Tag Archives: Running

Pioneer Day Classic 10k Run – Provo, Utah

When: Pioneer Day July 24th (check official site to be sure) Started in 2007 this Provo 10k run starts at Timpview High School. The course runs along the city streets Timpview Drive and Foothill Drive. The course touts a “Goliath” … Continue reading

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Deseret News Marathon – Salt Lake City, Utah

When: July 24th Pioneer Day(check official site to be sure) This marathon through Emigration Canyon is held every July in conjunction with Utah’s Pioneer Day celebration. This is a very fast course with a drop of over 3000 ft 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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Ragnar – Wasatch Back Relay – Logan to Park City, Utah

When: 3rd week of June This is Utah’s most popular team relay running event and it sells out nearly every year. Teams have been runing this 170 – 188.2+-mile race since 2004 Relay teams consist of of 12 members. During … Continue reading

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How to run a 5k race

I get a lot of questions about how to get started in running and getting in shape.  Almost every time I suggest using CoolRunning.com’s Couch to 5k running program.  It is a week by week schedule that will progress you from walking … Continue reading

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Ogden Marathon – Ogden, Utah

When: 3rd Saturday in May The bulk of this typically sold-out marathon is run in Ogden Valley which is actually east of Ogden City. The race starts in Huntsville, Utah and heads west towards Pineview Reservoir. The route goes around … 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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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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