Deer Creek Half Marathon
The Deer Creek Half Marathon starts and finishes in the Wasatch State Park. An amazing area home to some of Utah's most incredible trails. The majority of this race is run along the beautiful Deer Creek Reservoir.
This trail run is very beginner friendly for anyone deciding they want to give trail running a try. However, the rolling hills will still present a challenge for even the experienced runners looking to push themselves!
Race
July 13th 2024
Starts and finishes at the Soldier Hollow Group Pavilion
Half Marathon will start 6:30 am
Early Registration - $55
Registration - $65
Late Registration - $75
Packet pickup
Friday 3 pm to 6 pm at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store 8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070.
Race day pickup starts at 5:00 am.
We recommend all runners arrive at least 45 minutes early to ensure a stress free and smooth start. Pre-race announcement 15 minutes before race starts.
Swag
Runners will receive a high quality race shirt and a custom locally made finishers medal.
Post Race Breakfast
Great Harvest Bread will have cinnamon rolls, cookies, and pumpkin chocolate chip bread! We will also have chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas.
Awards
Overall male and female will receive a custom locally made plaque for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Salt Lake Running Company will provide 1st place with gift cards as well!
Age Division medals will also be handed out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female in these age groups: >20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Free Photos
Xotio Media will be on the course taking photos as well as the finish line. Photos will be hosted on their website providing easy access for downloads using bib recognition. We will NOT put a logo or watermark on your picture. Instead of ruining your picture with our logo we would rather rely on you telling your friends and family about our races!
Finish Line
Awards ceremony will be held when we have our winners. Revive Sport & Spine will be there to help with your aches and pains post race, Dr. Reheisse is amazing! We will also have a Photo backdrop for pictures with friends and family as well as Cornhole, our favorite game!
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and an assortment of whatever looks good at Costco that the race director wants an excuse to eat. Usually Swedish Fish or Nerd Clusters.
Navigation
Course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. We don't want anybody getting lost!
Parking
Free parking located around the pavilion.
Word of mouth
Your friends and family are the best way to promote this race. Running is much more fun with a buddy!
Volunteers
These events are not possible without help! To show our appreciation all volunteers will receive a $65 credit for any future Happy Trails race. Expires after one year. In addition volunteers will have access to food at the finish line area. Click here for more info!
Late Registration
Begins June 23rd and closes July 12th at 11:59 pm
We cannot guarantee all participants registering after June 13th will be able to order a shirt. We will order extra to do our best to accommodate late registration. If we do not have your size or you do not want a shirt you can use code NOSHIRT at checkout for $10 off registration.
Same Day Registration
Not available. Registration will close Friday night at 11:59 pm
Weather
Average high is 84*F and average low is 59*F in July for this area which stays cooler due to being higher than the Salt Lake Valley
Race Director - Don Hantla
801-230-5070