Jordan River Half Marathon
Jordan River Parkway Trail is a stunning 40 mile long trail. We have chosen some of the best miles to run on! You will run along this beautiful river for 13.1 miles taking in all of the great views it has to offer. Wetlands, parks, golf courses, ponds, bridges, this course has it all! Passing under and over bridges keeps you out of harms way offering a seamless trail experience that is hard to find on the asphalt these days.
Race
September 30th 2023
Starts and finishes at South Jordan City East Riverfront Pavilion
Half Marathon will start 7:00 am
Early Registration - $55
Registration - $60
Late Registration - $65
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 5:30 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 begins.
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, seasonal bread, and pumpkin chocolate chip bread! We will also have chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas.
Awards
Overall male and female for Half Marathon 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!
Navigation
Course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. We don't want anybody getting lost!
Parking
Free parking, there are hundreds of parking spaces located near 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 free race entry 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 September 11th and closes September 29th at 11:59 pm
We cannot guarantee all participants registering after September 4th 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 71*F and average low is 50*F
Race Director - Don Hantla
801-230-5070