Happy Trails Marathon
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Event overview
The Happy Trails Marathon takes place on April 18, 2026, at East River Front Park in South Jordan, Utah. The event includes two distances:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
Both races have participant caps: marathon cap 250, half marathon cap 250. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Salt Lake Running Store and same-day pickup at the starting area. Free parking is available at the park.
Course and logistics
Both courses follow the Jordan River Trail for most of the route and run almost entirely on paved trails. Course metrics: the marathon is 26.2 miles with about +392 ft elevation gain and is 96% paved; the half is 13.1 miles with about +216 ft elevation gain and is 92% paved. The route passes bridges, tree-lined sections, golf courses, parks, and river views.
Aid stations are placed along the course and offer Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, soda, and small snacks. Aid stations also carry a first aid kit, Vaseline, IcyHot, and ibuprofen. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Post-race food includes items from Great Harvest Bread and beverage options. Free race photos will be taken and provided without a watermark. Cutoff follows a 7.5 hour pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
