Happy Trails Marathon
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Event overview
The Happy Trails race day on April 18, 2026 includes a Marathon and a Half Marathon held at East River Front Park, 10900 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT. Distances offered:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Both races follow the Jordan River Trail for the majority of the route and use paved trails and some sidewalks. The marathon totals +392 ft elevation gain and is 96% paved trail, 4% sidewalk. The half marathon totals +216 ft elevation gain and is 92% paved trail, 8% sidewalk. Course navigation is provided with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals.
Logistics and services
Aid stations are placed along the courses and supply Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, and items such as Swedish Fish and bananas or grapes. Aid stations also carry a first aid kit, Vaseline, IcyHot, and Ibuprofen. The race provides packet pickup the day before at a local running store and same-day pickup at the start area. Free parking is available at the park with hundreds of spaces.
Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Post-race food from Great Harvest Bread includes cinnamon rolls, muffins, and pumpkin chocolate chip bread, plus beverages and fruit. Free race photos are taken on course and at the finish and are available via bib recognition without a watermark. Participant caps: Marathon 250, Half Marathon 250. Cutoff follows a 7.5 hour pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
