Author: Jenny Willden

Start training now for this spring half marathon in Moab on March 19! Enjoy a gorgeous course that winds alongside the Colorado River through a deep red rock canyon for the first 11 miles, and then takes runners to a green, shady finish at Swanny City Park in downtown Moab. Call 435-259-4525 for registration details or visit the website. moabhalfmarathon.org

Celebrate the coming of spring at Moab’s road cycling festival March 12–15. Demo bikes, ride beautiful roads, enjoy great speakers and more. This event raises funds for cancer survivorship and research programs, including the Moab Cancer Treatment and Resource Center. For more info call 435-259-3193. skinnytireevents.com

Head to Snowbasin February 10–13 to see the best skiers and snowboarders battle it out at the Winter Dew Tour Toyota Championships. Snowbasin is elevating the four-day championship event by building a 22-foot superpipe and showcasing top winter athletes from around the world competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe). Snowbasin is a host resort for the second consecutive year on the Winter Dew Tour and is closing out the season with the Toyota Championship for the first time. Watching all events is free to the public. Full event schedule available online. snowbasin.com

Watch the best snowkiters in the world show off their skills at this kiteboarding festival on February 18–21 at Strawberry Reservoir. Introductory kite clinics, demos, free ride sessions, kite races and multi-evening festivities make this an event you shouldn’t miss! The main riding area and the location for this year’s event will be at the Strawberry snowkite spot, directly off Highway 40 just east of Heber City. snowkitetour.com

Support the fight against breast cancer at this beginner- and family-friendly 3K or 5K snowshoe walk or 3K snowshoe race. The walk/race will take place at Mountain Dell Golf Course just east of Salt Lake City up I-80 on February 5. Free demo snowshoe use is included in the registration fee. tubbsromptostomp.com

Run a 5K with your sweetie at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 12 at the South Davis Recreation Center (550 N. 200 West, Bountiful). After finishing, bring your kids to run the Cupid’s 1K. There will be fun prizes for singles, couples and families. southdavisrecreation.com

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by running a half marathon on Saturday, March 19 at 9 a.m. in Saratoga Springs. Course start and finish will be at Westlake High School (99 North 200 West, Saratoga Springs). This is a loop course, not an out and back. Each participant will receive a custom race shirt and a finisher medal. Fee is $35 for pre-registration and $45 for late registration after March 6. For more information call Fleet Feet Sports at 801-756-5800. active.com

Flee the inversion and escape to Bryce Canyon for President’s Day Weekend (February 19–21). Held annually at Ruby’s Inn, this festival features cross- country ski races, archery clinics, an archery biathlon competition, free snowshoe tours, free photography clinics, sled races, snow sculptures, kids’ activities and more. Events may be subject to change due to snow and weather conditions. Call 435-834-5341 for more information. rubysinn.com

Have cabin fever because of frigid weather and inversion? Our Late Winter issue is your remedy. It’s packed with stories about enjoying winter outdoors, like staying safe in avalanche-prone areas (pg. 10), winter travel adventures in Durango (pg. 22), a newbie’s guide to telemark skiing (pg. 16), the benefits of rolfing for winter athletes (pg. 18) and much more. Still reading this Editor’s Note in the print edition of Outdoor Sports Guide? Save paper and take the magazine anywhere with the new Issuu app for Android phones. Download the free app, create an account, search for Sports.Guide and hit Subscribe.…

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