Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K
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Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K : June 12, 2027
The event in Holladay, UT includes multiple entry options: a half marathon, a 5K, VIP and slow-racer half marathon entries, a virtual race, and an invitation-only pacer half marathon. The half marathon starts near Solitude Ski Resort and runs approximately 13.1 miles downhill to Cottonwood Heights City, with a net decline of more than 3,000 feet. The route passes mountain scenery, a running stream from spring runoff, and stretches of pine trees.
Aid stations are located at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11.55 and provide water, Powerade, restrooms and a relief kit (bandaids, feminine napkins, muscle rub heat, body lube). Mile 8 also supplies GU gels. The half marathon course is USATF certified and was measured with calibrated bicycles.
Race medals are part of the event: a standard 4 inch finisher medal is given, plus a PR medal for personal records and a Drop13lbs medal awarded on an honor system for those who lose 13 pounds during training and race participation. Age group awards are also part of the event prize structure.
Location for the event is listed as 6556 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Holladay, UT 84121. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
