Happy Trails Marathon
The beautiful Jordan River has plenty to offer for a Marathon. Just like our Half Marathons that run along the Jordan River we have taken what we feel is the best course for running and scenery. This course takes place almost entirely on paved trails with no running on or crossing the road at all. This course will be green and beautiful during the Spring with flower trees in full bloom. You will fall in love with the Jordan River Parkway trail after this one!
Race
April 18th 2026
Start and finish at East River Front Park
Marathon will start 6:45 am
Early - $75 (ends 11/17)
Normal Registration - $85
Late - $95 (begins 3/18)
Half Marathon will start 7:30 am
Early - $60 (ends 12/17)
Normal Registration - $70
Late - $80 (begins 3/18)
Packet pickup
Friday 3 pm to 6 pm at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store 8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070.
Same Day packet pickup begins at 5:30 am located at the starting line
We recommend all runners arrive at least 45 minutes before their races start time to ensure a stress free and smooth start. Pre-race announcement 15 minutes before the 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, muffins, 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!
Navigation
Course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. We don't want anybody getting lost!
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have Tailwind, 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.
Parking
Free parking, there are hundreds of parking spaces located at the park.
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 $70 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 March 18th and closes April 17th at 11:59 pm
We cannot guarantee all participants registering after March 18th 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
Cutoff Times
For specific times at aid stations see course map. We will pull aid from the course following a 7.5 hour pace. We feel this is a very generous cut off, we want everyone finishing!
Weather
Average high is 60*F and average low is 44*F
Race Director - Don Hantla
801-230-5070
Loyalty Discount
Save $5 with code HAPPY if you plan to do more than one of our events this year or if you have referred a friend to sign up for one of our races this year.
Happy Trails Marathon 3rd Saturday April
Corner Canyon 5k Series May through Oct
Corner Canyon Half Series May through Oct
South Mountain Half 1st Saturday May
Butterfield Backyard 3rd Saturday May
Rose Canyon Ultra 1st Saturday June
Deer Creek Half 2nd Saturday July
Butterfield Canyon Half 3rd Saturday August
Jordan River Marathon 3rd Saturday September
Dimple Dell Half 2nd Saturday October
Jordan River Backyard 3rd Saturday October
Traverse Mountain Half 1st Saturday November
As a small company we depend greatly on word of mouth and runners coming back to run with us. This is another way we can say thank you!