Jordan River Marathon
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Jordan River Marathon and Half Marathon : South Jordan, UT
The event on September 19, 2026 offers a Marathon and a Half Marathon on the Jordan River Parkway Trail, starting and finishing at East River Front Park, 10911 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095. The course follows selected miles of the 40 mile Jordan River Parkway Trail and passes wetlands, ponds, golf courses, parks, and multiple bridges.
Distances
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
Course and elevation details are provided for each race. The Marathon totals +995 ft elevation gain and is about 99% paved trail and 1% sidewalk. The Half Marathon totals +226 ft elevation and is about 95% paved trail and 5% sidewalk. The marathon uses a 7.5 hour pace cutoff; the half marathon has no cutoff.
Aid stations are placed along the courses and are stocked with Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, Swedish Fish, cola and ginger ale, and other snack items. Aid stations carry a first aid kit and Vaseline. Navigation is provided with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals.
Additional event details include locally made finisher and age medals, a race shirt, free race photos, live results, a post race breakfast provided by Great Harvest Bread, free parking near the park, and a participant cap of 300. The races are organized by Happy Trails Running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
