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St. George marathon to generate $15M economic impact for 50th year

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Saturday marks the 50th year of the St. George Marathon, and it’s just one event drawing top national athletes to the city this weekend. (Photo: Samantha Hoffman, KUTV)Sharetopics: St. George Marathon Economic impact Greater ZionUtah tourism Road closuresPGA GolfHuntsman World Senior Games Monster Energy Trail HeroST.

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