Jordan River Marathon
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Jordan River Marathon - South Jordan, UT
The Jordan River Marathon and Half Marathon take place on September 18, 2027 in South Jordan, Utah. The events are organized by Happy Trails Running and start and finish at East River Front Park, 10911 S River Front Pkwy.
Distances
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
The marathon follows a chosen 26.2 mile segment of the Jordan River Parkway Trail, a longer 40 mile trail system. The marathon route includes wetlands, ponds, golf courses, parks, bridges, and river views. The marathon reports about +995 feet total elevation gain and is primarily paved trail (99% paved, 1% sidewalk). The half marathon covers 13.1 miles with about +226 feet elevation and is mostly paved (95% paved, 5% sidewalk).
Aid stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, candy, and basic first aid supplies including Vaseline. The course is marked with flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. The marathon follows a 7.5 hour pace cutoff.
Runners receive a race shirt and locally made finisher and age medals. The event offers free race photos, live results, post race baked goods, and free parking near the park. Field size is limited to 300 runners to match trail capacity. Packet pickup is available before the event at a local running store and on race day at the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
