Deer Creek Half Marathon

Midway, United States • 11 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Deer Creek Half Marathon is scheduled for July 11, 2026, at Soldier Hollow Campground in Midway, Utah. The event is a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles and is limited to 225 runners. Registration tiers are listed as Early, Regular, and Late with stated fees; late registration opens June 11 and closes July 10. Packet pickup is offered the Friday before the race at Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy. Same-day registration is not available.

Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Live results and free race photos are provided. Post-race food includes items from Great Harvest Bread and beverages. Overall awards and age-division medals are given for top finishers; first-place prizes include gift cards supplied by a local running store.

Course and logistics

The course starts and finishes at the Soldier Hollow Campground and runs largely along Deer Creek Reservoir. The route reaches the Provo Jordan River Parkway about half a mile from the start, follows a well-packed dirt trail for roughly six miles before turning, and returns to the finish. Surface breakdown is approximately 95% dirt trail and 5% dirt single track, with a total ascent near +970 ft. Aid stations are spaced about 4.3 miles apart and supply Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and other snacks. Navigation is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Free parking is available near the pavilion, and there is no official course cutoff time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
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