Traverse Mountain Half Marathon
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Traverse Mountain Half Marathon
The Traverse Mountain Half Marathon is a paved, late-fall road/trail event in Highland City, Utah, scheduled for November 7, 2026. The course uses the Murdock Canal Trail and the Utah Rail Trail, keeping runners on established paved trails without road crossings or shared vehicle right of way. The route passes a large pedestrian bridge, reaches Shadow Ridge Park at the halfway point, and offers repeated views of Lone Peak, Box Elder, and Mount Timpanogos. The race starts and finishes at Mitchell Hollow Park, 6450 W 10400 N, Highland, UT 84003.
Amenities and services include a well marked course, locally made finisher and age-group medals, a quality race shirt, free race photos provided by Xotio Media using bib recognition with no watermark, live results, and well stocked aid stations. Post-race food includes freshly baked cinnamon rolls, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas. Overall male and female winners receive custom plaques and 1st-place gift cards from Salt Lake Running Company; age-division medals are awarded 1st through 3rd across multiple age brackets (under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
Packet pickup is available the Friday before the race at Salt Lake Running Company. Free parking is provided at Mitchell Hollow Trailhead (about 50 spots) with overflow at a nearby church at 6722 W 10400 N, Highland, UT. Average temperatures for the date are listed as high 54°F and low 39°F. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
