Perilous Pursuit
What motivates big risk? My nerves are surging as we approach the middle of the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho. My heart is beating fast. I take a few deep breaths and run through my mental checklist. I’m suited-up…
From the Editor / Fall 2014
Unseasonably warm weather this autumn has made for gorgeous racing conditions, but soon enough we’ll rake up the brilliantly colored leaves and a layer of white will blanket our city’s landscape. While you wait—with glee or dread—for the snow’s imminent…
The Pink Series
Grab your girls for Utah’s largest women’s half marathon and 5K race in Park City. The scenic race is held on Saturday, October 11 with the half starting at 9:00 a.m. and 5K at 9:45 a.m. on Park City’s roads…
Utah Great Pumpkin Regatta
Float in a boat made out of your own pumpkin at this annual competition at the Sugar House Park Pond on Saturday, October 18. The vessel must be made “mostly of pumpkins” so get creative on what that means to…
Great Pumpkin Race 5K or 10K
Wear your costume to these Halloween-themed 5 and 10K races on the Jordan River Parkway Trail in Riverton on Saturday, October 18. Finisher medals for everyone and free treats for those in costume! Registration includes pumpkin picking and free indoor…
Muffins and Mimosas 5K
Enjoy a fun fall 5K in downtown Salt Lake City that begins and ends at Gracie’s on Sunday, October 19. Following the race, participants enjoy breakfast and mimosas at Gracie’s. Open to participants 21 and up only. active.com
Donut Dash
Run, eat donuts, run! That’s the simplest explanation of this 5K on Saturday, November 8 in Salt Lake City that’s guaranteed to raise your blood sugar. There’s one donut-eating stop halfway through the race, and each donut you eat takes…
Utah Adventure+Gear Expo
Utah’s largest mountain recreation show. Find great deals and have the chance to demo some of the latest gear from many of the region’s amazing manufacturers, retailers, and providers of skiing, snowboarding, camping, biking, running, climbing, and other outdoor equipment…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas
Run The Strip at night with live music from November 14-16 in Las Vegas. Choose from the marathon, half marathon, half of the half, or 5K. Listen to bands along the course routes as you run past famous Vegas landmarks.…
Pilgrim Run
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…
Utah Santa Run
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…
Utah Human Race 2014
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!…