Juniper Canyon Half Marathon
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Juniper Canyon Half Marathon
The Juniper Canyon Half Marathon is a trail race in Herriman, Utah, organized by Happy Trails Running and starting and finishing at W&M Butterfield Park. The course covers 13.1 miles with a total elevation gain of +1,681 feet and is approximately 93% single track and 7% paved. The route follows the Herriman City Trail System and includes sections on Diamondback Trail, Eric's Trail, Mustang Trail, and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, forming a lollipop loop that returns to the finish via the same approach.
Aid stations are placed along the course and may be as much as 5.9 miles apart; participants are advised to plan for hydration accordingly. Station supplies include Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, and assorted snacks. Navigation is by pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals; the course is described as easy to follow after the first quarter mile. Segment details include 3.9 miles to the first aid, a 5.3 mile middle section, and a final 3.9 miles back to the finish with respective elevation changes noted in the course description. There is no cutoff time.
Event logistics include a packet pickup on the Friday before the race at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store and race day pickup at the event site. The half marathon field is capped at 200 runners. Post race offerings include a high quality race shirt, a locally made finisher medal, awards by division, free race photos, live results, and a Great Harvest Bread breakfast. Parking is free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
