by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
We are honored to report that this year we’re holding the Escalante Canyons Marathon races in concert with the inaugural Escalante Heritage Days. What this means for our runners and families and friends is that the pre-race dinner and registration will be...
by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
With October 13 and the Escalante Canyons races approaching, we join our runners in anticipation of a wonderful event. Forging ahead, though, I want to share an experience we had in the aftermath of last year’s Escalante Canyons Marathon. As always, race...
by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
I know, you can’t believe it, either. The most beautiful thing is that we still have folks registering, indicating either a lot of thought or a lot of spontaneity. Either way, we’re so happy to have both the early birds and the second brood...
by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
At 7:23 this morning we witnessed an exquisite Escalante sunrise, and I hope it will be like this at the marathon start line on Saturday. High clouds, all the warm colors against a blue background, cool and energizing. Temperatures are likely to be cool for both...
by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
On this glorious Sunday in Escalante Canyons country, we’re hoping that those of you who will be joining us next weekend will be lucky enough to likewise enjoy the very best of fall here. Each year we fret about whether the fall colors will be at their peak,...
by Mary Parkin | Jun 18, 2019 | Announcements
I was reminded recently that this year’s race date, October 14, is also the birthdate of both my grandfather and his oldest child, Nora. My mom (now 93) is the youngest of Granddad’s 14 children, and in talking with her, I saw how much it would mean...
