Happy Trails Marathon

Draper, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Happy Trails Marathon takes place on April 18, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. The event includes the following race distances:

  • 26.2 miles (Marathon)
  • 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)

Both races start and finish at East River Front Park (East Riverfront Pavilion). Registration categories include early, normal, and late pricing. Registration closes on April 17 at 11:59 PM MT. Each race has a participant cap of 250.

Course and services

Both routes run mostly along the Jordan River Parkway and are marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. The marathon route is 96% paved trail and 4% sidewalk with a total elevation gain of +392 ft. The half marathon is 92% paved trail and 8% sidewalk with a total elevation gain of +216 ft. The event follows a 7.5 hour pace cutoff.

Aid stations are located along the courses and provide Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, soda, and small snacks. Aid stations also carry basic first aid supplies, Vaseline, IcyHot, and Ibuprofen. Packet pickup is available the day before at Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy and same-day pickup is available at the start line. Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal; free course and finish photos are provided without a watermark. Free parking is available at the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
392 m+
Marathon
21 km
216 m+
Half Marathon
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