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CAMPING, HIKING, BACKPACKING April 25–May 1 Rainbow Bridge Trail Supported Trekking Navajo Mountain, UT. Hike and camp with llama packstock support on the traditional pilgrimage route to Rainbow Bridge, the earth’s largest natural bridge, and sacred place to the Navajo culture. The trip starts in Page, AZ with hotel stay and trip orientation first evening with CFI guide. We travel to Navajo Mountain by van the next day and do a half-day hike and visit a Navajo family, and camp or stay in their guest hogan. cfimoab.org CLIMBING March 13-14 2020 USA Climbing: Sport & Speed Open National Championships The Front, 4140 South Main Street, Millcreek, UT. We’re pulling back the curtain on our newest location and welcoming over 100 of the country’s top competitive climbers and routesetters to break in our new walls at The Front South Main! Everyone is invited to celebrate with us and cheer on the climbers as we crown new National Champions in Sport and Speed and get ready for the 2020 Olympics and World Cup season. thefrontslc.com April 10–11 Ogden Climbing Festival Ogden, UT. Brings together climbers from all climbing disciplines. Includes two days of incredible events from educational climbing clinics for all abilities, stewardship and service opportunities, equipment demos, climbing competitions, and inspiring keynote speakers. weber.edu/ ogdenclimbingfestival CLINICS AND EVENTS March 8 Kickof f to Dark Sky Week Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, UT. Bring the whole family to enjoy stargazing! Learn why dark skies are important and how we can protect them. Learn about astronomy with hands-on activities, eat starry treats, and bring your luck for an opportunity drawing. stateparks.utah.gov/parks/ wasatch-mountain/events

CYCLING March 21 Saddleback Spring Classic Gran Fondo Irvine, CA. Come out and experience Orange County's best bike ride! A ride distance for you no matter what your experience or fitness level may be. renegaderaceseries.com/ upcoming-events/44/saddlebackspring-classic-gran-fondobenefiting-pcrf FESTIVALS April 10 Cotopaxi Questival Salt Lake City, UT. 24-hour adventure challenge. Win cash, gear, trips, and more. The 24-hour competition consists of tasks and challenges where teams rack up points based on the difficulty and intensity of the challenge. Free Luzon backpack for all participants cotopaxi.com RUNNING March 7 Running Up For Air Series: Squaw Peak Provo, UT. Running Up for Air (aka RUFA) Squaw Peak is a 6-hour or 12-hour winter endurance challenge that takes place on Squaw Peak on the east side of Provo. Each lap starts and finishes at the Rock Canyon Trailhead 2620 North 1450 East, Provo, UT. Parking is available at the trailhead but we encourage participants to carpool. upforairseries.org March 13–15 The Drif t Pinedale, WY. A winter race in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, the largest mountain range in the state. Racers may ski, bike, or run on the snow-covered groomed trail. For 2020, there will be a 13-mile half-marathon, 28-mile marathon, and a 100-mile ultramarathon the highest-elevation winter ultramarathon in the United States). thedrift100.com March 14 Pie Day 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Run and then eat some pie. pieday5k.com March 28 Southern Utah Half Marathon Highland Park, Washington, UT. Offers amazing views of the sun rising over Zion National Park in the distance. Race proceeds quickly downhill through City of Washington to the scenic Virgin River Trail. This paved trail offers a gradual decline grade for the remaining 9 miles of the race. 5K also offered. southernutahhalfmarathon.com March 28 BYU Rex Lee Run Provo, UT. Join the throng of about 1,000 for the 5K run, or enjoy a bit more elbow room in the 10K, typically drawing just a few hundred runners. Organized to honor former BYU President Rex E. Lee who passed away that year as a result of cancer, this run continues to be sponsored by the Simmons Center for Cancer Research with the help of the BYU Cancer Awareness Group. The run provides not only an opportunity to recognize the cancer fighters in our own lives, but presents an opportunity to support cancer research in our own community. The proceeds from the race go to fund cancer research fellowships at the BYU Simmons Center for Cancer Research. rexleerun.byu.edu April 4 REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon & Half Las Vegas, NV. This incredibly fast,strong, and remarkably beautiful road race takes runners from the forests of Kyle Canyon on Mt Charleston to Las Vegas, Nevada. Featuring a smooth downhill slope and spectacular scenery in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this race will be sure to help you set your PR and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time as it is the fastest marathon and half marathon in Nevada. REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL down Mount Charleston! runrevel.com/rmc April 13 Hero Half and 5K The Shops at the Riverwoods, Provo, UT. First-ever Hero Half race. There is no better way to get yourself back in shape than by running this nice and easy 5K. Later in the year in honor of our veterans, we will be hosting the Hero Half and Hero 5K! The goal of these races is to raise support for the heroes of our community. Proceeds will be used to help the families of veterans and first-responders families. theherohalf.com April 17 Desert RATS Trail Running Festival Fruita, CO. A weekend of fun and running on beautiful trails. The weekend includes a pasta dinner. Saturday is the trail marathon and 50K, followed that night with a racer party at a local brewery. Sunday’s events include a 10K, half marathon and kids’ races. Sunday’s races did sell out in 2017, so get in early. geminiadventures.com

¦¦¦ Calendar ¦¦¦ sportsguidemag.com ¦¦¦ April 18 Salt Lake City Marathon Salt Lake City, UT. Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this gorgeous race takes you past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through and through some of the most iconic parts of the city before it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. Then it’s time to reflect on what you just accomplished and enjoy the after party with friends and family. There is something for everyone - Full and Half Marathons, 5K, 10K, Bike Tour, 10k Skate and a 1k Kid's Marathon! Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. And being Beautifully Challenging is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to see—and run—for yourself. saltlakecitymarathon.com April 25 Muddy Dash Salt Lake City Erda, UT. A few miles of fun. You can expect about a dozen Muddy Moments where, in order to move on, you will need to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, or slide. Our Mud Experts will take you through the experience and you never know who you will encounter along the way. Mud pits won't be any deeper than waist deep, so you don't have to worry about actually swimming. Muddy Dash is all about having a good time; so you don't have to worry about competition or timing. Costumes are always welcomed. muddydash.com May 1–3 Run•Away Weekend Cedar Canyon, UT. 2 nights, 3 days, 5 meals, new friends, and 18-20 miles of some of Utah’s most scenic trails. greatbasintrailrunning.com May 16 Zions Bank Ogden Marathon & Half Ogden, UT. This race has gained local and national attention as one of the most scenic Boston Marathon qualifying courses. A combination of the area's scenic beauty, worldclass volunteer support, and race organization has made it a mustdo race! Races include: marathon, half, relay marathon, 5K, Granite Kids 1K, Mayor's Walk and mor ogdenmarathon.com TRIATHLON & MULTISPORT March 21 South Davis Spring Indoor Triathlon Bountiful, UT. 15-min swim, 10-min transition, 25-min indoor bike on the facility’s spin bikes, 5-min transition, 20-min run

on indoor track. southdavisraces.com April 4 Rage Triathlon Boulder Beach, Lake Mead National Park, NV. bbsctri.com/rage April 13 Timp Triathlon & 5K Orem Fitness Center, Orem, UT.A Splash distance triathlon which includes a 5k Run, 12-mile Bike, and 350-meter Swim in that order. t3triathlon.com WINTERSPORTS March 6–April 5 Park City Spring Gruv Park City Mountain, UT. Under bluebird skies, you’re invited to feel the beat of concerts on the village stage, join a deck party at Pink Park City, test your creativity at the annual Pond Skimming Competition and so much more. parkcitymountain.com March 6–8 Subaru WinterFest Snowbird, UT. One-of-a-kind concert and mountain lifestyle tour where skiers, snowboarders, friends and families

come together to share their love for all things winter. snowbird.com March 7 SLUG Games at Brighton Brighton Resort, UT. Utah's largest amateur ski and snowboard contest is back. brightonresort.com March 14 Solitude Nordic Center Spring Fling Solitude Resort, UT. Enjoy a Nordic ski racing, snow sculpture contest, live music, and food. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Event begins at 10:00 a.m. Dress in a costume for a chance to win great prizes. For more information, call the Nordic Center at 801-536-5774. skisolitude.com March 19–22 Return to Nature: Women’s Backcountry Ski Hut Trip Sawtooth Mountains, WY. Guided women’s backcountry ski hut trip by And She’s Dope Too. Great food, backcountry skiing, mindful practices, and more. andshesdopetoo.com March 22 The Bird Banked Slalom Snowbird, UT. Snowbird is known for its deep powder and challenging terrain. Now, it will be known for its banked slalom course. Join us for Snowbird’s second annual Bird Banked Slalom and put your snowboard skills to the test. snowbird.com/event/bankedslalom/ March 28 Steve Young Ski Classic Snowbird, UT. This event benefits Wasatch Adaptive Sports, a non-profit based at Snowbird that provides lifechanging recreational programming to children, adults, and veterans with adaptive needs in order to promote independence and active living. All proceeds from the event enable over 90% of lessons to be awarded on scholarship each year. snowbird. com/event/steve-young-ski-classic/ April 4 Chocolate Lovers Festival & Solitude Downhill Solitude Resort, UT. Start your day by grabbing a “Chocolate Lovers Passport” from Club Solitude or any participating booth. Follow the map on your passport to stations on and off the mountain, each offering complimentary goodies throughout the morning. Get a stamp from each station and be entered to win great prizes! Stations will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. While you’re out, stop by the Solitude Race Course between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for the Solitude Downhill. For $5 per run (cash only), you can measure your progress or compete against others for the chance to win the grand prize, a $50 Solitude gift certificate. skisolitude.com April 12 Solitude Easter Egg Hunt Solitude Resort, UT. Bring kids ages 2–10 to a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at the Snowsports Academy in the Moonbeam Base Area. Event begins at 9:00 a.m. Stay to ride some spring ski runs with the Easter Bunny. skisolitude.com

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