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Create a vessel out of “mostly pumpkins” and use it to float/race around the Sugar House Park Pond in Salt Lake City at this ridiculous competition on Saturday, October 17. Be creative and bold in your boat design, and know…

Geared to a wide range of mountain biking enthusiasts from beginner to expert, this annual festival on September 25–27 at The Wedge Overlook (located southeast of Castle Dale, Utah) is a swell way to experience the area’s best trails. Guided…

Returning for a second year, this trail race weekend is moving up from last year’s October date to September 26–27. All races are held at Park City Mountain Resort with the 50-mile, 50K, Marathon, and Marathon Relay on Saturday and…

This four-day climbing and trail running festival is not about competition; it focuses on camaraderie and celebrating these popular outdoor pursuits in an outdoor area designed for them. The festival is September 17–20 inside Castle Rocks State Park near Almo,…

If you like flat, easy running races, the Discrete Peak Series is not for you. Different from all other trail races, this series focuses on short distances with maximal elevation gains that take you to the top of famed Utah…

Make a difference for those impacted by HIV/AIDS by registering to walk 2.5 miles with the Utah AIDS Foundation on Saturday, September 19 at City Creek Center at 9:30 a.m. Registration is free, but every donation helps to fight new…

Did you know you can participate in XTERRA Utah even if you didn’t qualify for the National Championship? XTERRA has an off-road triathlon that’s open to everyone on Saturday, September 19 at Snowbasin Resort in Ogden, Utah. Two distances are…

Make it a Sunday Funday from now through late September at Snowbasin’s free summer concert series. The lawn and patio outside Earl’s Lodge are converted into a free music festival with a barbecue menu, cold drinks, and kids’ games. Enjoy…

Oktoberfest at the Bird has grown into one of Utah’s biggest festivals, and the best part is that admission is always free! Enjoy German food, beer drinking, dancing, music and dance performances, beginning August 15 and continuing every Saturday and…

Every Wednesday evening from now until August 26, head into the Cottonwood Canyons for post-work trail races at Alta, Snowbird, and Solitude Ski Resorts. Choose from 5Kish or 10Kish courses and register for $20 (includes post-race raffle entry). Races begin…