South Mountain Half Marathon
Lehi, United States • 2 May 2026
Event overview
The South Mountain Half Marathon is a 13.1 miles out-and-back race in Lehi, Utah. The course follows the Jordan River Parkway for most of the distance, passes Thanksgiving Point, and climbs into the foothills of South Mountain. The route is fully paved and has a total elevation gain of +624 ft. The event has a participant cap of 250 runners.
Course and logistics
The race starts and finishes at Olympic Park next to the Jordan River. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Aid stations are positioned along the route and provide Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, and small snack items. Bathrooms are noted at several aid stations and at the finish. Spectator locations include Jordan Narrows Park (mile 4.6 and 8.6) and Parry Farms Park (mile 6.55).
Packet pickup is offered the day before at the Salt Lake Running store in Sandy and on race morning at the start line. Parking is free but limited; carpooling or drop-off is suggested. Volunteers receive a credit toward a future Happy Trails race (expires after one year). Awards include overall plaques and age-division medals for multiple age groups. Free race photos are provided and will be hosted online without a watermark. Late registration and registration closing dates are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.