Happy Trails Marathon
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About the race
Happy Trails Running plans a spring road and trail event in South Jordan, Utah, with the race organizer hoping for April 17, 2027 while the exact April date remains TBD pending city scheduling. The race starts and finishes at East River Front Park, 10911 S River Front Pkwy.
The event offers two distances:
- Marathon : 26.2 miles, +970 ft elevation gain, 97% paved trail
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles, +221 ft elevation gain, 92% paved trail
Both courses follow the Jordan River Parkway trail for most of the route and pass bridges, dense tree-lined sections, golf courses, parks, and river views. The marathon and half marathon courses are marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Aid stations are placed along the routes and provide water, Gatorade, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, Swedish Fish, fruit, cola and ginger ale, and basic first aid supplies including Vaseline.
Field sizes are capped at 150 runners for each distance. Registered participants receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Packet pickup is offered the day before at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store and there is same-day pickup at the starting area. Post-race food includes baked goods and drinks from Great Harvest Bread. Cutoff and aid removal follow a 7.5 hour pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
