Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
Over six kilometers into a 10K race, the course banks right as I follow the leading runners into an open side gate at the famed Hershey amusement park. If it weren’t for the collective of enthusiastic volunteers banging clappers together…
Pro cyclists travel from around the world to compete in the Tour de Utah, but even if you’re not a pro, you can get in on the action at the The Ultimate Challenge, one of North America’s most challenging, non-competitive…
Expect to suffer a bit as you run, bike, run, bike through trees, water, sand, and mud at this lap course for a total of 6.2 miles of running and 20 miles of biking. Relay teams welcome. Race held Saturday,…
The Deseret News Classic is Utah’s oldest road race, and it’s held in the pre-dawn hours every July 24. Start your Pioneer Day day of right by running the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K then stick around after to…
Forget early morning racing and stay up late instead for this nighttime run that begins at the stroke of midnight and is lit by a full moon. Run a half marathon, 10K, or 5K on either Provo’s River Trail System…
Ever feel disadvantaged on race day with your jogging stroller? This run is for you! Bring your chariot and your kiddos to this 5K and 10K race on Saturday, June 21, 2014 that caters to stroller pushers and awards them…
Triathletes love this race because it offers an open-water swim course without a long drive from the Salt Lake Valley. The swim is in Daybreak’s Oquirrh Lake, next is a bike ride to Kennecott and back, followed by a run…
To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Camp Williams, runners and cyclists have the rare opportunity to race on a military base that’s normally closed to the public on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Plus, your entry fee helps military families! There…
At Goldilocks all-women’s bike ride, you can choose just the right mileage with 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100-mile courses available. The May 10, 2014 ride is non-competitive and fully supported, making it a fun way to spend the day…
This new event is billed as an Outdoor Retailer™ Show for everyone. Held May 9-10, 2014 at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, the Expo is sponsored by the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation and is a marketplace where…