Category Archives: Event

Crazy Bob’s Bairgutsman – Farmington, Utah

When: First Saturday in August This is not a typical race event. You must bring your own gear, food, water. It’s a hike/trail run up Bair Canyon toward’s Francis Peak and then down a dirt road through Farmington Canyon. The … Continue reading

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Great Salt Lake Half Marathon – Clearfield, Utah

The Great Salt Lake Marathon may start in Clearfield but over half of it is run on the largest lake west of the Mississippi. 7 miles of asphalt called the Antelope Island Causeway travels through the Great Salt Lake. Since … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Classic Half Marathon – Syracuse, Utah

When: Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) One of my favorite running stores, Striders Running, heads up this increasingly popular Half Marathon that begins and ends at the Jensen Nature Park in Syracuse on Bluff Rd. The race runs on … Continue reading

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Live wElle 5K Run/Walk – Springville, Utah

When: The Saturday of Memorial Weekend In 2007 this 5K race was started to honor the life of Elle Hullinger who died at 18 months old. Sounds like a fun community race. But I’m most impressed that the family is … Continue reading

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Race for the Cure – Salt Lake City, Utah

When: Second Saturday in May. Start time 8:30 The race for the Cure is probably the best known event for fund raising and building awareness for breast cancer and the Komen Foundation. Susan G. Komen died of breast cancer and … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Point Half Marathon – Lehi, Utah

The coolest thing about this marathon are the trails through the 55 acres of Thanksgiving Point Gardens and along the Jordan River Parkway. . The race is held in conjunction with the annual Tulip Festival. This is a beautiful area … Continue reading

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Utah Valley Marathon – Provo, Utah

This is a marathon that runs down the beautiful Provo Canyon. It starts in Wasatch County at the south-east end of the small town of Wallsburg. The course runs mostly down hill past Deer Creek Reservoir, Bridal Veil Falls and … Continue reading

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The Classic Race 10K– Layton, Utah

This 10K starts and ends at the Layton Commons Park. The course runs along Church street to Fort Lane and continues to Antelope Drive before returning to the park via Church Street and Fort Lane and Gentile Street. The race … Continue reading

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The Classic Race 2 Mile Walk – Layton, Utah

Description The 2 mile walking course is mostly along the trails inside of the Layton Commons Park. The event is typically held the 2nd Saturday in September and hosts this 2-mile walk, a 5k and a 10k run. Links The … Continue reading

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The Classic Race 5K – Layton, Utah

Description The 5k course travels south from the Layton Commons Park along Wasatch Dr. After a short time on Gentile Street the course heads north along Fort Lane to Gordon Avenue before returning to the park via Church Street. The … Continue reading

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