Happy Trails Marathon
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Happy Trails Marathon
The event offers a Marathon and a Half Marathon held along the Jordan River Parkway Trail, with start and finish at East River Front Park in Utah. The course runs almost entirely on the Jordan River Parkway Trail and is noted for springtime flower trees along the route.
Distances
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Aid stations provide Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, gummy candy, and other assorted snacks. Free race photos are taken on course and at the finish and are provided online with bib recognition and no watermark.
Participants receive a high quality race shirt and a custom locally made finisher medal. Post-race food includes freshly made cinnamon rolls and pumpkin chocolate chip bread, plus chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas. Overall male and female top three receive custom locally made plaques, with gift cards provided for first place by Salt Lake Running Company. Age division medals are awarded to 1st through 3rd in standard age groups from 20-29 up to 70+.
Packet pickup is available Friday afternoon at Salt Lake Running Company and same-day pickup at the start area. Registration tiers and fees are: Marathon early $80, normal $90, late $100; Half Marathon early $60, normal $70, late $80. Late registration begins March 15 and closes April 9. Free parking is available next to the park. The race plans to clear aid following a 7.5 hour pace. Average temperatures are about 66 F high and 44 F low. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
