Author: Jenny Willden

Complete a sprint triathlon this winter without freezing your butt off at Elevate’s Winter Indoor Triathlon! Races take place at Elevate (147 West 400 North, Orem) on January 21 and March 17. The triathlon runs from 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., but you must call to schedule your own start time. Event includes t-shirts, swag, raffle prizes and post-race recovery snacks. Must provide your own bike. Call Elevate at 801-221-9060 for more information or contact race director, Greg Phillips, at 801-830-8426 or greg@elevateutah.com. myelevateutah.com

See competitors from around the world challenge each other on Deer Valley’s 2002 Olympic runs. Event runs February 1–4 beginning with evening entertainment on Main Street in Park City. Mogul finals on February 2, Aerial finals on February 3, Dual Mogul finals on February 4. The events will be televised on NBC on February 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. EST. All events are free to the public. deervalley.com

Celebrate the season at Canyons on Saturday, December 17 where the first 50 guests who don St. Nick’s attire will ski or ride for free! Guests must be in FULL costume, no partial costumes count. You can also dress as Mrs. Claus or an elf. Registration takes place at the top of the Cabriolet in the Resort Village from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. thecanyons.com

Escape the cold and head to St. George February 2–4 for a running retreat and race for women only! Participants will learn to train smarter with elite runners and get a personal training regimen. Includes group runs, yoga, pilates, and Zumba classes and an entry in 5K or half marathon race. One meal and snacks are included along with a sweet swag bag. The retreat is for ALL skill levels. Event will be hosted at Red Mountain Resort in Ivins, Utah. Or sign up for just the 5K or half marathon on Saturday. runlikeagirlretreat.com

Get free chocolate treats like ice cream, chocolate milk and chocolate-covered strawberries when you ski Solitude on Saturday, January 21. Look for chocolate stations around the base area and on-mountain. Complete your Passport to Chocolate and be eligible to win fabulous prizes at the 1:30 p.m. drawing at Moonbeam. skisolitude.com

Support the fight against breast cancer at this family-friendly 5K snowshoe walk or 3K snowshoe race on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. The walk and race take place at Quinn’s Junction in Park City. Free demo snowshoes are available. tubbsromptostomp.com

Start the new year off right with a fun 5K obstacle course in the snow at Soldier Hollow on Saturday, January 7 at 10:00 a.m. As if running on packed snow wasn’t enough, there will be twists and turns, climbing walls, cargo nets, tubes and other surprises. For more information email info@wasatchracing.com. lickthepole.com

Ring in the new year on a run! The 5K starts at 11:30 p.m. on December 31 at Sugarhouse Park (2100 S. 1500 E.) Check-in is next door at Highland High School. Racers go two laps around the park, and all runners who cross the finish line before midnight receive a plaque. slctrackclub.org

Try the latest in ski and snowboard technology from Atomic, Burton, K2, Lib Tech, Nordica, Salomon, Rossignol, Roxy, Volkl and more on Saturday, December 10 for free with a lift ticket or season pass. The demo runs from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at Red Pine Lodge. thecanyons.com

Learn a new winter sport at affordable clinics (from $5 and $35) this season. Clinics are offered in the sports of bobsled, cross country, curling, figure skating, hockey, luge, skeleton, ski jumping, skiing, snowboarding, speed skating and telemark. Events take place during December and January at local ski resorts and the Utah Olympic Park. To register online and see the full event calendar, visit the website. utahwintergames.org