increasing number of world-class runners.

About the Salt Lake City Marathon

The Salt Lake City Marathon has become one of the most spectacular new marathons on the endurance racing circuit. The Salt Lake City Marathon was among 12 new favorites listed by Runner’s World in their 2005 Marathon Guide, titled: “Small Wonders: Big Fun, Big Scenery, Big Rewards.” In January 2005, Competitor Magazine and Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine both tout Salt Lake City as the “Best Race at Altitude.” For race information visit www.saltlakecitymarathon.com or call (801) 412-6060.

About Devine

Devine is a brand name synonymous with excellence in endurance sports, education and training. The Chicago-based company has fast been building a national reputation for acquiring and managing world-class athletic events. The Devine portfolio currently includes the Los Angeles Marathon, the ‘New’ Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon, the Salt Lake City Marathon and the Banco Popular Chicago Half Marathon.

Established in 2003 to bring a new level of quality and professionalism to road racing events in major market cities, the President/CEO is Steve Miller, former Nike Director of Global Sports Marketing.

The focus at Devine is to create community for runners and endurance athletes. Committed to the celebration on individual accomplishment, Devine believes it has the responsibility to deliver the highest level of professional service in the industry – for participants, sponsors and the communities where races are held.

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Traffic Information:

Affected Street	Traffic Information
Marathon starting Line
Wasatch Drive	One North bound lane open – access off Foothill Dr NB
Wasatch Drive	Complete South bound Lane Closure
Foothill Drive	One North bound Lane Open- Access off I-15 & I-215
Foothill Drive	Closed to West bound at Wasatch Drive
Foothill Drive	South bound closed from Wasatch Dr. to 2100 South
2100 South	Completely closed from Foothill Drive to 2300 East
2100 South	East bound Lanes open from 2300 East to I-215
2100 South	West bound Lanes closed from 2300 East to 1700 East
2100 South	Completely closed from 1700 East to 1300 East
1700 East	South bound Lanes closed from 2100 South to Stratford Avenue
Parley’s Canyon Blvd	Completely closed from 1700 East to 2000 East
2000 East	All North bound lanes open to 3300 South
2000 East	South bound closed from Parley’s Canyon Blvd. to 3300 South
2000 East	Completely closed from 3300 South to Keller Lane (3540 South)
Keller Lane (3540 South)	Completely closed from 2000 East to 2300 East
2300 East	North bound Lane open from Keller Lane to Murray-Holladay Road
2300 East	South bound closed from Keller Lane to Murray-Holladay Road
Holladay Blvd	One South bound and one North Bound lane open from Murray Holladay Road to Arbor Lane (20 MPH)
Holladay Blvd.	South bound closed from Arbor Lane to 6200 South
6200 South	Completely closed from Holladay Blvd. to 2300 East
6200 South	East bound lanes open to Van Winkle Expressway
6200 South	West bound closed from 2300 East to Van Winkle Expressway
Van Winkle Expressway	South bound Lanes open from 6200 South to 4500 South North bound closed from 6200 South to 4500 South
4500 South	East bound lanes open to 700 East
4500 South	West bound lanes closed from 700 East to 500 East
500 East	North bound lanes closed from 4500 South to 3900 South
500 East	Completely closed from 3900 South to 2700 South
500 East	South bound Open 2100 South to 2700 South
500 East	North bound closed from 2700 South to 2100 South
500 East	Completely closed from 2100 South to 1300 South
500 East	Completely closed from 1300 South 900 South
1300 South	Completely closed from 500 East to 700 East
Half Marathon
Wasatch Drive	One North bound lane open – access off Foothill Dr NB
Wasatch Drive	Complete South bound Lane Closure
Foothill Drive	One North bound Lane Open- Access off I-15 & I-215
Foothill Drive	Closed to West bound at Wasatch Drive
Foothill Drive	South Bound closed from Wasatch Dr. to 2100 South
2100 South	Completely closed from Foothill Drive to 2300 East
2100 South	East bound Lanes open from 2300 East to I-215
2100 South	West bound Lanes closed from 2300 East to 1700 East
2100 South	Completely closed from 1700 East to 1300 East
1700 East	South bound Lanes closed from 2100 South to Stratford Avenue
Stratford	Completely closed to Dearbourne Avenue
Dearbourne	Completely closed to 2700 South
2700 South	West bound Lanes closed to Highland Drive (1300 South patrolled by SLCPD)
Highland (1100 East)	North bound Lanes closed to 1700 South
1700 South	West bound Lanes closed to 500 East
500 East	Completely closed from 1700 South to 1300 South
500 East	Completely closed from 1300 South 900 South
1300 South	Completely closed from 500 East to 700 East
5K Starting Line
Liberty Park	East bound loop closed
900 South	Completely closed from 700 East to 500 East
900 South	West bound closed from 500 East to State Street
State Street	One North bound lane open 900 South to 400 South
State Street	All South bound lanes open
400 South	Completely closed State St. to West Temple
West Temple	North Bound closed from 400 South to 200 South
200 South	West Bound closed from West Temple to Rio Grande
Finish Line
Rio Grande	Completely closed through Gateway through the finish line.
1K Start
400 West	South bound lanes closed South Temple to 200 South

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