Saturday, August 28, 2021

Marathon #123 (sub-four state #36, second round state #22): Mesa Falls Marathon, Ashton, ID

3:55 finish. 17/121 place overall, 3/8 age group place. Small scenic race in southeastern Idaho, starting in the Targhee National Forest, running through mostly wooded areas along a river and then a final seven mile stretch through potato farm country. It’s high altitude, as is most of the state, but the mostly downhill course makes up for it and allows for faster finish times. I just missed four hours the first time I did this race in 2013, but this time with cooler weather and better training I was able to just barely get it done.

Race map and details