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.
Get stoked for ski season at the world premiere screening of Warren Miller’s latest film, Flow State, at select Utah locations. Catch it in Salt Lake at Abravanel Hall on October 19–20 at 8:00 p.m. or in Ogden at Peery’s…
Wear your best Halloween costume to this 5K or 10K race on Saturday, October 27 in Draper. Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, cookies, Halloween fun, and a costume contest with prizes at the finish! Free Mummy Mile for kids 4–8 years…
Get your cape or costume ready for Utah’s second largest half marathon on Saturday, October 27 in Provo. You’ll begin above Sundance Resort on the beautiful Alpine Loop and run a downhill course to the finish at Riverwoods. A costume…
Embark on this 5K adventure run through a zombie-infested obstacle course at an outdoor haunted house! You’ll run to win, and for your life, as zombies chase you through insane obstacles. But at this race you can have your revenge…
End racing season by running one of Utah’s most scenic courses on Sunday, October 21 in Moab, UT. You’ll be enchanted by beautiful red rock and mountain views while being entertained at fun aid stations and by Taiko drummers along…
Run, eat donuts, run! Raise your heart rate and your blood sugar as you complete this 5K with a donut-eating stop on Saturday, November 10. Each donut you eat takes 10 seconds off your finish time! The race ends in…
Run with 100s of Santas at one of these festive races held in West Valley (Nov. 23), Ogden (Nov. 24), and Provo (Dec. 1). All runners are required to wear the full Santa suit included in their registration fee as…
Celebrate rivers and their history from November 9–11 in Moab at this educational gathering. You’ll receive up-to-date river education, see historic river-running films, listen to expert presenters, and take an eco-tour of Deadhorse Point State Park. The event supports guide…
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean triathlon season is over! This race is held Saturday, November 10 beginning at the Orem Fitness Center at 8:00 a.m. The 5K run and 10-mile bike ride will take place outside,…
By Tom Caughlan