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Happy Trails Marathon

Draper, United States • 18 Apr 2026

The Happy Trails Marathon, held in South Jordan, Utah, offers a scenic 26.2-mile course along the Jordan River Parkway Trail, starting and finishing at East River Front Park. The route is mostly on paved trails with no road crossings, featuring beautiful springtime views of blossoming trees, bridges, parks, and golf courses. The marathon includes multiple aid stations stocked with water, nutrition, and first aid supplies.

A half marathon option follows a similar picturesque path. The event emphasizes a friendly atmosphere with quality race shirts, custom locally made finisher medals, post-race breakfast, and awards for overall and age group winners. The race caps at 250 runners to maintain a personal experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Draper

Race information

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26 mi
392 m+
Marathon 26.2 Miles
13 mi
216 m+
Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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