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FROM THE EDITOR It's so good to be back. All of us at Outdoor Sports Guide hope you've stayed safe and healthy during our publishing pause, and we're so grateful for your continued support during these uncertain times. As we planned our 21st annual Keeper issue in February, we couldn't have imagined the lockdowns, race cancellations, and economic downturn that awaited us in March. And while the immediate future of racing and large gatherings is uncertain, this Keeper issue features stories fit for our "new normal" world. From how to train while social distancing to virtual races you can run while supporting local businesses, this issue is different than usual—but so worth the read. Our Keeper calendar typically features 700+ races and events, but due to the coronavirus outbreak, all spring events were canceled or rescheduled. With Utah cautiously reopening, we're publishing a reduced calendar with updates to in-person and virtual events. While the information is accurate at press time, please visit sportsguidemag.com for updates. See you outside—from a safe distance of course.
Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag.com or send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
CORONAVIRUS TP 10K While we’re staying socially distant, get your run on at this all-virtual race from Herriman City. Remember the run on toilet paper with a Coronavirus TP dri-fit style race shirt. You have from June 6–June 27 to record your race time and can complete it all in one day, or a little bit at a time over the full 3 weeks. First 250 participants also receive a race medal, race decal sticker, and an interchangeable face mask/cooling headband. All items will be shipped to your front door. raceentry.com
SPARTAN TRAIL, BEAST, AND ULTRA Skip the crazy challenges and become a Spartan on the trails of Mount Ogden Sunday, July 19 at this zero-obstacle race 10K. This craggy mountain course requires a challenging trek with epic views that you must finish fast for the chance to win the largest prize purse in trail running. Or challenge yourself with a tough obstaclefilled 5K Sprint, 21K Beast, or 50K Ultra race on Saturday, July 18. Start and finish at Snowbasin Resort. $20 Festival Pass required for all spectators. spartan.com
PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES Park City Trail Series races will now be virtual. Post a time on the original course, or race on your favorite trail. Races: 5K (June 1–30); 10K (July 1–31); 10–Mile (August 1–31); Half Marathon (September 1–30). Sign up for the whole series or just one race. Virtual racers receive shopping vouchers for Salt Lake Running Company. All participants receive a finisher medal for each distance, custom pint glass, Park City Trail series neck gator, and a canister of Nuun Endurance. pctrailseries.com
SOJO COLLEGE RIVALRY RUN Whether you root for the Cougars or the Utes, show your love for your favorite college team at this rivalry run in South Jordan. Choose from 5K or 10K distances and race on Saturday, August 29 at East Riverfront Park. Top three finishers in men’s and women’s divisions take home prizes and entry includes race shirt and finisher’s medal. sjc.utah.gov
FITCON 2020 This premier fitness expo returns to Salt Lake City in 2020 for its annual convention August 21–22 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Expect multiple celebrity guests, world class competitions, fitness classes, and expo booths aplenty. Event hours: Friday 2:00– 10:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. fitcon.com
OUTDOORS AND PROUD 5K Utah Pride Fest has been rescheduled to September due to COVID-19, and the event’s 5K race is now Saturday, September 26 at the Jordan Park & Peace Gardens (1060 South 900 West) in Salt Lake City. Attend March and Rally, 5K, and Festival Opening Ceremony on Saturday and watch the Pride Parade downtown on Sunday. utahpridecenter.org
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