Deer Creek Half Marathon

Event Overview

The Deer Creek Half Marathon is a trail run along the Deer Creek Reservoir in Utah. The event starts and finishes at the Soldier Hollow Campground. The course is described as beautiful and well-marked.

Distances

• Half Marathon

Course & Details

The majority of the route runs along the Deer Creek Reservoir. The course features rolling hills. The event is noted for being suitable for beginners trying trail running, while also presenting a challenge. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals.

Date & Location

The race takes place on July 11, 2026. The start and finish location is the Soldier Hollow Campground Group Pavilion. Free parking is available around the pavilion; no day-use fee is required for participants.

Registration & Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available the day before the race at the Salt Lake Running Company store in Sandy, Utah. Race-day packet pickup starts at 5:00 AM. Same-day registration is not available; registration closes the Friday night before the event. A loyalty discount is available with a code for runners doing multiple events.

Included with Registration

Participants receive a race shirt and a custom, locally made finisher's medal. Age division medals are awarded to the top three male and female runners in various age groups. Overall winners receive a custom topographic plaque and a gift card. Free race photos are provided by Xotio Media and are available for download without watermarks.

Post-Race & Amenities

A post-race breakfast is provided by Great Harvest Bread, featuring items like cinnamon rolls and cookies, along with chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas. Aid stations are stocked with Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger products, fruit, and candy. Physical therapists from Revive Sport & Spine will be at the finish line. Activities like cornhole and a photo backdrop are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.