Salt Lake Marathon
Celebrate 10 years of the Salt Lake Marathon on Saturday, April 21, 2013. Enter the marathon, half marathon, bike tour, 5K, and have your little ones compete in the kids’ marathon. The Quality of Life Expo will be on Thursday…
Author Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden
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.
From the Editor- Keeper 2013
Crossing the finish line at my first Disneyworld Half Marathon was a thrill, and I can’t wait to race Disney again! But even if you can’t jet off to the Magic Kingdom, there are fantastic race experiences right here in…
From the Editor – Winter 2013
On a recent drive back from Park City, I watched my car’s temperature gauge plummet as I descended into the great, gray blanket that is Salt Lake City’s ever-present inversion. Like an unwanted suitor, this muggy mess is relentless, suffocating…and…
Salt Lake City Challenge
Gather your friends and sport your spandex at this Amazing Race-style competition. Teams of two or more dash around the city to solve clues and explore new areas in a race against time! Cash prizes are up for grabs for…
Run the Slam
Join this group and compete against other top runners in Utah Valley’s top eight half marathons. You’ll get $5 off each race entry, guaranteed entry into all eight races, cool finisher’s shirt, window sticker, and a unique medal for each…
Shamrock Half Marathon
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a half marathon race in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, March 16. This is a perfect training race for spring marathons like Ogden and Utah Valley. Great course with plenty of up and downhill! All participants…
Canyons Spring Gruv
Welcome the changing seasons at the Canyons’ Spring GRÜV from March 22–31. For 10 days they will host huge, free concerts in the Resort Village, the famous Pond Skimming Contest, and Red Bull Schlittentag! thecanyons.com
Red Rock Relay Dixie
Escape winter treadmill running and bring your five favorite running buddies to St. George on Saturday, March 9 for a one-day, six-person relay! Each team member does just two legs. This is a great race to motivate you to train…
Skinny Tire Fest 2013
Think Moab is only for mountain bikers? Moab is home to some of the world’s best road biking too. Experience Moab’s best pavement rides at this annual festival from March 9–12. Stay all weekend and enjoy four beautiful rides: through…
The Book Shelf Winter 2013
Favorite Hikes In & Around Zion National Park By Tanya Milligan and Bo Beck This comprehensive year-round hiking guide features the best trails in Southwest Utah, Northwest Arizona, and Canyon Country with detailed directions (including GPS coordinates), great photos, needed…