Top of Utah Marathon 2011 - A Photographic Journey

by Pranab Banerjee Photography


I have never photographed a marathon event before and I thought it would be fun to create a photo-journal for the 2011 Top of Utah Marathon that took place on September 17, 2011 right here in Cache Valley, where I live. My initial plan was to start taking photos starting at about the 14 miles mark where vehicle traffic was allowed that day. But it ended up being a rainy morning when the race started at 7 AM. So I decided to stay home till the rain stopped and not to risk my camera gear getting wet, as I do not have waterproof housing for my camera. I have never bothered to get one since I do not normally do any photography in rainy conditions.


After the rain stopped, I managed to drive up to Providence near the 20 miles mark around 9:30 AM, and took my first set of photos of the marathon. I then stopped at Riverheights at 22 miles mark to take a few shots, and finally ended up at the finish line to capture more images. Here is a set of photos from the event.


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Photos from the 20th mile location in Providence

Image #1 :  It is amazing to me that a runner can give me a smile and thumbs up after running for 20 miles!

Image #2 : Beautiful Cache Valley in the background



Image #3 : All smiles even at the 20th mile mark. Just amazing!



Image #4 :  The 4:15 group



Image #5 : More smiles. I truly admire their endurance level


Image #6 : I wonder what is streaming through those headphones!



Image #7 : Intense concentration








After taking the above set of photos at the 20th mile spot in Providence, I went up to the 22nd mile spot in River Heights where they had a refreshment booth.  Here are a set of photos from this location.

Photos from the 22nd mile location in River Heights

Image #8 : Prepared to brave the rain



Image #9 :  In colorful rain gear 


Image #10 : Staying hydrated is important  




Image #11 :  Need to meet the time target


Image #12  :  4:30 



Image #13 :  Staying motivated through cool tunes


Image #14 :  Looks like those guys at the back are having a really fun time. Is he really running a marathon bare foot ?





Photos from the finish line


Image #15 :  What is the probability of finding your clothes ?




Image #16 :  Garden of bagged belongings




 Image #17 : Wrapped in a cool blanket and ready to greet the runners at the finish line



Image #18 : Yessss!





Image #19 : Emotional finish!




Image #20 : It is worth all the agony




Image #21 : Truly inspiring 




Image #22 :  Just past the finish line




Image #23 :  What goes through the mind after crossing the finish line?




Image #24 :  What an achievement! Congratulations!!!



 Image #25 :  Relieved and proud




Image #26 :  Well deserved recognition at the finish line





Image #27 :  A highly deserved medal 





Image #28 :  A good way to chill after a successful finish






Image #29 :  A well deserved massage after a marathon





 Image #30 :  A future marathon runner

 

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