Author: Jenny Willden

Resort Report By Rachael Hodson With fall in full swing, there are still ample opportunities to head up to the mountains for a little fun and relaxation before the snow flies. Hiking, mountain biking and fabulous food await you! Also, while some resorts are taking it easy this year on improvements, others are spending plenty to improve skier visits and help our state’s economic woes. From new lifts to added terrain and eco-friendly toilets, Utah’s ski resorts are ready to welcome this season’s visitors with more amenities and first-rate new features. Take a look…

Powell3 Triathlon Challenge Can’t get enough of racing in triathlons? Head south for this late-season race on Saturday, October 23 at 8 a.m. The triathlon takes place at the Lake Powell Stateline Marina at Wahweap! The course is beautiful and you’ll enjoy warm air and water temperatures. Sprint and Olympic distances will be offered. For more information call 801-335-4940 or email info@onhillevents.com. powell3.com

Ski Utah Silver and Gold Passes Ski and ride at 13 Utah resorts all season for one low price! For only $2,400 you can purchase the Ski Utah Silver Pass, which is non-transferable and allows you to ski 30 days at each resort. If you want a transferable pass, the Ski Utah Gold Pass allows you to ski 50 days at each participating resort and costs $3,400. Silver and Gold Pass holders can also enjoy cross-country skiing at most nordic areas. Email skiinfo@skiutah.com or call 801-534-1779 to purchase a pass. skiutah.com

Squatters Chasing Tail 5K Fun Run Help Therapy Animals of Utah by running (or walking) at their 5K fundraiser on Saturday, November 6. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Wheeler Farm (6351 South 900 East) in Salt Lake City. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to participate. For more information, call 801-808-0804.

Utah Human Race Burn some calories before Thanksgiving dinner at this annual 5K run/walk on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m. The event begins at Draper’s Factory Outlet Mall (12101 Factory Outlet Drive) and raises funds for the Utah Food Bank. utahhumanrace.com

Provo Halloween Half Marathon Start off your Halloween festivities early at this half marathon that features a fast, scenic downhill course boasting a total elevation loss of 2,008 feet. The race takes place on Saturday, October 30 at 9 a.m. and begins at the Alpine Loop above the Sundance Resort at Aspen Grove. However, all runners will be required to meet at the Shops@Riverwoods to take a bus to the starting line. Runnable costumes are encouraged, and all runners will receive a technical event shirt and a participation medal.

Pink Half Marathon Utah’s first women’s-only half marathon is here! The race starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, beginning at Park City High School Football Field (1780 Kearns Boulevard). Registration is $60 and includes a sweet schwag bag with a women’s tech tank top, chocolate, beauty products, kitchenware and more. Plus, you’ll enjoy great finish line amenities like food, massages and an oxygen bar. The race takes place in October because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all proceeds will benefit UCREW (Utah Cancer Resource and Education for Women). Email info@thepinkseries.com for more information. thepinkseries.com

Sports-Am Cold Turkey 6K Run or walk this fun Thanksgiving Day 6K. Begins at 9 a.m. and starts at the Utah State Capitol. You run up City Creek Canyon and back down to finish at Memory Grove. Registration is $25. sports-am.com

New Warren Miller Movie Screenings Get ready for winter by checking out Warren Miller’s latest film, Wintervention, at select Utah locations. If you live near Salt Lake, see the movie at Abravanel Hall at 8 p.m. on October 22–3. It’s showing at Orem’s SCERA Center for the Arts on October 19–20 at 7:30 p.m. and on October 21 at 6 and 9 p.m. Ogdenites can see it at Peery’s Egyptian Theater on October 27–28 at 7:30 p.m. Park City residents can watch it on October 29–30 at 8 p.m. Everyone attending Wintervention will receive a free ticket to The Canyons!…

Editor’s Note This summer I gave up my gym membership for the first time in years, and to replace my normal cardio routine, I took up running. The more I ran, the more I wanted to run. I signed up for my first half marathon, the women’s-only Pink Half Marathon, and in training I’ve advanced far faster than I imagined possible. Training for a race has made me dedicated to improving and inspired me to reach new goals. Challenge yourself and train for something this fall. Whether it’s a 5K charity run, a lengthy bike ride, or a full marathon,…