Ogden Nature Center – Fly With the Flock 5k Trail Run – Ogden, Utah

Posted on May 1, 2011 by geosport

The Ogden Nature Center is a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public year-round. With 1.5 miles of walking trails, it seems natural to host an annual 5K trail run.

The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. with a one-lap (2.5K) option for young runners.

The event also has a gourmet pancake breakfast after the run, catered by Union Grill.

When:

First Saturday in May

2011: Saturday, May 7 at 8 am

(check official site to be sure of all dates and start times)

Where:

966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah, 84404

Links:

Official Site:
http://www.ogdennaturecenter.org/component/content/article/7/5-fly-with-the-flock-5k-register-now

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Thanksgiving Point 5k Run – Lehi, Utah

Posted on April 27, 2011 by geosport

New in 2011, is a 5k run along with the Thanksgiving Point Half-Marathon. Though the race itself isn’t in the Gardens, the race is held in conjunction with the annual Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. Thanksgiving Point is a beautiful area with many activities for the whole family.

100% of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Museum of Natural Curiosity Project.

The event also hosts a 3/4 mile Fun Run for kids and a Half Marathon.

When: The 4th or 5th Saturday in April
2010: Saturday April 24
2011: Saturday April 30

Description of the course:

The race starts at the Thanksgiving Point Electric Park and is run along the streets that circumnavigate the Thanksgiving Point grounds.Links

Official Site Thansgiving Point

Map:
href=”http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/27205172″>MapMyRun.com

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Suncrest Mountain Race 5k – Draper, Utah

Posted on September 8, 2010 by geosport

This is a challenging road and mountain trail course that starts in Draper at the Village Green Park in Suncrest. Suncrest is a beautiful area that has great views of both Utah and Salt Lake Valleys.

This is a fun family event with activities, booths, food and music. There will also be a memorial to honor our fallen servicemen and women. In 2010, all proceeds will go to the Utah National Guard Trust. This race first debuted in 2007.

In addition to the 5k the event will host a Half-Marathon and 3k fun run

When:

Second Saturday in September

2010: September 11th 7:00 AM

(check official site to be sure of all dates and start times)

Links:

Official Site:
utmountainracing.com/

Maps:
5K Course

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SoJo 5k Race – South Jordan, Utah

Posted on September 3, 2010 by geosport

2010 is the first year for this September 5k race in South Jordan. Starting and ending at the West River Front Park this race boasts a full mile along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.

Produced in part by the Healthy South Jordan Coalition the event will host pasta feed the night before the race at the park. (You can pick up you race packet then too.)

In addition to the 5k, the event hosts a Marathon, Half-Marathon and Kids Marathon (1/2 mile run) and will have a finish line expo with food, booths and activities.

When:Last Saturday in September (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
sojomarathon.com

Maps:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ut/south%20jordan/406128146104078974

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The Dirty Dash Salt Lake City 10k Mud Run – Midway, Utah

Posted on August 23, 2010 by geosport

This is a race that might be as fun to watch as it is to participate in. It’s a good thing to because in a little over 2 months the first (2010) Dirty Dash Salt Lake City sold out. This 10k race or obstacle course in the mud is limited to 4000 participants and teams.

Update In 2010 a second race has been added for the same day. 9:00AM and 4:00PM

If you watch, you will have the opportunity to get in on the action and donate to a good cause. For $1, people can buy a water balloon to pelt at runners as they go by. Salt Lake County alternative school Vista will prepare and sell the 2,000 watery weapons and some Super Soakers. Proceeds will go to a charity of the students’ choice.

The Dirty Dash will also be benefiting the Soldier Hollow Legacy Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The event also hosts a Piglet Plunge…a short fun mud run for kids 12 and under.

When:Last Saturday in September

2010: September 25th 9:00AM *and* 4:00PM

(check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
http://www.thedirtydash.com

Maps:
http://www.thedirtydash.com/map.aspx

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Alpine Days Mountain Bike Race – Alpine, Utah

Posted on August 3, 2010 by geosport

The yearly city celebration in Alpine, Utah hosts a mountain bike race at its popular Lambert Park. Lambert Park host over 16 miles of single track mountain bike trails.
The race has three options: Beginner, Sport and Expert.

When: First Saturday of August 7:00AM (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
http://alpinecity.org

Lambert Park info:
http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/lambert.htm

Maps:
http://www.alpinecity.org/PDF/Mt_Bike_Map.pdf

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Provo River Half Marathon – Provo, Utah

Posted on July 28, 2010 by geosport

Started in 1992, the Provo River 1/2 Marathon starts at the South Fork of Provo Canyon. The course runs though the canyon largely along a paved trail that runs along the Provo River. The finish is at the Riverwoods shopping area.
The race is popular and has “filled up” for 13 straight years as of 2009.

When: First Saturday in August (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
http://trailrun.com

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Layton Kids Triathlon – Layton, Utah

Posted on July 25, 2010 by geosport

If your under 12 this youth triathlon in Layton, Utah is for you. The Youth Tri consists of a 100 Yard swim , 1 Mile bike ride and a .44 Mile run.
The event is held in conjunction with The Layton Triathlon
Rinse, Ride, Run, Repeat, or Relay (Team).
Official Site:
On Hill Events produces this race and has helped raise funds for charities like the Ogden Christmas Village, Life Line, Be In Motion Foundation, Page HS Basketball, Provo Winter Fest, and more.

When: Last Saturday in July (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
www.laytontriathlon.com

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Crandall Canyon Memorial Half Marathon – Huntington, Utah

Posted on July 25, 2010 by geosport

This memorial run started in 2009, two years after a collapse in the Crandall Canyon Mine trapped 6 miners and a later collapse killed 3 rescuers. This race was formed in their memory.
The course is described as a fast downhill race but starting at 8,800 feet above sea level may have some gasping for more oxygen.

The event also hosts a 5k and 10k race.

Crandall Canyon mine is in the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the race runs along State Road 31 part of the Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway

When: Last Saturday in July or first Saturday in August (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
http://www.mammothmarathons.org/ccmr/ccmr.html

Maps:
http://www.mammothmarathons.org/ccmr/ccmrmap.html

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Coopers 5k Run – Orem, Utah

Posted on July 24, 2010 by geosport

This memorial and appreciation run is for a good cause: To show appreciation for the Orem City Police, Fire and EMS departments and to memorialize 4-year old Cooper with at “Cooper Scholarship” at a local preschool.
2010 is the first year for the race and it looks to be a fun way to support a good cause.

When: July 31 (check official site to be sure)

Links:

Official Site:
http://coopersrun.org

Maps:
http://coopersrun.org/map.html

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