Tag Archives: Half Marathon

Provo River Half Marathon – Provo, Utah

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 … Continue reading

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Crandall Canyon Memorial Half Marathon – Huntington, Utah

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 … Continue reading

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N.U.T.S. Trail Half Marathon – Ogden, Utah

When: Third Saturday in August (check official site to be sure) The Northern Utah Trail Series (N.U.T.S) produces this dirt trail half marathon. It begins at Rainbow Gardens in Ogden and runs along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, with pieces of … Continue reading

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Hand Cart Days Half Marathon – Bountiful, Utah

When: Pioneer Day July 24th (check official site to be sure) This Bountiful Half-Marathon is held in conjunction with the city Handcart Days Celebration held each year on the 24th of July. The event also hosts the Frontier 5k and … Continue reading

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Hobbler Half Marathon – Springville, Utah

When: 2nd Saturday in July (check official site to be sure) 2010 is the inaugural year for the half marathon that starts up the left fork of Hobble Creek Canyon and ends in Springville city at Arts Park. Run13.com is … 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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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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