Running at night is dangerous business. There are cars to avoid, wild animals to encounter, and rocks just waiting to trip you! Arm yourself with the latest nighttime gear arsenal, and be prepared for whatever comes at you after hours. Then when short winter days force you to hit the road past sunset, you’ll be ready, not worried.
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.
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Great Outdoor Family Gear Families can now enjoy more of the time they spend outside with new gear and gadgets that make life easier. Jenny Willden, editor of Outdoor Sports Guide magazine, shows some of her new favorite items. As seen on KSL Studio 5.
The Ups and Downs of Relay Racing Photos by LeAnna Stewart, Jenny Willden, and Courtney Ruff “We have some bad news ladies. The company scheduled to provide the pampering during the race was unable to attend at the last minute,” a voice said into a loudspeaker at the starting line. Ha ha, that’s a bad joke, I thought. Then I noticed no one was laughing. Pamperfest just got pamperless. If you don’t know what Pamperfest is, let me explain. This annual women’s cycling relay is a 160-mile trek from Snowbasin Resort in Ogden to Soldier Hollow in Midway held…
Start training now for Utah’s largest women’s only half marathon and 5K in Park City on Saturday, October 13. You’ll enjoy gorgeous scenery on Park City’s best paved and dirt trails as you run with other ladies! The finish line party at Newpark Plaza will have live music, prize giveaways, and yummy food. thepinkseries.com
Celebrate fall Oktoberfest-style by running and drinking…at the same time. This 5K consists of three 1-mile laps around Kiwanis Park in Provo with crazy obstacles throughout the course. To add to the fun, runners chug a root beer after each lap! After racing, test your luck at a three-legged race, wheelbarrow race, best lederhosen costume contest, root beer chugging contest, and a legendary hot dog eating slam. Race held Saturday, October 6. runoktoberfest.com
Run down Big Cottonwood Canyon at the peak of fall colors in Utah’s newest, and possibly fastest, half marathon, on Saturday, September 22. This is the first half or full marathon held in Big Cottonwood, and the downhill course is sure to delight newbies and seasoned runners alike. The scenic course begins at Brighton Ski Resort (full) or Silver Fork Lodge (half) and ends outside the canyon. All finishers will receive a medal and technical running shirt. Proceeds benefit the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. bigcottonwoodmarathon.com
Back for its second filthy installment this year, the Dirty Dash challenges you to go against everything your mother told you by running and slopping about in a muddy mess of inflatable obstacles. The course is 5.5 miles of muddy madness, but you can cut out early on a 3.5-mile shortcut. Kids 2–12 can get dirty on their own for just five bucks at the one-mile Piglet Plunge. Event held on Saturday, September 22 at Soldier Hollow in Midway. thedirtydash.com
Explore Salt Lake on your own two feet at Utah’s newest race, happening Saturday, October 13. But this event is more than a marathon, a half marathon, 5K run/walk, 26-mile bike tour, and kids’ 1K will be offered too. The course will hit some of Salt Lake’s best sights, including: the State Capitol, Hogle Zoo, Parley’s Trail, City Creek, and the 9th and 9th District. Entertainment from live bands and community cheer sections will keep you going on-course and the event concludes with a huge finish line party dubbed “Fit Stock.” Not interested in racing? Sign up as one of…
You’ve done Ragnar, now change up your relay racing and try this 24-hour, 400-mile cycling event. The race starts on September 21 with teams of 8, 4, 2, or even solo riders riding from Salt Lake City to St. George, Utah. You’ll drive one or two vehicles for your team and will support and encourage each other along the way. The course follows Historic Highway 89 most of the way, and you’ll pass through small towns and beautiful country as you ride through the day and night. Legs vary in length and difficulty, so plan accordingly to maximize your team’s…