Traverse Mountain Half Marathon
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Traverse Mountain Half Marathon
The Traverse Mountain Half Marathon is a late-fall road trail race held November 7, 2026, in Highland, Utah. The course uses the Murdock Canal Trail and the Utah Rail Trail, both paved and separated from vehicle traffic, and includes a large pedestrian bridge and a turnaround near Shadow Ridge Park. Runners pass views of Lone Peak, Box Elder, and Mount Timpanogos and start and finish at Mitchell Hollow Park (6450 W 10400 N, Highland, UT 84003).
Race amenities include a well-marked course, live results, free race photos with bib recognition, and well stocked aid stations providing Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, and assorted snacks. Registered participants receive a high-quality race shirt and a locally made finisher medal; age-division medals are awarded for 1st through 3rd in the listed age groups, and overall male and female top three receive custom plaques with 1st-place gift cards provided by Salt Lake Running Company.
Packet pickup takes place Friday afternoon at Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy (8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070). Parking is free at Mitchell Hollow Trailhead (about 50 spots) with overflow at a nearby church (6722 W 10400 N St, Highland, UT 84003). Postrace food is provided by Great Harvest Bread with cinnamon rolls, seasonal and pumpkin chocolate chip breads, plus chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas. Average temperatures for the event period are about 54 F high and 39 F low.
Volunteers receive a $70 credit for future Happy Trails races and access to finish-area food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
