Author: Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine

Not your typical turkey trot! Registration for this Thanksgiving morning (November 27) race includes a historically inaccurate buckle hat or bonnet and a long-sleeve cotton shirt designed with the fashions of pilgrims in mind. Add to the ridiculous costume if you like, then run a 5K through Thanksgiving Point’s golf course leading to a photo-worthy finish at Plymouth Rock. Stay and feast on apple cider and pumpkin bars. Age group and overall winners receive house-baked pies! Register by October 31 to get the hat for free. thanksgivingpoint.org

Get in the holiday spirit by running with hundreds of Santas at the Utah Santa Run races held in Salt Lake City (Nov. 22), Ogden (Nov. 29), and Provo (Dec. 6). All runners are required to wear a full Santa suit, which is included in their registration fee, as they run or walk a 5K. Volunteer elves provide milk, cookies, and water for all the Santas at aid stations along the way. Each event is followed by a Christmas concert or holiday light display. runsanta.com

Burn calories and support the Utah Food Bank at this Thanksgiving Day 10K and 5K on Thursday, November 27 at 12101 S. State St. in Draper, Utah. With over 5,000 participants last year, this is one of Utah’s largest races! The 10K begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 8:00 a.m. Bring a can of food for the Utah Food Bank. utahhumanrace.com

What’s New in Utah for the 2014-15 Winter Season [dropcap style=”square”]B[/dropcap]ig changes are happening at Utah ski resorts this winter. The opening of a new resort, the purchase of Park City Mountain Resort by Vail, and the proposed ONE Wasatch interconnect initiative are the biggest hits, and you can learn about these and other resort additions for 2014–15 below. See you on the slopes! Alta The popular Corkscrew run was regraded this summer so intermediates have a wide-open descent option from the top of Collins down to Alta’s Wildcat Base. Experts will be able to ski Alf’s High Rustler top…

by Ruggero Loda [dropcap style=”square”]T[/dropcap]he fall season is, for many runners, personal best season. Whether you are looking to start running, increasing your mileage for a fall race, or in it for fun and fitness, running shoes coming out this season have one thing in common: they are lighter than ever. We have run in, and tested, most of the newest editions hitting the market this season. Here is a list of the models we strongly recommend to runners of all shapes, sizes and abilities. As always, if you have questions about the make and model that’s right for you,…