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STARTING LINE FROM THE EDITOR Sunny days and warm temperatures mean now is the perfect time to begin your outdoor spring race training! Whether you’re taking it easy in 2015, or setting your sights on an audacious racing goal, you can find the perfect race in our 16th annual Keeper calendar. Utah’s racing scene continues to grow, so our Keeper does too! Our huge 2015 edition is packed with over 500 local and nearby event listings, training tips, nutrition information, athlete profiles, race packing checklist, and reviews of the year’s best running gear. The Keeper is your go-to guide for getting race ready, so save it to plan your active year ahead! You can also find a continually updated event calendar online at sportsguidemag.com. Here’s to an injury-free season! Jenny Willden

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UTAH ADVENTURE + GEAR FEST™ The Outdoor Retailer™ show for everyone! Returning for a second year on April 17–18, 2015 at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, the Fest is a marketplace where outdoor manufacturers and retailers can sell gear and educate consumers. The Wasatch Mountain Film Festival will screen extreme adventure films there on Friday from 5:30–9:00 p.m. Expedition outfitters, outdoor activity providers, and resorts will be on hand to help you plan and book outdoor getaways. adventuregearexpo.com

PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES Build your distance from a 5K in June to 13.1 miles in September at a four-race trail series coming to Park City this summer. You’ll enjoy perfect running temperatures and scenic courses on Park City’s renowned Round Valley trails. Races get increasingly more technical and challenging throughout the series! Finishers receive a signature pint glass for each race they complete and series finishers also receive a coaster set. Whole series registration just $150. r-u-nevents.com 6

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SALT LAKE MARATHON Explore Salt Lake City’s best sites at this big race event that includes a 5K, half marathon, marathon, bike tour, and kids’ marathon on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Pick up your race packet and new gear at the Quality of Life Expo on April 16–17. Stick around after and listen to guest speakers, attend race clinics, and much more. Not racing but want to help? Tons of volunteers are needed to stage a race this massive. Visit the website for details. saltlakemarathon.com

FRONT RUNNER CENTURY Cycle from Salt Lake City to Ogden at this affordable metric century (62mile) on Saturday, April 25, 2015 that features plenty of aid stations and finishes with an (optional) catered meal. Following the race you can ride back to Salt Lake City on UTA’s Front Runner. A great mix of urban and rural riding with stunning mountain views along the way, it’s the perfect spring training event for summer races. frontrunnercentury.com

DESERET NEWS CLASSIC The Classic is classic for good reason. It’s Utah’s oldest road race and is held in the pre-dawn hours every July 24. Start your Pioneer Day off right by running the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K then stick around after to catch Utah’s biggest parade. The courses show off Salt Lake City’s best landmarks, and you can’t beat running past crowds amassed along the parade route! The 10K is Utah’s fastest and most competitive with prize money on the line for Utah locals! deseretnewsclassic.com

XTERRA UTAH OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON Want the XTERRA race experience but didn’t qualify to race in the Championship? Head to Ogden on Saturday, September 19, 2015 for XTERRA Utah, an off-road triathlon offered in long and short course options. Long distance: 1500m swim, 28K mountain bike, 10K trail run. Short distance: 750M swim, 19K mountain bike, 5K trail run. Race begins at Pineview Reservoir with bike and run at Snowbasin Resort. 21K, 10K, 5K trail races also offered at Snowbasin on Sunday, September 20, 2015. xterraplanet.com/utah

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SCOTT ENDURO CUP You have two chances to check out this gravity-fueled mountain bike racing series in Utah this summer: Moab on May 9, 2015 and Canyons Resort in Park City on July 18, 2015. The Moab event features long red rock stages while Park City showcases some of the world’s best mountain trails. Races for professionals and amateurs offered along with fun events for spectators. endurocupmtb.com

UTAH STATE TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP Training all summer will pay off at this big event near Ogden that features four race options in a single day! Choose from Endurance, Intermediate, or Sprint distance triathlons or race the Ogden Valley Half. All races in Huntsville, Utah on September 12, 2015. BBQ and family-friendly festivities follow the races. Come participate, and you could be crowned a Utah State Champion! triutah.com

TOUR OF UTAH: ULTIMATE CHALLENGE Pro cyclists travel from around the world to compete in the Tour de Utah, but even if you’re not a pro, you can get in on the action at The Ultimate Challenge, America’s toughest oneday amateur cycling adventure. Racers ride the same mountainous course as the professionals with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. If you’re not game for the Full course, sign up for the Short or Half. There’s an option to increase your distance later if training goes well! Held Saturday, August 8, 2015 on the same day and location of Stage 6 of Tour de Utah. All courses finish at Snowbird Ski Resort. rideuc.com

CACHE GRAN FONDO This annual Italian-style ride is held in Cache Valley in Northern Utah on Saturday, July 11, 2015 and features a 50-mile or 100-mile route. Experience gorgeous rural cycling on routes that finish in downtown Logan. Proceeds from the ride go toward funding breast cancer screenings for women who live in Cache Valley. The ride is not officially timed, except for the Utah Cycling Association racer categories, but there is an digital race clock at the start and finish of the race so riders can test their ride time. The Gran Fondo is fully supported with snacks along the way and lunch at the finish. cachegranfondo.com

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Utah's Must–Run Marathons By Coach Lora Erickson Utah is home to so many great marathons that it’s hard to pick the top five, but we’ve noticed some key feature's—like scenic courses and great volunteers—that set some races apart from the pack. The marathons featured here are also special because they keep runners coming back year after year. So whether you race this spring or wait until fall, try one of the Beehive State’s five best 26.2–mile races. You won’t be disappointed. SALT LAKE MARATHON APRIL 18, 2015 SALTLAKECITYMARATHON.COM The Salt Lake Marathon has had its fair share of twists and turns over the years with course and management changes since its beginnings in 2004, but the race has always attracted some of America’s top–quality racers and is set to have its best year yet.

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“Since acquiring this race just before last year’s event, Life Time Fitness has received great feedback, especially in regards to the new marathon route,” says Jennifer Nelson, one of the race organizers, “Feedback has been that it is a beautiful, challenging course.” The course takes you through some of the most iconic parts of Salt Lake starting at the University of Utah’s Olympic Legacy Bridge—the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Athlete Village—past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through Memory Grove, Sugar House, and Liberty Park until it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown at Washington Square. Last year, nearly 7,000 participants toured this Boston Qualifier course. It’s also certified by USA Track & Field (USATF), sanctioned through

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the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), and named a Utah State Half Marathon Championship race for the second year in a row. Divisions include open, masters, and 18 age groups. Their primary charity affiliate is Huntsman Hometown. In addition to the marathon, they offer a Half Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour (cyclists take to the closed marathon course before the runners do), Kid’s 1K, and new this year, a 10K Skate. OGDEN MARATHON MAY 16, 2015 OGDENMARATHON.COM Locals know this race fills up fast— especially the half—so if you want to get in be ready when registration opens. The Ogden Marathon is known for being well planned with a gorgeous course and was voted one of the “Top 10 Marathons in the World” by the Runner’s World Readers Poll in January 2010.

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“Coined ‘Utah’s Spring Run Off’ the Zions Bank Ogden Marathon is one of the most scenic Boston Marathon Qualifiers in the country,” states race organizer, Mike McBride. More recently, in February 2015, Shape.com named this event the “5th Best Marathon in the Country for Beginning Marathon Runners.” So, if you are looking to run your first 26.2–mile race, choose this one! The course is slightly downhill with almost no uphill sections, so it’s a perfect environment for beginners or runners looking to break personal records. Over 1,800 volunteers are on the course for race day, making it one of Utah’s most supported events. Participants rave about the well– executed planning and great pre–race communication the event provides. The race began in 2001 with just 650 participants, and this year (after recently passing ownership to the GOAL Foundation) over 10,000 runners are expected for the full, half, relay, 5K, and Kids K events! Wow, I can see why they need all those volunteers!

UTAH VALLEY MARATHON JUNE 13, 2015 UTAHVALLEYMARATHON.COM If you’re looking for a race with amazing scenery, you won’t want to miss the views of Deer Creek, the Provo River, Bridal Veil Falls, and Provo Canyon that you can experience during the Utah Valley Marathon. The beautiful course and wonderful volunteer support are just a few reasons this race was named one of the Top 10 in the country by Runner’s World magazine. And you might break your personal record here too! Race Director, Hyrum Oaks says, “We commonly hear that people set their fastest times on our course, and the proof can be heard with our PR bell being constantly rung in our finish area after people set their personal best times.” They also give out Boston Qualifier shirts to runners that qualify on the course (how cool is that?). To top it off, they will have Ryan Hall (the American record holder for the half marathon) coming to speak at the expo this year.

It’s no wonder that this race has grown from 240 participants in 2008 to over 7,000 this year. New for 2015, they’ve added a K9 Dash (5K) on Friday evening, the night before the main event. Half marathon, 10K, and Kids 1K also offered. TOP OF UTAH MARATHON SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 TOPOFUTAHMARATHON.COM I lived in Logan when I attended Utah State University so I can personally attest to the beauty of Cache Valley, the location of the Top of Utah Marathon. The Marathon starts at Hardware Ranch—in the Wasatch Mountains just southeast of Logan—and gradually winds down Blacksmith Fork Canyon through small neighboring communities to finish at Merlin Olsen Park in Logan. The gorgeous, rural course is a USAT&F–certified Boston Qualifier with a net elevation drop of 1,045 feet! But Top of Utah is most famous for their coveted, unique moose finisher medals that netted them 13th place in Marathon and Beyond Magazine’s 2012 Top 25 Marathon Finisher Medals.

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ST. GEORGE MARATHON OCTOBER 3, 2015 STGEORGEMARATHON.COM The St. George Marathon is a must– mention because it’s been around for a LONG time (38 years and counting), but it really made our list because runners love its varied downhill course through scenic southwestern Utah, efficient organization, and perfect fall racing temperatures. The race has a special meaning for me personally as it was the first marathon I ever ran back in 1996, and was where I qualified for the Boston Marathon. Fellow racers I spoke with raved about it, “Best organization in any marathon I’ve completed,” “Amazing supporters”, “ I love the way it is put together, the expo, the energy from the volunteers and the staff.”

The event is now so popular that participating in a lottery is required to get in. If you’re lucky enough to have your name drawn, you can expect an amazing experience. From the fires at the starting area to the great finish support from fantastic volunteers, St. George has a real community feel that makes you feel welcome when you race here, no matter where you call home.

HONORABLE MENTIONS DESERET NEWS CLASSIC MARATHON JULY 24, 2015 DESERETNEWSCLASSIC.COM The oldest marathon in Utah! This well–organized, downtown race began in 1970 and has been a Pioneer Day tradition ever since. The prize money (for Utah residents only) attracts some of our state’s fastest runners. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K also offered. BIG COTTONWOOD MARATHON SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 RUNREVEL.COM Participants love this race, especially it’s beautiful downhill route that’s also a Boston Qualifier. If you’re looking for some amazing mountain scenery with gorgeous fall colors, choose this race. Half marathon also offered. MOAB TRAIL MARATHON NOVEMBER 7, 2015 MOABTRAILMARATHON.COM We can’t leave out this trail Marathon. If you tend to favor unpaved courses over roads then be sure and check out this race that captures the rugged, natural beauty of Utah. Half marathon, fun obstacle 5K, and kids K also offered.

From its meager start in 1977 with just 43 racers to the 7,700 that toed the line in 2014, this now massive race was named the Most Organized Marathon in the nation by Runner’s World magazine in 2010. The publication also selected it as one of the 10 Most Scenic and Fastest Marathons and rated it as the fall’s fastest 26.2–mile race.

Coach Lora Erickson aka “Blonde Runner” is a certified running and triathlon coach with over 30 years of athletic experience. She loves to work with all levels of athletes and trains people for all distances, in person as well as online. She also offers community health classes and corporate motivational lectures. To learn more visit BlondeRunner.com. Big Cottomwood Marathon

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PALEO The Diet: Meats, fruits, non–starchy veggies, honey, fish, eggs—basically anything our cave–dwelling ancestors could have tracked down or stumbled across. No dairy, grains, legumes, or refined sugar allowed! Hugely popular with CrossFitters and other hardcore gym types. The Promise: Choosing foods your

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body is adapted to means fewer problems with modern health woes such as obesity, inflammation, or heart disease. The Facts: Stone Age menus were as varied as the environments our ancestors lived in, so there’s no one real “paleo diet.” Many nutritionists look askance at paleo’s sky–high protein and fat content at the expense of complex carbohydrates from foods like whole grains. However, lean meats and veggies are hard to fault as the basis for any diet. Even if you’d never make it as a paleo purist, the basic notion of filling your plate with lean proteins and seasonal veggies remains nutritionally sound. Try It: Prep your own paleo–friendly meals with healthy, seasonal ingredients from Liberty Heights Fresh (libertyheightsfresh.com). For $64 a week, you’ll get a bag

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Grains are killing you slowly! Whole grains are the key to weight loss! Meat helps build muscle! Meat is murder! With so much conflicting nutritional advice, it can be a real challenge deciding which suggestions are worth trying and which are nothing but scientific–sounding sales pitches. Here, we take a look at four popular diet philosophies to see what each can—and can’t—offer the nutrition– conscious athlete.

Or, for a twist on paleo with a specific weight–loss focus, try the Whole30 (whole30.com). Created by Utah residents Dallas and Melissa Hartwig, this program eliminates potentially problematic foods like sweeteners, dairy, grains, and legumes, replacing them with meat, eggs, seafood,

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and vegetables (lots and lots of vegetables) for a 30–day “nutritional reset.” Another twist: You’ve got to stay off the scale for the program’s duration—no weight checks! Successful Whole30 completers say they’ve experienced more energy, fewer unhealthy food cravings, and relief from symptoms of a variety of health conditions in addition to their impressive weight loss. GLUTEN–FREE The Diet: Anything goes...except foods containing gluten, the protein found in wheat and related grains barley and rye. People with celiac disease and wheat allergies have been sticking to this plan for decades. The Promise: As described by sources like the bestselling book Wheat Belly, gluten and other grain proteins cause a constant low– level state of inflammation in the intestines, resulting in health woes ranging from acne to high blood pressure. Adherents claim they’ve seen clearer skin, more energy, and shrinking waistlines after going gluten–free.

The Facts: There’s no body of published, peer–reviewed evidence to support boosters’ claims. However, if you find that avoiding bread and cookies makes you feel better, consider asking your doctor to evaluate you for non–celiac gluten sensitivity. This innate immune response can cause symptoms such as stomach ache, foggy thinking, and numbness in the hands and feet. Try It: For a gluten–free night on the town, look for restaurants that have been GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) certified. Check out the locator at gluten.net/find–a–restaurants.

protein and fat. Incorporating plenty of soy, hemp, and legume products, plus healthy fats like olive oil and avocado, keeps energy levels high and recovery times short. Vegan athletes may also want to supplement with creatine, an energy–boosting molecule that’s absent from plant foods (though non–animal derived supplements are available). Try It: For nutrient–dense, plant–based meals that don’t skimp on taste, check out the Thrive series of cookbooks by former pro Ironman Brendan Brazier (brendanbrazier.com).

VEGAN The Diet: Whether for compassionate reasons or for better overall health, vegans eliminate all animal products (meat, eggs, dairy, and even honey) from their diets. The Promise: Veganism sidesteps common health problems associated with consuming animal–based foods (especially fatty ones) such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even certain cancers. The Facts: While it’s possible to maintain peak performance on a vegan diet, serious athletes need to take special care to consume enough

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JUICE CLEANSING The Diet: Blends of fruits, vegetables, and sometimes supplements like protein powder replace all or most solid food for a period ranging from three to 60 days. Say goodbye to sweeteners, caffeine, and alcohol, too. The Promise: Juice cleansing resets your digestive system by clearing out toxins, flooding your body with antioxidants and other nutrients, and retraining your taste buds to respond to healthy whole foods. Many juicing fans report losing impressive amounts of weight in a short time, too. The Facts: While juicing may be a convenient way to boost your intake of fruits and veggies, there are no “toxins” built up in your digestive system to flush. (If you’re legitimately suffering from exposure to toxins like heavy metals, there’s no cleanse in the world that will clear those out.) And while you may drop a few pounds during your cleanse, that weight can creep back on as soon as you return to your normal diet. However, studies on calorie restriction and its link to longevity and disease prevention are quite promising. Plus, there’s no harm—and plenty of benefit—in consuming juice instead of a solid meal a few times a week. Look for veggie– heavy options that don’t include sweeteners or added ingredients like frozen yogurt. Try It: Get your greens (or oranges, or purples) in raw, cold–pressed form from Vive Juicery (vivejuicery.com, locations in Salt Lake, Sugar House, and the Downtown Farmer’s Market). Try the Stella: a snappy blend of spinach, kale, cucumber, celery, green apple, and citrus.

Local delivery–based Just Organic Juices is an option for busy juicers who don’t have time to visit a local shop. Just visit JOJ’s website at justorganicjuice.com and select from a wide variety of fresh, organic juices or cleanse packs and have it dropped off anywhere in the Salt Lake City area for free. For pre– or post–workout, try the popular AlmondDelight, a creamy almond nut milk available with or without cacao. Need your juice fix now? Visit Just Organic Juice’s new shop at 2030 South 900 East in Sugarhouse to pick up juices or cleanses on the go.

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Molly Newman lives in Portland, Oregon, where she hikes, walks, and runs whenever it isn’t raining—and often when it is. A contributor to Outdoor Sports Guide since 2009, she also hosts regular trivia nights and homeschools her two sons.

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Spring Shoe Guide DEAN ARMSTRONG

Like clockwork, spring is again upon us with its milder temperatures and extended hours of sunlight. Our testers logged mile over mile in the most interesting running shoes for this season to help you with your selection.

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CATEGORY: MAXIMAL WEIGHT: 10.7 OZ. | 9.3 OZ. PRICE: $160 WWW.HOKAONEONE.COM

New for 2015, the Constant is the most supportive shoe in the HOKA ONE ONE line. It features a wide toe box, comfortable upper and a thick, oversized midsole. Testers say that it provides a firm ride and maximum support where needed most.

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 9.2 OZ. | 7.8 OZ. PRICE: $120 WWW.MIZUNORUNNING.COM

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 9.2 OZ. | 7.5 OZ. PRICE: $110 WWW.ASICS.COM

The Mizuno Wave Rider has long been a popular neutral trainer for runners looking for an everyday shoe with some support. This newest version is slightly heavier and has a standard 12mm drop, but the overall firm ride and transition remain the same. Mizuno really focused on improving the upper, creating a two-piece flexible mesh that creates a custom-like fit.

The ASICS 33-FA is one of the newest 4mm drop running shoes from ASICS “Natural series” designed to promote a more natural gait. The shoe features new forefoot flex groove geometry, FluidAxis outsole and new AmpliFoam in the midsole. This provides a lightweight, highly ada ptable, and natural ride. Wear testers noticed a narrow toebox, but enjoyed the fluid and cushioned ride the 33 FA offered.

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Pearl Izumi Brooks

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ADRENALINE GTS 15

EM ROAD N2

FAST5 FULCRUM

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 9.6 OZ. | 8.4 OZ. PRICE: $120 WWW.PEARLIZUMI.COM

CATEGORY: SUPPORT WEIGHT: 11 OZ. | 9.2 OZ. PRICE: $120 WWW.BROOKSRUNNING.COM

Pearl Izumi EM Road N2 returns with a second version of this high mileage neutral trainer. Boasting improvements to the upper and geometry changes to the outsole, it provides a smoother and more comfortable-fitting ride. Wear testers noted that shoe is still firm, but loved the remarkably smooth transition.

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS returns for its 15th version with updates including a full-length segmented crash pad and the new BioMoGo DNA in the midsole. This version of the Adrenaline GTS provides a great blend of stability and cushioning, providing a smooth, comfortable ride. The Adrenaline GTS 15 is a quality, everyday shoe for those runners looking for stability.

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CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 10.4 OZ. | 8.6 OZ. PRICE: $140 WWW.KARHU.COM

The Karhu Fast5 Fulcrum is a neutral daily trainer providing a stable, simple and comfortable fit. The Fulcrum technology that runs from heel-to-toe along with the seamless mesh upper delivers a comfortable and quick transition throughout the foot strike. The Fast5 Fulcrum feels light-weight and fits securely while providing reliable stability and sufficient padding throughout the sole. This allows it to handle the rigors of daily training.

ADIZERO TEMPO BOOST 7

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CATEGORY: STABILITY WEIGHT: 9.4 OZ. | 7.8 OZ. PRICE: $120 WWW.ADIDAS.COM

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 10.3 OZ. | 9 OZ. PRICE: $150 WWW.SAUCONY.COM

The Adizero Boost Tempo 7, a lightweight stability trainer, is the first Tempo to feature the popular Boost technology, which is softer and much more responsive than past versions. Our testers praised the simple upper and the added traction from the Continental Rubber outsole.

The Saucony Triumph ISO is the latest addition to Saucony’s Triumph line. With a cushioned neutral shoe coming in at 9oz, it features Saucony’s Powergrid+ sole and ISOFIT upper. Our reviewers SPRING 2015 noted the Triumph ISO to be both comfortable and highly cushioned.

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Nike

Newton

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 7 OZ. | 6 OZ. PRICE: $110 WWW.NIKE.COM

CATEGORY: SPEED TRAINER WEIGHT: 7.2 OZ. | 6.2 OZ. PRICE: $155 WWW.NEWTONRUNNING.COM

The Nike LunarTempo brings extreme cushioning to a lightweight trainer. With extra flywire and less rubber on the sole than the predecessor, the shoe hugs your feet while providing just enough traction to keep you connected with the road. Testers found the toe box to be tighter than similar Nike shoes in the same size.

The Distance S IV is the latest model among Newton’s Distance line. Although extremely lightweight, the Distance S IV provides good support to over-pronators. Our testers noted the shoe fits like a glove from the first run, without needing any break-in period.

LUNARTEMPO

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New Balance 860V5

CATEGORY: MODERATE STABILITY WEIGHT: 10.23 OZ. | 8.75 OZ. PRICE: $120 WWW.NEWBALANCE.COM

The New Balance 860v5 is a stability shoe that can go the distance, yet is sleek and offers good support. Our testers enjoyed the improved lacing, the stable platform and the resulting smooth and stable ride.

Skechers GO RUN 4

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VALUE

CATEGORY: NEUTRAL WEIGHT: 7.8 OZ. | 6 OZ. PRICE: $100 WWW.SKECHERS.COM

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The Skechers Go Run 4 is an ultra-lightweight trainer. It features a low profile frame and upper that fits your foot like a glove. Testers found this shoe to be a great option for both midfoot and forefoot strikers. SPRING 2015

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dean Armstrong is a professional gear tester and freelance writer. For in-depth reviews of some of the other shoes coming out this season, please visit www.RunningShoesGuru.com/reviews.

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GEAR UP AND GET RUNNING 26 Essential Spring Racing Picks

By Jenny Willden Racing season is here again, and with it comes our best gear picks for running anything from 5Ks to marathons! Happy racing!

COOL WEATHER 1 Helly Hansen Pace Block Jacket Run in wet weather with Helly’s new X–Cool fabric jacket. Designed to keep you warm while shedding wind and rain with underarm ventilation to disperse sweat. $160 hellyhansen.com 2 REI Airflyte Quarter–Zip Top On cool mornings, choose this sweat–wicking, lightweight quarter–zip. Made of UPF 50 fabric with cord port side pocket for stowing your tunes. $65 rei.com 3 Lululemon Tight Stuff Tights Compressive enough to stabilize leg muscles with flat seam construction for preventing chafing. Wear alone or topped with shorts. $98 lululemon.com 4 Brooks Launch 2 Relaunched by popular vote, this neutral shoe is back and ideal for long–distance training. The soft heel fabric and foam in the sole provide plenty of cushioning, and reviewers were fans of the grippy rubber outsole. $100 brooksrunning.com

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5 Columbia Mach 38 Hybrid Jacket Pair stretchy sleeves with insulated core panels then line it in Omni–Heat reflective to create the perfect jacket for cold spring runs. $90 columbia.com 6 Athleta Swift Tank Made unstinkable with natural silver salts, this built–in bra tank is supportive enough for smaller cup sizes to run in. Gorgeous keyhole back also provides ventilation. $49 athleta.com 7 Helly Hansen VTR Printed 7/8 Capri Printed tights are all the rage, and this pair’s X–Cool quick dry fabric construction makes them a perfect racing partner. Fitted, supportive, and comfortable for the long haul. $70 hellyhansen.com 8 TomTom Runner Cardio Watch Monitor your distance, speed, and more with this multifunctional GPS watch with built–in heart rate monitor. Use targeted heart rate zones to gauge your effort and improvements. $270 tomtom.com

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WARM WEATHER 9 Headsweats Podium Hat A technical take on an everyday look, this classic hat is actually made of wicking, quick–dry fabrics. $20 headsweats.com 10 New Balance Ultra Hooded Jacket Take to the trails in this jacket designed for ultrarunners. It’s water resistant with anti–snag fabric to prevent tree branch damage, and packs into its chest pocket. $125 newbalance.com 11 Lululemon Training Short Sleeve Stink–free fabric that prevents bacteria growth and flat seam design make this shirt a winner for long runs. Plus, it’s preshrunk so it can tango with your dryer without becoming a crop top. $64 lululemon.com

12 Lululemon Mesh Surge Short Built with racing in mind, the no– bounce boxer–brief liner keeps your goods in place. A smart waistband houses a loop for stowing your shirt when you overheat, along with gel pockets to keep you fueled. $64 lululemon.com 13 Helly Hansen Aspire Jacket Don’t let rain stop your run! This jacket dries fast and is nearly weightless so it won’t weigh you down. Tighten the waist drawcord for a more fitted silhouette. $100 hellyhansen.com 14 C9 Champion High Support Sports Bra High support for a low price, this bra keeps your girls in place on long runs and is designed to keep you looking shapely instead of flattened. $23 target.com

15 Brooks PureProject Sleeveless Top and Ombre Capris Loose in the body but fitted in the shoulders, this top’s split back keeps you cool in the heat and nets style points. Pairs well with their seamless capris that fit like a glove. $58 Top, $85 Capris brooksrunning.com 16 CLIF Organic Energy Food Created for efforts of two hours or longer, these real–food packets provide nourishment in an easy–to– consume package. Savory flavors like Pizza Margherita and Sweet Potato with Sea Salt are a refreshing alternative to sugary gels. Also available in Banana Beet with Ginger and Banana Mango with Coconut. $18 for six packets clifbar.com

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HOT WEATHER 17 Sunski Headlands Sunglasses Expensive no, but awesome yes. The polarized lenses protect your eyes from bright sun, but the low price makes it no biggie if you lose them in the racing aftermath. $48 sunskis.com 18 Brooks Pure Project SS Knit Crew Looks and feels like your favorite tee, but performs on tough runs. Wicks sweat and dries fast so you can enjoy the finish line festivities without looking sweaty. $60 brooksrunning.com 19 Brooks Sherpa IV 5" Short A bestseller for a reason, this year's design features an updated trio of pockets on sides and back, a shorter length for speedy racing, and a nextto-nothing feel for comfort during hot summer runs. With built-in brief liner. $45 brooks running.com

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20 Feetures Ultra Light Socks Ultra thin and built with Lycra bands that hug your foot; this sock’s snug fit prevents blisters so you can run long without pain. $12 feeturesrunning.com

24 C9 by Champion Premium Woven Run Short Sold exclusively at Target, this stretchy short is vented, wicking, and easy to run in. A hidden pocket stows a key or gel. $25 target.com

21 New Balance 1600 V2 One of the lightest racing flats out there, this shoe is built for speed. The sock–like interior makes them comfortable out of the box, and the well–crafted, flexible upper won’t cause blisters. $110 newbalance.com

25 Smartwool Women’s PhD Run Socks Enjoy the temperature–regulating powers of Merino wool in a no–show sock designed with a seamless toe and mesh ventilation to keep your feet feeling fresh mile after mile. $15 smartwool.com

22 New Balance Excel Race Day Singlet Start race–day right with a singlet featuring airy back cutouts and UV protective fabric. Rechargeable glow–in–the–dark accents provide visibility on dark runs. $55 newbalance.com

26 Brooks Ravenna 6 For runners needing stability and cushioning, the new Ravenna is a perfect fit. Great for short and high– mileage runs, this shoe secures your foot and is quite responsive with little break–in time needed. $110 brooksrunning.com

23 Columbia Freeze Degree Short Sleeve Keep your shoulders protected from sunburn with this UPF 30 tee with sweat–activated cooling powers. $55 columbia.com

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TRIATHLETES BRING THE CUSTOM BIKE EXPERIENCE TO SOUTHERN UTAH By Alexa V. Morgan Do you know where to get a wellcrafted custom bike to fit your athletic needs? In-the-know athletes around the country and world rely on Utah-owned and operated shop, IBB Cyclery and Multisport, to create the bikes of their dreams. The husband-and-wife owners—Kirk and Charity Nelson—have a background in triathlons and a passion for bike building that makes this shop stand out from the crowds. Kirk is a professional triathlete and coach with 11 years of experience in repairing, adjusting, and building his own bikes. His wife, Charity, is an avid triathlon competitor whose massage therapy background helps her get a feel for the physicality of each rider. Together, their athletic

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expertise and bike savvy makes for a powerful business partnership. “We have developed a niche in the market, and that’s for people seeking a custom build or spec solution; starting with a frame set, building it up, spec’ing each and every part specifically to meet a rider’s needs and goals,” says Kirk. Upon moving to southern Utah in 2012, Kirk created a website for The Independent Bike Builder, a business based in the couple’s garage. He used old frames and parts to assemble custom bikes for athletes he coached or met through racing, and as word spread, his list of orders grew. The Nelsons were growing tired of living in a home overflowing with

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pedals, seats, and wheels so when they spotted the perfect location, a historic building in the heart of Ivins, they set up shop in October 2013. “We really didn’t have a business plan or a long-term business model written out,” Kirk says. “We just knew we were passionate about it and enjoyed it, and felt the timing was right.” IBB Cyclery and Multisport (ibbcyclery.com) as it is now called carries gear, apparel, nutritional supplements, and accessories, but specializes in custom bike building. About 75% of custom builds are shipped to clients in other states and countries. The shop is connected to a worldwide network of triathlon and cycling enthusiasts with very specific needs in mind that

they know IBB can fulfill. Charity says another benefit of having an international customer base is that there’s always a race going on somewhere, keeping business steady year-round.

get on their own bikes and train. But they wouldn’t want it any other way. They’re focused on continuing IBB’s growth and expanding the services offered to all of their customers, from neighborhood teens needing a flat fixed to serious athletes looking for their dream ride.

Riders are also drawn to the shop for its bike lines, the heart and soul of any cyclery retailer. IBB carries Felt, Argon 18, Orbea, and Boardman bikes and is an authorized dealer of nearly 30 other brands spanning a huge price and function range. Many of IBB’s customers are competitive amateur and professional cyclists and triathletes who dedicate a great deal of time and money to their sport, such as Miranda Tomenson, a Canadian professional triathlete and coach who trains in southern Utah. Another customer, Derek Garcia of Idaho, has reached several top 10 finishes in pro races across North America on a custom 2013 Argon 18 E-118 that Kirk built.

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“It’s really a business that has developed into a family with the community,” Charity says.

Running the business while raising Selah, their 3-year-old daughter, leaves the Nelsons with little time to

Next time you find yourself in southern Utah, drop by the shop and say hello. IBB Cyclery and Multisport is located at 185 East Center Street in Ivins, Utah.

Alexa V. Morgan has been a freelance writer in southern Utah since 2011. Her work has appeared in the Mainstreet Business Journal of Southern Utah, Utah Business Magazine, St. George News, and 15 Bytes, among other publications. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, tennis, and her adorable pets. Follow her on Twitter at @alexavmorgan.

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“Respect the distance,” this is the mantra of James Lawrence, a 38-year-old Utah athlete who smashed the Guinness Book Record for full-distance triathlons in a year by racing 30 in 2012. (The previous record was 20.) He shares this quote with aspiring endurance athletes who think they can skimp on training and still succeed in a big race. While James accomplishments may make it seem easy, the truth James says is, “long races are more daunting than you think. Every ounce of training shows on race day.”

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BECOMING THE IRON COWBOY This Utah County-based husband and father of five knows all about this from personal experience. In 2005, James could scarcely run a 5K without huffing and puffing. His wife, Sunny, signed him up for a Thanksgiving four-mile fun run and as he ran, James was distraught to see people pushing strollers cruise past him.

THE IRON COWBOY RIDES AGAIN Meet James Lawrence, the Utahn Racing 50 Ironman-distance Triathlons in 50 Days in 50 States By Jenny Willden 24

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This “Oh Sh*t” moment as James calls it led Sunny to sign him up for the Salt Lake Marathon to improve his fitness. He stumbled through the race by doing a couch to marathon plan and quickly found that solely running was not his style. James transitioned into shortdistance triathlons, gravitating toward the bike discipline specifically, and began racing nearly every weekend. He loved challenging himself and decided to set the bar higher by beginning to race Ironmans in 2008...lots of Ironmans. While racing around the world, James gained his nickname, The Iron Cowboy. It came about in his native country of Canada when his family said they had a hard time spotting him at races. James jokingly said he’d wear a cowboy hat so they could see him coming, but his kids loved the idea and a tradition was born. “I instantly became recognized as The Cowboy. All of a sudden spectators became engaged with me. From that point on it’s been a signature thing I do in marathon part of race,” says James.

This year he’s setting his sights on something even bigger. 50-50-50 Since this is not his first rodeo, The Iron Cowboy is going big on his latest challenge with something that’s never been done before, and it’s called the 50-50-50. This coastto-coast 50-day adventure will push James to his mental and physical brink. He’ll race 50 full-distance Ironman races in 50 days in 50 states. That’s a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile a bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run every single day for 50 days. I’ll save you the math, it’s a total of 120 miles swam, 5,600 biked, and 1,310 run in just 50 days. That’s more than some people do in a lifetime! While accomplishing this feat will be a new World Record, James says he’s primarily doing it to raise awareness of America’s obesity epidemic and fight back by encouraging the nation to join him in being active. This interaction is what he loves most, “The most rewarding thing is the experience of doing it, not the world records. It’s the experience and the people,” James says.

In 2010, James broke the Guinness Book of World Records for the most half-Ironman distance races in a single year (22 in 30 weeks). By 2012, James was ready for a tougher goal to accomplish. He hadn’t felt truly physically challenged by his endeavors, and asked Sunny if she’d allow him to do 30 full Ironmans in a year. She agreed, and after a family discussion with their children, they committed to the goal. When James decides to do something, he cannot fail, and he accomplished his quest of racing the most Ironman-distance triathlons in a year (30 in 2012) in 11 different countries.

The adventure begins on June 6, 2015 in Hawaii then James flies to Anchorage, Alaska to race the second day. He’ll meet his wife and kids in Seattle on day three, and they’ll travel together to the other locations by motor home, which they’ll drive through the night so James can race during the day. In each city, James invites the public to participate in an evening 5K with him where the race entry fee goes to charity. The 50-50-50 endeavor is audacious, and costly, and as a result James still needs big sponsors to make it happen. If your company would be a good fit, consider sponsoring this history-making achievement.

Learn more about 50-50-50 and track James as he trains and races online at ironcowboy.co. Join him for Utah’s race—the final of the 50-5050—on July 25, 2015. HOW YOU CAN GET IRON TOUGH As for becoming a long-distance competitor yourself, James believes, “No goal is too big,” The key he says is to, “Have realistic timeframes for your goals. Take time to do smaller races and build up endurance.” For James, training is a full-time job. That’s how much he respects the process. And if you too hope to accomplish big things, cowboy up! Dedicating yourself to the training is the only way. James loves helping aspiring racers accomplish their goals and provides a wealth of free information online at ironcowboy.co. More in-depth training plans can also be purchased here to keep you on track. Finally, James recommends finding ways to make yourself accountable for your racing goals. For him, it’s putting his money where his mouth is by using an app called Gym Pact, “You make a commitment and bet money on it. The app will debit your money out if you fail.” James goes big by betting $50 per swim so he can’t slack off, but you can choose how many bills to commit and change it whenever you like. If you prefer not to commit your funds, he recommends joining a club, a training group, or making a public announcement on social media. Not sure which race to choose? Flip through The Keeper calendar to find a challenging—and doable—distance for you. Yeehaw!

Jenny is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She loves adventure and is happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Llama racing and deal finding are her secret superpowers. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or on Google+.

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ABOUT YOUR TAN A Spring Training Skin Care Primer By Aaron Lovell

Board shorts and a ball cap, the perfect attire for a mid–morning jog along Rio de Janeiro’s perfectly arcing beaches of mellow golden sand. I normally don’t run shirtless, but since this particular outing would include forays into the surf, I stood in front of the hotel mirror and slathered sunblock on every square inch of exposed skin. Or so I thought. Most short runs take under an hour to finish, but the conditions here were just right to extend it to a few hours. Swimming, watching surfers, playing a few pick–up beach volleyball matches, and stops for fresh coconut water absorbed the morning. And guess what? I missed a spot with the sunblock. Right between my shoulder blades, I discovered an irregularly–shaped splotch of scorched skin. It’s still a reminder to go the extra inch when applying my own sunblock. SKIN CANCER RISK IS HIGHER IN UTAH THAN OTHER STATES There’s something about sunburn that should leave an impression— not just on your skin but also on your mind. Exposure to ultraviolet 26

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(UV) radiation is a recognized contributing factor in all forms of skin cancer. The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) estimates that UV exposure is tied to 90% of non– melanoma skin cancers and 65% of melanoma skin cancers.

Melanoma is the rarest and deadliest form of skin cancer. I say “rarest,” but don’t get comfortable. The National Cancer Institute (NIC) estimated over 76,000 new diagnosed US cases in 2014. They also estimated nearly 10,000 deaths from melanoma in 2014.

Non–melanoma skin cancers include basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, both of which are primarily caused by chronic sun exposure. These cancers occur in the outermost layers of the skin, mostly in areas that receive the most sun: head, neck, shoulders, and arms. While not considered aggressive, basal and squamous cell carcinomas—if ignored—can metastasize to other organs in the body and become fatal.

The UDOH reported in 2014 that Utah has “the highest rate of new melanoma skin cancer cases in the country.” That’s based on combined NIC data from 2007–2011, which show that Utah had a new incidence rate of 31.9 per 100,000 people. Compared with the national average of 19.7 for that same time, Utah’s rate is almost 62% higher.

Melanoma develops in melanocytes, cells in the lower epidermis that give skin its color. It can also occur in mucous membranes and in the eyes. Caught early, melanoma is almost always curable. Unfortunately, it is also more aggressive than other skin cancers, and once it metastasizes to other organs in the body, it is difficult to treat and very often fatal.

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WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES? As an endurance athlete, do you think you’re more or less likely than the general population to be exposed to skin cancer risk factors? Unfortunately, the answer is more. At least according to a 2006 study by physicians at the University of Graz (Austria) who doffed lederhosen for lab coats when they noted an alarming number of ultramarathon

runners with malignant melanoma at their hospital. The physicians recruited a group of 210 marathon runners, examined them, and compared the data with a control group of 210 non– marathoners. The data is compelling. Of the marathon group, only 56.2% reported regular sunscreen use while training, and almost all of them reported using sportswear that would leave shoulders and upper arms exposed. While no malignant melanoma was discovered on any of those examined, 24 of the marathon group and 14 of the control group were referred for surgical treatment of non–melanoma cancers as a result of the study. The study cites research revealing that endurance athletes exceed recommended sun exposure by more than 30 times during competition and that sweat facilitates sunburn risk by increasing the skin’s photosensitivity. The authors conclude that endurance athletes—like you— should reduce UV exposure by training and competing at times of minimal sun exposure, wear sun– protective clothing, and regularly apply water–resistant sunscreen. Now this is clearly an oversimplification of the study and its findings, but the researchers comments are clear. “UV radiation,” they write,” is the most important environmental risk factor for melanoma and non– melanoma skin cancer.”

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BLOCK UP, COVER UP, AND SCHEDULE APPROPRIATELY So you should only run indoors at night in full warm–up gear, right? Not exactly. But you and I should plan and prepare a little more to protect our skin from UV exposure. Here are the basics on reducing your risk: • As much as possible, train and race when the sun is less intense. Before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. are ideal. • Apply water–resistant sunblock and lip balm (at least 35 UPF) before donning your gear, even on cloudy days. And reapply every couple of hours. Sunscreen wipes are an easy option. • Don’t dress like a sun worshipper. At least while training, cover your shoulders, wear a running hat, and choose UV–resistant eyewear. • Stay away from tanning beds. Tanned skin is an injury response. So are freckles and liver spots.

Some of us will undoubtedly suffer from the conditions discussed here, and none of us can quantify all of the risk factors. We can, however, act to combat the most obvious of them: UV exposure. It’s safely said that can reduce your risk and avoid a conversation with your health care provider about that spot on your arm if you take precautions to prevent it in the first place. Hopefully, it’s not too late.

SOURCES National Cancer Institute, State Cancer Profiles and SEER Stat Fact Sheets, cancer.gov Utah Cancer Control Program, cancerutah.org “Malignant Melanoma in Marathon Runners,” JAMA Dermatology, Nov. 2006, jamanetwork.com

Finally, if you wonder about any irregular moles, spots, lesions, etc. you already have, go see your doctor.

Aaron Lovell lives in Tooele, Utah, and studied journalism at the University of Oklahoma. He hates fishing, loves ballet, and spends his free time helping his wife coax their four children along on hikes they're not old enough for. Find him on Twitter @aarontlovell.

Murray Park Entrance Off of State Street. Kids race starts 9:00 am 1/2 mile. Race bibs can be picked up between 7:007:45 am on the day of the race at Constitutional Circle at west end of Murray Mark. Race bags can be picked up after the race. No day of Race Registrations!! No Bandits please!

USTAF LDS Road Racing Circuit Top 3 open male and Female and top 3 masters Male and Female receive cash prizes. 1st place $100, 2nd place $75 and 3rd place $50.

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$20 Early Bird Registration by June 19 $25 June 20 to June 26 $18 USAT&F Members by June 19 $10 Kids Race (1/2 mile) by June 26 Deadline to Register June 26.. No Exceptions!!! Great food and prize drawing for all participants! Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd each division. Prize drawing for all participants! Register at Murray Parks and Recreation or online at www.mcreg.com.

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What to Know Before Your First Event By Angela Heydorn That moment you push submit and then BOOM! Suddenly, you’re signed up for your first Ironman or Ironman 70.3. You giggle at first in a fit of joy. Fast-forward three months into training and you’re wondering, “What the hell was I thinking?” Yes, I knew training for the Ironman 70.3 St. George was going to be mentally and physically tough. I was prepared for the concept of swimming 1.2 miles, cycling 56 miles, and finishing it off with a 13.1-mile run, as well as the 6–7 hours it would take me to complete it. I wasn’t, however, prepared with a strategy to combat what I like to call, “the dark place.” When I first started training, I hit the ground running. I was so excited to embark on this new adventure…until I hit Week Three. I recall getting into the pool, swimming about 700 meters (my typical swim sessions at this point were between 1800 and 2400m) and saying to myself nope, not today. I was so incredibly frustrated with my performance, but eventually I learned that one mediocre swim is not going to make or break my training.

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You know you’re in the dark place when this mental state continues on with every single workout. Someone once told me that some days, there just aren’t any good waves. It’s true. You have to be okay with not every day being rainbows and butterflies. The best way to get out of the dark place is first admitting that’s where you are. The second is understanding that almost everyone goes through this stage and it’s okay. Take it easy for a few days and do something completely different than your triathlon workouts. Go skiing, hiking, or try paddle boarding, anything that is irrelevant to triathlon training. Getting your mind off of it for a bit is likely the best remedy. As for the fueling side of things, when I began this journey, I was about a buck twenty-five. If you can imagine, I didn’t have much weight to lose. I lost a few pounds and figured I’d stay there. Nope, wrong again! I felt like my intake of calories was pretty high, and I ate anything and everything I wanted. After speaking to my coach about it, she gave a little more insight. I learned there truly is a science behind it. Everyone is different, but the key

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is taking in enough calories and more importantly the right kind of calories i.e.: protein, healthy fats, etc. The Ironman website (ironman.com) has amazing resources on fueling your body during training as well as, pre, during, and post-race nutrition. HIRING A COACH Triathlon coaching can be a bit pricey. However, anyone can go online, drop a Benjamin, and receive a cookie-cutter training plan. My advice, DON’T! If you can swing it, I highly recommend hiring a coach for your first Ironman race. I assure you they will be your Yoda throughout your training. There are so many things you don’t think about when you’re training for an Ironman, that they already know and can shed some light on. The other benefit is accountability. If you’re only accountable to yourself, you don’t feel bad about missing workouts or slacking off. Personally, I know my coach will see all of my workouts. She knows where I need to be in my training and when I need to be there. When training for such an enduring event, that’s not something you want to have to think

about. Let someone else do it for you. Finally, when you need that mental pick-me-up, they’ll know exactly what to say! If you’re looking for a reputable coach, try Braveheart Coaching (braveheartcoach.com). Your training plan will be completely customized. Braveheart Coaching takes time to invest in their athletes and making sure they are overcoming fears, conquering struggles, and meeting goals. Not to mention, they have an amazing triathlon kit created by Betty Designs. You may not be the best at first, but at least you’ll look the best! In the end, if you decide not to go with a personalized coach, the next best option is to download training plans from Training Peaks at home. trainingpeaks.com. They’re less expensive and Training Peaks is the online coaching system that's backed by Ironman. WHAT TRAINING ENTAILS Training for an endurance event like an Ironman takes a lot of time and is incredibly taxing on your body. Rest, recovery, and proper nutrition are the keys to physically being able to train. If you’re not getting the proper amount of rest your body will never be able to recover from the grueling workouts that training entails. Four hours of sleep simply isn’t enough. You should be getting at least 7–9 hours of sleep every night to recharge.

Fueling your body throughout the day is equally important for your training success. A little trick I’ve learned that has made a world of difference is drinking a protein shake as soon as I wake up and before I go to bed. That way your body has the fuel it needs to get your motor running for early morning workouts and to rebuild at night. Remember: your body is like a machine, if you let pieces break down the rest of it won’t work correctly. HOW TO FIT IRONMAN TRAINING INTO A WORK SCHEDULE Depending on whether you’re racing a half or full Ironman, you’ll be spending anywhere from 10–15 hours training. If like me, you’re training while also maintaining a full-time job, it can be difficult to find the time to train. I’d be lying if I said sometimes it isn’t totally, completely, and utterly exhausting, especially considering that three or four days a week you’ll be working out twice a day. Establish the habit of waking up early and doing your first workout in the morning. If your job is flexible enough, get your second workout in on a lunch break. Trying to muster

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up energy after work is nearly impossible sometimes. Finally, save the longer workouts for the weekend. Then you can spend more time focusing on form and technique for each discipline. After months of training I’ve decided to also take on a full Ironman in 2015 at Ironman Boulder in August! I’m nervous and excited for the race and hope that no matter which Ironman you choose to tackle, remember to smile and enjoy the ride!

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[ Adventure Sports ] APRIL 10-11

COTOPAXI QUESTIVAL /

Thanksgiving Point, UT. 24- and 8-hour adventure challenes. Win cash, gear, trips, and more. questival.cotopaxi.com APRIL 11

SALT LAKE CHALLENGE /

Salt Lake City, UT. The Ultimate Urban Scavenger Race. cnation. squarespace.com/saltlakecity APRIL 22–25

ROPES COURSE FACILITATOR TRAINING LEVEL 1 / Provo,

work together as a group. You can start any time during the two– hour start window. $10 per map. See Facebook for details and to RSVP. o–utah.org JULY 11

ORIENTEERING MEET /

Hidden Valley, UT. Come try orienteering. There will be courses for beginners and above. Run a course as an individual or work together as a group. You can start any time during the two– hour start window. $10 per map. See Facebook for details and to RSVP. o–utah.org JULY 25

UT. Receive 40 hours of training covering initiative games, low course, high course, intro to rescue procedures, knots, etc. Great on resume. We follow ACCT guidelines. Can receive CEU credits. Receive manual with over 40 activities you can do with your clients. clasropes.com

CO. Featuring mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, ropes course, orienteering, navigation & more. An adventure you don't want to miss. AXSracing.com

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AUGUST 1

UT. Come try orienteering. There will be courses for beginners and above. Run a course as an individual or work together as a group. You can start any time during the two–hour start window. $10 per map. For more details and updates follow us on Facebook: just search for Orienteering Utah. o–utah.org

Park CIty, UT. An endurance race for the trail warrior. This event is a long time Park City tradition, a 16–mile +/– trail running loop on challenging single track trail with 3,000'; of elevation gain. The race begins at 8:00 AM from the First Time parking lot at Park City Mountain Resort and finishes at the Silver Star Cafe. mountaintrails.org

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MAY 30

COLORADO ADVENTURE XSTREAM ADVENTURE RACE / Buena Vista, CO. Featuring mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, ropes course, orienteering, navigation & more. An adventure you don't want to miss. AXSracing.com MAY 16

ORIENTEERING MEET / Come try orienteering. There will be courses for beginners and above. Run a course as an individual or work together as a group. You can start any time during the two– hour start window. $10 per map. o–utah.org JUNE 6

ORIENTEERING MEET /

Kaysville, UT. Come try orienteering. There will be courses for beginners and above. Run a course as an individual or

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AUGUST 8

WEBER COUNTY FAIR: DOWN & DIRTY STAMPEDE / Provo,

UT. Competition does have an age limit between 8 yrs to 150 yrs.; and no heart conditions. Remember to keep all hands and legs inside the race at all times. The race is a 5k and contains various obstacles to traverse through. Weber County Fairground, Ogden, UT. webercountymudrun.wix.com/ webercountymudrun AUGUST 15

SNOWBIRD ADVENTURE RACE / This year's race features

both a 3–hour event perfect for new comers to adventure racing and a 6–hour event for the experienced racer. graffitiracing. com/.Home_Page.html

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TBD. Come try orienteering. There will be courses for beginners and above. Run a course as an individual or work together as a group. You can start any time during the two–hour start window. $10 per map. See Facebook for details and to RSVP. o–utah.org SEPTEMBER 12

COLORADO ADVENTURE XSTREAM ADVENTURE RACE / Glenwood Springs, CO. Featuring mountain biking, kayaking, trail running, ropes course, orienteering, navigation & more. An adventure you don't want to miss. AXSracing.com

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE AERIE /

Snowbird, UT. Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Aerie, Cliff Lodge, Level 10. snowbird.com/events APRIL 1 –12

FREE SKI MOVIES / Snowbird,

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JUNE 1–SEPTEMBER 30

SUNDANCE FULL MOON LIFT RIDES / Sundance, UT. For a truly unique experience, enjoy a Sundance lift ride by the light of the full moon. Be sure to bundle up as temperatures can become chilly at night in the mountains. Check website for exact dates. sundanceresort.com/lift–rides JUNE 20–AUGUST 8

COOL AIR CONCERT SERIES / Snowbird, UT. Every Saturday. Plaza Deck. snowbird.com/events

JUNE 26–AUGUST 14 FAMILY FLICKS / Snowbird, UT. Free movies every Friday on the Snowbird Center Plaza Deck at dusk. Lawn chairs and coolers welcome. The Birdfeeder will be open. snowbird.com/events JULY 6–10

MOUNTAIN SPORTS CAMP /

Snowbird, UT. Enjoy the mountain playground while learning new skills in a variety of activities. Mountain bike, trail run, swim, hike, and climb with professional coaches. snowbird.com/events

UT. The Cliff Lodge. Every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday. snowbird.com/events

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Our couples retreats are designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Experience a 4 hour ropes course adventure, reflection time, lunch, guest speaker, and canoeing. Great deal and lots of fun! clasropes.com

DOS EQUIS CONCERT SERIES / Snowbird, UT. Plaza Deck, Snowbird Center. Live music on the Plaza Deck. Friday's ONLY. snowbird.com/events APRIL 27–30

ROPES COURSE FACILITATOR TRAINING LEVEL 2 / Provo, UT.

Training follows ACCT standards. Learn more about group dynamics, rescue procedures, building and inspection standards, etc. CEU credits available clasropes.com MAY 9

COUPLES RETREAT AT CLAS ROPES COURSE / Provo, UT.

Our couples retreat is designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Enjoy the day together and develop stronger relationship skills. Experience a 4 hour ropes course adventure, reflection time, lunch, guest speaker and canoeing. Great deal, lots of fun! clasropes.com

COUPLES RETREAT AT CLAS ROPES COURSE / Provo, UT.

AUGUST 8

COUPLES RETREAT AT CLAS ROPES COURSE /

Provo, UT. Our couples retreats are designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Experience a 4 hour ropes course adventure, reflection time, lunch, guest speaker, and canoeing. Great deal and lots of fun! clasropes.com SEPTEMBER 12

COUPLES RETREAT AT CLAS ROPES COURSE /

Provo, UT. Our couples retreats are designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Experience a 4 hour ropes course adventure, reflection time, lunch, guest speaker, and canoeing. clasropes.com

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SUNDANCE HALLOWEEN LIFT RIDE / Sundance, UT.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sundance while you soar over Halloween themed scenes and are greeted by costume–clad lift operators and actors. Gaze up and take in Sundance under the night sky. sundanceresort.com NOVEMBER 6

ROPES COURSE FACILITATOR TRAINING LEVEL 1 / Provo, UT. Receive

40–hours of training on one of the fines courses in the state. clasropes.com

[ Biking ] APRIL 18

ANTELOPE MTB RACE 50K, 25K, 13K / Antelope

Island, UT. The backcountry singletrack in the White Rock Bay Area provides an intimate opportunity to experience many of the natural beauties

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an (optional) catered meal. frontrunnercentury.com

APRIL 18

SCOTT ENDURO CUP – MOAB / Moab, UT. Each

SPORTS–AM EAST CANYON–ECHO RR / Henefer, UT. The course starts on Main Street and HWY 65, goes West to East Canyon Resorts, turn around and back to Henefer and continue to Echo Canyon until reaching the I–80 off ramp, turn around go past Henefer. Finish at the top of Hogs Back (Summit–Morgan County line) 60 miles. sports–am.com APRIL 25

ZION GRAN FONDO /

Springdale, UT. 77–mile ride near Zion National Park. planetultra. com/portfolio/zion–gran–fondo APRIL 25

FRONT RUNNER CENTURY / Cycle from Salt Lake City to Ogden at this affordable metric century (62–mile) on Saturday, featuring plenty of aid stations and finishes with

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location provides a challenging and unique mountain bike race experience for both men and women professional, amateur and junior athletes. endurocupmtb.com MAY 9

DESERT RATS MTB CLASSIC / Moab, UT. On the western

slope of Colorado, the famous Kokopelli Trail winds its way through sagebrush, ledgy slickrock, winding double track, sandy washes, fast jeep trails and crosses the state line toward Moab, Utah. This trail is the site of the Desert RATS Classic. The 100K endurance mountain bike race is a challenging 61 miles test of stamina or ride the 50K supported mountain bike ride. geminiadventures.com/cycling– events/drclassic

MAY 9

GOLDILOCKS SALT LAKE CENTURY RIDE / South

Jordan, UT. The Goldilocks Salt Lake century, 60 and 30 Mile Bike Routes start in the heart of Daybreak at SoDa Row and winds through the mostly downhill urban landscape of South Jordan and Riverton before heading south on Redwood Road to Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain. The way home includes a spin around Lehi before you climb up Redwood Road and Porter Rockwell for a fast downhill finish to SoDa Row on Mountain View Corridor. goldilocks.events/gsl MAY 10–16

BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH– 5 UTAH NATIONAL PARKS /

Zion National Park, UT. Bike 5 Utah National Parks! 7 Days, 442 Miles, 29,000', Also September 13–19, September 27– October 3. cyclingescapes.com/ bicycletours/utah/zion–bryce/ biketour.html

RIDE THE VALLEY Roll through the most iconic areas of Utah’s capital in the Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour. Ride out with the sunrise down City Creek Canyon past notable landmarks before runners hit the closed 26.2-mile course. Celebrate your finish in the heart of downtown, where an epic festival with friends and family awaits. Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. It’s what makes this a ride to see—and pedal—for yourself.

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MAY 15–17

12TH ANNUAL BEAR LAKE CLASSIC /

Garden City, UT. Early season 50– and 100–mile race. This year there's also a recreational rider entry and relay option. We have teamed up with the organizers of the Cache Gran Fondo to add some additional fun items to this year's event: Friday night ITT hill climb, Saturday around the lake race/ride/relay, Sunday TTT (5 man Team Trial Race) bikereg.com/bearlakeclassic MAY 15–17

SAN RAFAEL SWELL SPRING MT. BIKE FESTIVAL / Castledale, UT. Bike Fest at the

San Rafael Swell, which is located southeast of Castledale, UT. biketheswell.org MAY 16

RANDY WIRTH HALF CENTURY RIDE / Logan, UT. A 50-mile tour, showcasing Randy Wirth's favorite rides in Cache Valley. cafeibis.com MAY 23

SUNDANCE SHOWDOWN SUPER D /

Sundance, UT. Utah Downhill Series. This series determines Utah State class champions for Downhill and Super D mountain bike racing. utahdh.org MAY 25

SUNDANCE SHOWDOWN DOWNHILL /

Sundance, UT. This series determines Utah State class champions for Downhill and Super D mountain bike racing. utahdh.org MAY 28

ROAD RESPECT TOUR / Bryce to Panguitch, UT. Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. 3 ride options: 13–miles; 25–miles; 60–miles. roadrespect.utah.gov MAY 29

ROAD RESPECT–WASHINGTON COUNTY / Hurricane and Washington City, UT. Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. roadrespect.utah.gov MAY 30

ROAD RESPECT–KANAB /

Kanab, UT. Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. Multiple ride options. roadrespect.utah.gov JUNE 6

BEAR LAKE MONSTER CENTURY /

Montpellier, ID. 40, 62, and 100 miles of scenic road cycling. bearlakeendurance.com JUNE 6

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RICHFIELD BIKE RACE / Richfield, UT. Richfield's first annual Bike Race! An exciting, challenging event on a paved route/trail. Three divisions: Mens, Women's and Mixed for if you want to team up and share the race distance. All participants will receive a long–sleeved biking t–shirt, participant bag and post–race refreshments. There will be a kids race! richfieldrec.com 34

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PORCUPINE HILL CLIMB /

Porcupine Pub, Salt Lake City, UT. A competitive 14.7–mile race, ascending 3,800-feet. in elevation to the finish line at Brighton Ski Resort. A fun and grueling ride that is top rated in the North America hill climb races. Each year we donate proceeds of the event to charity. This year we want to give directly back to the cycling community by donating to Bike Utah, in support of the progression of building new bike lanes in our community. Stacey@porcupinepub.com, bikereg.com/26416

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LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD /

Lewiston, UT. Women's–only bike ride. 15, 35, 62, 80 and 100– mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women's Cancer Research at the Huntman Cancer Institute. bccutah.org/lrrh JUNE 6

RIDE THE GAP / Parowan, UT.

Three Distances: Full Century 100 Miles, Metric Century 55 Miles, and Citizens 30 Miles. As you ride across the Parowan Gap, You'll escape by wandering back through time. You'll journey with friends on sparsely travel roads. spingeeks.com

JUNE 7

AMERICA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE / Lake Tahoe, NV. 72– and 100–mile distances around Lake Tahoe. Fully supported ride. bikethewest.com JUNE 12–13

ROCKWELL RELAY: MOAB TO ST. GEORGE / Moab, UT.

4–person road bicycle relay. Beginning in Moab on Friday morning, teams race straight through to St. George, exchanging riders at pre–set exchange zones. Those are the details. rockwellrelay.com

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ROAD RESPECT–UTAH COUNTY / Utah County, UT.

Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. Multiple ride options. roadrespect.utah.gov JUNE 19

ROAD RESPECT–DAVIS COUNTY / Davis County, UT.

Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. Antelope Island Bike Ride. roadrespect.utah.gov

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JUNE 20

HUNTSMAN 140 / Salt Lake

City, UT. New Start/Finish Location in Salt Lake City! 140, 140, 75, 50 and 25–miles courses to choose from. A non–competitive road cycling ride. h140.kintera.org/ JUNE 20

THREE KINGS CYCLING CHALLENGE / North Salt Lake,

UT. Choose the number of kings that you will assault: one, two, or all three. Regardless of your choice, all riders will start their day in North Salt Lake's Hatch Park and finish the event in North Salt Lake's Wild Rose Trailhead Park. Along the way, decide how much pain you can endure. nslcity.org/ JUNE 20

ROAD RESPECT–BOX ELDER COUNTY / Box Elder County,

UT. Road Respect Riders travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. Public is invited. Multiple ride options. roadrespect.utah.gov

rides offered on day 2. bikeutu. nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_ id=24736&pg=entry

SCOTT ENDURO CUP – SUN VALLEY / Sun Valley, ID.

The official stop on the North American Enduro Tour. Each location provides a challenging and unique mountain bike race experience for both men and women professional, amateur, and junior athletes. endurocupmtb.com JUNE 27

FIRE ROAD 100K, 60K, 25K /

Cedar City, UT. If you love riding off–road but aren't the most technically skilled rider in the world, we got you covered. Whether you're coming from tri, road, MTB or cross, you don't need downhill skills to be competitive or just enjoy the ride. We have three courses to suite riders from beginner to pro. dirtfondo.us JUNE 27–28

BIKE MS 2015: HARMONS BEST DAM BIKE RIDE / Cache County Fairgrounds, UT. Start at Cache County Fairgrounds and ride through beautiful Cache Valley. Two–day cycling fundraising event. 45,75 and 100–mile options. Additional

JUNE 27

CANYONBALL SUPER D /

Canyons Resort, Park City, UT. Utah Downhill Series. This series determines Utah State class champions for Downhill and Super D mountain bike racing. utahdh.org JUNE 28

CANYONBALL DOWNHILL /

Canyons Resort, Park City, UT. Utah Downhill Series. This series determines Utah State class champions for Downhill and Super D mountain bike racing. utahdh.org JULY 3

ANTELOPE BY MOONLIGHT BIKE RIDE / Antelope Island,

Syracuse, UT. A non–competitive, family friendly event. The ride is 24 miles round trip on an asphalt road from the White Rock Bay to the Fielding Garr Ranch. Registration fee includes park entry, light refreshments, and a collector's t–shirt. Check–in

begins at 7:30 PM. Costume/bike judging is at 9:00 PM at the White Rock Bay. Ride starts at 10 PM. antelopebymoonlight.com JULY 11

CRUSHER IN THE TUSHAR /

Beaver, UT. A 70–mile mixed surface smorgasbord exploring the stunning back–country of Southern Utah's little–known Tushar Mt. Range. Featuring 10,500+ ft. of elevation gain and a 60/40 split between pavement and dirt, The Crusher traverses of some of Utah's highest and most scenic roads. tusharcrusher.com JULY 11

4TH ANNUAL CACHE GRAN FONDO / Logan, UT. 100 and 50

mile gran fondo style ride and tour. Cache Valley & Logan will be the 1st stage of the Tour of Utah, come experience many of same roads canyons, hills, long flats and beautiful Cache Valley vistas. Benefit event for local hospital foundation. Race Director; Troy Oldham, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, loganhospitalfoundation.org/ cachegranfondo.com

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THE GLMR CENTURY / Spanish

Fork, UT. Join us to relentlessly Raise Awareness for, Honor Those Taken by, and Help Those Suffering with Mental Illness. Four routes this year: The 40, The Metric Century, The 75, The Century. Supported and includes breakfast and lunch. TheGLMR.com JULY 18

DESPERADO DUAL / Panguitch, UT. Utah’s first 200+ mile event of the year. Scenic and fully suported. Also 150–mile, 109–mile, and 50–mile courses. spingeeks. com/event/desperado–dual JULY 18

ROTARY RAW / Logan, UT. Ride Around the Wellsvilles (RAW) is a recreational cycling event that starts and ends in Logan. Three rides: 66–mile ride, 96–mile ride and a 23–mile (to the base of the Wellsvilles) as family ride in Cache Valley. All money earned from RAW will assist the Rotary Club of Logan in providing clean water to a community in Peru or Guatemala. rotaryraw.com JULY 30

WILDFLOWER TRAILFEST /

Snowbasin Resort, Ogden, UT. One of a kind trail event just for women. Ride your mountain bike or lace up your trail running shoes the choice is up to you. wildflowertrailfest.com AUGUST 1

ABAJO ENDURO MTB RACE /

Monticello, UT. An epic MTB race experience starting in an alpine zone at 11,500 feet ultimately descending more than 3,500 feet with just under 1,000 feet of overall climbing over a roughly 11–mile course through dense mountain woodlands and open prairies ending at a spring fed four–acre lake high above Monticello, Utah. Find us on Facebook. AUGUST 1

HOTTER THAN HECK / Lehi, UT.

Ride 30, 60, or the full 100 miles. For the first time we are awarding cash and gift prizes for individuals and teams. utahendurance.com/ hotter–than–heck–2015

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UT. A two–day road cycling competition for the best women's elite and professional teams in U.S. and abroad. tourofutah.com AUGUST 3–9

LARRY H. MILLER TOUR OF UTAH CYCLING STAGE RACE /

The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is a week–long, professional cycling stage race for the best men's cycling teams in the world. Stage 1 – Logan* Stage 2 – Tremonton to Ogden* Stage 3 – Antelope Island State Park to Bountiful Stage 4 – Soldier Hollow in Heber Valley Stage 5 – Salt Lake City Stage 6 – Salt Lake City to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort Stage 7 – Park City * Logan and Ogden will host Women's Edition: Criterium Classic. tourofutah.com AUGUST 7–14

LASUBA–LEGACY ANNUAL SCENIC UTAH BICYCLE ADVENTURE / Come and

participate in the 8 day "most scenic bicycle ride in the world," Each day you will ride through a different National Park, National Monument, National Recreation Area or National Forest that are internationally recognized as some of the most unique and beautiful sites in the world. lagbrau.com AUGUST 8

THE ULTIMATE CHALLEGE /

Salt Lake City, UT. America's Toughest One Day Cycling Adventure. A chance for anyone to prove their mettle and see how they compare to top athletes from around the globe. A non– competitive, endurance bicycle ride for amateur cyclists will be held again on the same day and on the same route as Stage 6 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Three courses of different lengths. The same route the professionals take. Feed and hydration stations throughout the route. tourofutah.com AUGUST 15

FLYIN' BRIAN DH / Brian Head

AUGUST 1

Resort, UT. Go–Ride Gravity Series. Downhill and Super D events. utahdh.org

Albion, ID. Go–Ride Gravity Series. 2 days, 2 downhill races. go–ride. com/about/racing–pg59.htm

SCOTT ENDURO CUP– CANYONS RESORT / Canyons

POMERELLE POUNDER /

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Tooele in the early morning hours. theghostride.com

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Mountain Green, UT. One of Utah's best women only bike events. wildflowerpedalfest.com

Park City, UT. Brutal long race in the trails around Park City. thepcpp.com

WILDFLOWER PEDALFEST /

AUGUST 22

SUMMIT CHALLENGE BIKE RIDE / Park City, UT. 102–, 52–, or

18–mile cycling event in support of the National Ability Center's mission. summitchallenge100.org AUGUST 28–31

HOO DOO 500 / St. George, UT.

Ultra–marathon bicycle relay and solo race. The route passes through or around three National Parks, three National Monuments, and several Utah State Parks. 500– and 300–mile courses. hoodoo500.com AUGUST 29

THE GHOST RIDE / Tooele, UT.

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TOUR OF SOUTHERN UTAH /

St. George, UT. An incredible seven–day adventure! 60–100 miles per day, from point to point in breathtaking Southern Utah. Take in the amazing sites of Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand–Staircase Escalante and Cedar Breaks National Monuments, and more. planetultra.com SEPTEMBER 12

SPORT–AM WIDOWMAKER /

Snowbird, UT. Mountain Bike Hill Climb, 3,000 feet of pure hill. Starts in Gad Valley. sports–am.com SEPTEMBER 12

LOTOJA CLASSIC RR /

Logan, UT. At 200–plus miles, LoToJa is the longest single–day

USAC–sanctioned bicycle race in the country. The race starts in Logan, Utah and finishes in the shadows of the Teton Mountain Range at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. lotojaclassic.com SEPTEMBER 19

MOAB CENTURY TOUR /

Moab, UT. Route rises from the sculptured canyons of the mighty Colorado River into the La Sal Mountains, descending back into the red rock. Warm Up Ride Friday, Big Ride Day Saturday, Recovery Ride (with yoga) Sunday. skinnytireevents.com SEPTEMBER 19

WONDER WOMAN RIDE /

Payson, UT. Come celebrate our 6th annual fully supported all women's ride! Southern Utah County cycling event. 15–mile, 30–mile, 70–mile, 100–mile. wonderwomanride.com SEPTEMBER 20

TOUR DES SUDS / Park City,

UT. A 7–mile mountain bike climb from City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700-feet

elevation gain. Participants are urged to don festive costumes and celebrate the beginning of the fall mountain bike season in a spirited manner! mountaintrails. org/events/tour–de–suds SEPTEMBER 25–26

SALT TO SAINT RELAY / Salt

Lake City to St. George in a 24– hour relay. Solo riders, 4 and 8 team riders. salttosaint.com SEPTEMBER 25–27

SAN RAFAEL SWELL FALL MT. BIKE FESTIVAL / Castle

Dale, UT. Held on the last week in September every year, at The Wedge Overlook, or better known as the Little Grand Canyon which is located southeast of Castle Dale, Utah. biketheswell.org OCTOBER 6–9

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES CYCLING /St. George,

UT. This four–day event provides four different challenges – Hill Climb, Time Trial, Criterium, and Road Race – all with different levels of competition. hwsg.com/sports/cycling

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SPORTS–AM CITY CREEK BIKE SPRINT / Salt Lake City, UT. For road bikes and mountain bikes. Starts at mouth of City Creek Canyon, finishes at Rotary Park, 6–mile hill climb. sports–am.com OCTOBER 10

TRI STATES GRAN FONDO /

Nevada, Arizona and Utah. The ONLY Gran Fondo in the world where you can ride in three states in one incredible day of cycling! planetultra.com/portfolio/tri– states–gran–fondo OCTOBER 16–17

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES MOUNTAIN BIKING /

St. George, UT. Mountain biking portion of Huntsman World Senior Games, for riders over age 50. Pre–registration required. hwsg.com/sports/mountainbiking OCTOBER 22–25

MOAB HO–DOWN MOUNTAIN BIKE FEST / Moab, UT. Bike Riding,

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WASATCH MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL / South Towne Expo

Center, Sandy, UT. We will be featuring extreme adventure films in addition to environmental and social impact films. wasatchmountainarts.com APRIL 17–18

UTAH ADVENTURE + GEAR FEST EXPO / South Towne Expo

Center, Sandy, UT. Returning for a second year, the Fest is a marketplace where outdoor manufacturers and retailers can sell gear and educate consumers. The Wasatch Mountain Film Festival will screen extreme adventure films there on Friday from 5:30 PM–9:00 PM. Expedition outfitters, outdoor activity providers, and resorts will be on hand to help you plan and book outdoor getaways. adventuregearexpo.com

Enduro Racing, Jump Jamming, Partying, & Bike Movie Watching! We as always need your sweet bike footage for our Film Festival on Friday night, so please send it on over! We will also have another amazing Women's Skills Camp with Moab Mountain Bike Instruction sign up early to make sure you get a spot! moabhodown.com

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FALL TOUR DE ST. GEORGE /

St. George, UT. The town comes alive with the sound of cyclists winding through the colorful streets, with people from all walks of life riding on roads that skirt the pastel waves of Utah's southern desert. spingeeks.com/ event/fall–tour–de–st–george OCTOBER 24

MOAB EPIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE / Moab, UT. An all

new EPIC adventure! A 50+ mile mountain bike adventure on Moab's best single track trails and desert terrain. This is a Mountain Bike Safari, choose your route and reach all or as many of the checkpoints in the time allowed. MoabEpic.com NOVEMBER 7–8

25 HOUR OF FROG HOLLOW /

Hurricane, UT. 25–hour endurance mountain biking race on trail near Gooseberry Mesa. 25hoursinfroghollow.com

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GO PRO MOUNTAIN GAMES /

Vail, CO. Outdoor adventure athletes compete in eight sports and 23 disciplines including: x–country, freeride, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8– Ball, sprint, extreme kayaking, bouldering, stand up paddle sprint, and running. mountaingames.com JUNE 20–21

PARK CITY SUP FESTIVAL /

Park City, UT. A celebration of life on, in and around the water. FREE SUP Yoga in the morning with races, demos, wake surfing, food and music all through both days! parkcitysup.com JULY 26

WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL /

Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, UT. Join local naturalists and enjoy spectacular wildflowers! Learn about the stunning variety of wildflowers in the Cottonwood Canyons. Walks are of moderate grade due to high elevation and unstable footing conditions. The hikes will be tuned to varying abilities. Please arrive prepared

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OKTOBERFEST SNOWBIRD SKI RESORT /

Voted one of America's 10 Best Oktoberfests by Men's Journal Magazine. Snowbird's Annual Oktoberfest attracts over 60,000 visitors and has grown to become one of the largest festivals in Utah. snowbird.com/events

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RUN 4 KIDS 2015 / St. George, UT.

The 15th annual Run 4 Kids. We anticipate another great event to support kids! We have a stellar course and are looking forward to the run this year! run–4–kids.com/blog APRIL 4

SALTAIR HALF AND DUATHLON / Magna, UT. A two–race series—Spring and Fall. April 4, 2015 and November 7, 2015. saltairduathlon.com APRIL 4

RUN SLC SERIES 15K / Salt Lake City, UT. Need

help with training through the colder months? Running the Salt Lake Marathon or Half? Or just looking for a great time? saltlakerunningco.com APRIL 4

LAGOON HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K /

Farmington, UT. This chip–timed and USA Track and Field sanctioned event will be one to remember and enjoy with friends and family. All participants will receive a day pass to use at the park after the run with their paid registration. lagoonhalfmarathon.com APRIL 4

SPORTS–AM RUN EMIGRATION / Salt Lake City, UT. Half Marathon/10–Miler/Relay. Starts at Mountain Dell, finish Research Park (Across from the Marriott) sports–am.com APRIL 10–11

ULTRA ADVENTURES ZION 100 MILE, 100K, 50K, AND 25K / Zion National Park, UT. A challenging, scenic run through the southern Utah desert adjacent to Zion National Park. The 100 miler and 100K will be run on Friday, with the half marathon and 50k on Saturday. The 100 mile course includes 4 steep climbs onto mesas that offer incredible views of the varied geological features of the area. grandcircletrails.com/zion–general–info APRIL 11

SANDHOLLOW MARATHON /Sand Hollow Reservoir, Hurricane, UT. Come see why many athletes choose to run in Southern Utah. We are known for warm weather that gives all of our northern Utah runners a great excuse to make the trip to St. George. We hope to see you soon! sandhollowmarathon.net APRIL 11

HERRIMAN HALF, 5K, AND 1K /

Run and enjoy beautiful views of the Wasatch Front and Oquirrh Mountains. herrimanhalf.com

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Labs for Liberty*, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has created this event for animal lovers, running enthusiasts, families, friends, veterans, and the rest of the Salt Lake community to band together to support a great cause! All are encouraged to partake! Bring your dogs! (reminder, leashes are required) facebook.com/LovePike5

WONDER WOMAN RUN /

Payson, UT. Half Marathon, 5K. wonderwomanride.com APRIL 11

SALT LAKE CHALLENGE /

Get ready for the best race ever! The urban adventure race is returning to Utah! challengenation.com/saltlakecity

APRIL 16–JUNE 18

WASATCH TRAIL RUN SERIES /

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Corner Canyon, Draper, UT. Weekly evening 5K and 10K trail races on Wednesdays. info@ runontrails.com, runontrails.com

LIVASTRIDE FOUNDATION'S "RUN FOR LYF" 5K / Ogden, UT.

Bring your family and friends out for a great run on Weber State University's campus. All ages are welcome to come join us as we "Run for LYF". livastride.org/run– for–lyf–5k.html

APRIL 18

SALT LAKE CITY MARATHON /

Salt Lake City, UT. Run most iconic parts of the city until it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. There is something for everyone – Full and Half Marathons, a 5k, Bike Tour, 1k Kid's Marathon and the new 10K Skate! saltlakecitymarathon.com

APRIL 11

10TH ANNUAL RUNNING FOR RELIEF 5K / Salt Lake City, UT.

The 5K Run/Walk and Kid's Fun Run. This year, all proceeds will be divided between projects of the CUMC Missions Committee and Team Kid Courage, an organization dedicated to helping children with disabilities participate in sporting and other active events notwithstanding their physical limitations. christumcutah.net

APRIL 18

WEST MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON / Lincoln Beach

Park, Utah Lake, UT. This marathon is our answer to $100 entry fees and crazy 4:00 AM wake up calls to catch a bus in the freezing dark to wait around for a couple of hours before you actually get to run. westmountainmarathon.com

APRIL 11

DIABETES 5K AND HEALTH FAIR / Sugar House Park, Salt

Lake City, UT. 5K, 1–mile fun run, kids' events, pre–run Zumba, and health fair following run. runforyourlife5kdiabetes.com

APRIL 18

PINK SERIES UTAH COUNTY 5K, 10K / Pleasant Grove, UT.

Grove Creek trail head to Veterans Memorial pool. thepinkseries. com/UtahCountyevents

APRIL 11

CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES TIMP SHADOW 5K / North

Orem Bonneville Shoreline Trailhead, Orem, UT. Built for beginner or non–trail runner to expert. The courses are set up shorter and easier while getting longer and harder through out the year, to help you learn to trail run better. cascadiatrailseries.com APRIL 11

COPS & ROBBERS 5K / Roy

Recreation Complex, Roy, UT. Come be chased by the Roy Police Department! Inmates escape begins at 8:00 AM with police pursuit beginning shortly after. raceregister.strideracing.com/ register/?event=31929 APRIL 12

LOVE PIKE 5K AND DOG WALK / Liberty Park, Salt Lake

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ASTHON THERAPIES AUTISM 5K / Orem, UT. This race will

feature a scenic trail run/walk through Lakeside Sports Park in Vineyard, Ut. Proceeds from this event will go towards assisting children with Autism. ashtontherapiesautism5k.weebly.com APRIL 18

TORCHED RACE 2015 / Utah

County Fairgrounds, Spanish Fork, UT. Heats start at 8:00 AM and go every hour until everyone has had a chance to run. We recommend arriving 30–60 minutes before your scheduled heat. You'll be running through intense firefigther designed obstacles that will test your strength and abilities, so come ready to fight and conquer! torchedrace.com

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PADDLE PEDAL PADDLE June 6th

A mountain bike and standup paddleboard endurance race. For more information and registration visit www.parkcitysup.com

PARK CITY SUP FESTIVAL June 20th - 21st

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SPARTAN RACE SUPER LAS VEGAS / Welcome to Lost Mine

Mountain. Sin City is hosting an 8+ mile Super, and it's going to be electric. This race includes over 20 signature Spartan obstacles including fire, mud, water, and barbed wire. In the Spartan spirit, the rest of the obstacles will be disclosed as you approach them, at full speed, on race day. spartan.com APRIL 18

PAY IT FORWARD 5K/1 MILE CHALLENGE / Payson, UT. This

is not a race but a challenge to all ages to become more active and healthier. Many people do not participate in 5K or 1–mile walk/ run because they don't believe in themselves or do not have the money to participate in them. payitforward5k1milechallenge. blogspot.com APRIL 24

RAGNAR TRAIL ZION /

When we found Zion Ponderosa Ranch we knew we had something special. This trail

running Shangri–La sits on 8,000 pristine acres and shares its western border with the incomparable Zion National Park. ragnartrail.com/locations/zion–ut APRIL 24

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K & 10K @ TRACY AVIARY / Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Enjoy an early summer evening's 5K or 10K run/walk – two or four laps around Liberty Park starting at Tracy Aviary. We'll finish up at Chase Mill for music and and a delicious light meal with beverages. saltlakeactive.com/ race/friday–night–lights–5k–10k– tracy–aviary

to run in any weather. You'll run on the same ground the doomed Donner party followed to their fateful encounter with the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Finish in under the 36-hour cutoff, and the coveted SF100 Buckle is yours! saltflats100.com APRIL 25

STARR VALLEY SPRING RUN OFF 10K / Start and finish at the

Starr Valley Community Hall in Deeth, NV. Number pick–up & Race–day registration – add $5: 7–8:30 AM at the Community Hall. On–line registration closes April 23. rubymountainrelay.com/Ruby_ Mountain_Race_Series.html

APRIL 24–25

SALT FLATS 100 AND 50-MILE RUNS / The Salt Flats 100 Mile

and 50 Mile Endurance Runs are premier Ultramarathon events, exposing the runner to the mind– bending terrain of the Salt Flats, Island Mountains, and Mud–Flats surrounding the Bonneville Speedway. You are fundamentally responsible for preparing yourself

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SOUTH JORDAN EARTH DAY 10K / All runners have a chance

to win a little bit of green for their pockets! Please bring recycled cans and enter to win. sjc.utah. gov/recreation/pdf/running– EarthDay10K.pdf

APRIL 25

4TH ANNUAL DODO DASH 5K / Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Each year we gear up and head to the park for an invigorating competitive 5K run. The proceeds are always designated for charity. email: dan@thedodorestuarant.com runreg.com/dodo–dash APRIL 25

STRIDERS WINTER RACE CIRCUIT 30K / Ogden, UT.

Official Training Series of the Ogden Marathon. getoutandlive. org/training–and–pacing/winter– race–circuit APRIL 25

SOUTHERN UTAH HALF MARATHON / Highland Park

in Washington,UT. The race will proceed 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. southernutahhalfmarathon.com

A BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE The Salt Lake City Marathon takes you past the most iconic parts of the city until it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. Then it’s time to reflect on your accomplishment with friends and family. Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. And being A Beautiful Challenge is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to see—and run—for yourself.

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THE HOTEL HALF / The run

starts at 1:00 PM on a Saturday afternoon, allowing for plenty of sleep in time and finishes conveniently as happy hour, or "halfy hour" as we are known to call it, begins. The half marathon course is a beautiful 2 lap tour of the iconic areas of Park City and is open to all ability levels. In addition, we offer the "Half Ass Detour" which enables runners interested in heading back to the hotel bar and spa an opportunity to do so after the 1.5-mile mark. Nice! cooperwynnevents.com APRIL 25

CHRISTENSEN'S RED ROCK RUN–OFF / Richfield, UT. This

has quickly grown into one of our most popular events! There are two options for you to choose from in this challenging trail run: either a 4.5–mile distance or a 10.5–mile distance. Both races take place concurrently and begin and end at the same location. Just West of the North I–15 exit in Richfield. richfieldrec.com APRIL 25

THANKSGIVING POINT TULIP FESTIVAL HALF MARATHON / Lehi, UT. Run through our magnificent property during the region's only Tulip Festival. 5K and Kids 1–Mile Run also available. thanksgivingpoint.org/ halfmarathon APRIL 25

BREATHE EASY 5K / Confluence Park, St. George, UT. The 5th annual BreatheEasy 5K, sponsored by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, features individual/team/family registration and a 1K Fun Run for the kids! Route will follow scenic paved trails, beginning and ending at St. George's Confluence Park on a refreshing spring morning. T–shirts for all registered runners and medals/prizes for winners. breatheeasy5k.org MAY 1

COLOR BLAST 5K & MAGIC MILE RUN / East Layton

Elementary School, Layton, UT. Friday evening 5K and 1-mile races through color blasting stations. Followed by carnival. eastlaytonrun.com MAY 2

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COOKIE CHASER 5K/2K & 10K / Herriman, UT. We have

participants ranging in age from 3 to 70+. Proceeds are donated to the Girl Scouts of Utah's Family Giving Partnership Campaign. The Cookie Crumbler is back! Anyone who makes it to the 5K finish line before the cookie will receive a unique Cookie Crumber race cap. cookie–chaser.com MAY 2

AMASA RUN / Moab, UT.

6.5–mile, 9.5–mile, and 14.5–mile runs. Amasa features technical slickrock and some of the best scenes Moab has to offer. All runners will be impressed by the spectacular views of the Colorado River corridor, Behind the Rocks and the majestic snow capped La Sal Mountain range. grassrootsevents.net/#!amasa– home/cgot MAY 2

PROVO CITY HALF MARATHON / The Half

Marathon is a fast and scenic course which begins at South Fork Park and finishes in downtown Provo. run13.com/races/provo–city MAY 2

RIVER RAIL RELAY / Roy, UT.

This race is a 4, 2, or 1 Person 50Mile Relay starting in Roy on the Rio Grande Trail System to the Legacy Trail System to the Jordan River Trail System in West Jordan Utah. Get your relay car to shuttle your friends on this multi-leg run. riverrailrelay.com MAY 2

LOGAN MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 5K AND MARATHON RELAY / Running event in Utah's gorgeous Cache Valley. The course will be USATF Certified. loganmarathon.com MAY 2

N.O. LIMITS HALF MARATHON, 5K / North Ogden,

UT. The half marathon starts at North Ogden Park at 8:00 AM on 450 East and heads West on Elberta Drive past Lomond View Park to the infamous Mile Hill; Runners will descend the

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mountain along the Canal road to the base of the North Ogden Divide and through 4.2 miles of North Ogden's beautiful trail– ways. Runners will work their way back up through North Ogden, passing Green Acres and Barker Park, and finish the race heading south into North Ogden Park. nolimitshalfmarathon.com MAY 2–3

SPARTAN RACE SPRINT COLORADO / Welcome to Fort

Carson Army Base. This military sprint distance is approximately 4 miles. It contains over 15 obstacles, and a few extra special force surprises. This Military Sprint will be similar to the Spartan Sprint, with additional obstacles designed by the 4th Infantry and Specials Forces units. That means you'll have to earn your medal on terrain that has tested this country's finest men and women. spartan.com/events/?event_ id=521/colorado–sprint MAY 9

GRAND CANYON HALF /

Tusayn, AZ. The course runs immediately south of Grand Canyon National Park in the Kaibab National Forest. Most of the pre and post–race activities will be held in Tusayan, AZ at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. vacationraces.com MAY 9

GRAND VALLEY MARATHON, HALF, 10K, 5K / Palisade, CO.

Visit uaf.org/5k for details on supporting the Utah Arts Festival as a runner or volunteer.

The Grand Valley Races allow runners to see some of the most historic and scenic areas in the Grand Valley. Runners get to run along the Colorado River, the base of the Grand Mesa (largest flat– topped mesa in the world), the historical town of Palisade and the famous blooming orchards. mammothmarathons.org/grand– valley–marathon MAY 9

VIGOR BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON 1/2 MARATHON 10K 5K / Vigor Utah is proud

announce the 4th annual Vigor Big Cottonwood Canyon half marathon, 10K, 5K. Voted Best Of Utah 2014 (City Weekly). Come run this mostly down hill course, great for the avid runner to PR, or the weekend warrior just out for a spectacular run. vigorutah.com MAY 9

THE DINO HALF MARATHON / Vernal, UT. A premier spring half

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UNIFIED FIREFIGHTER'S OUTREACH HALF– MARATHON AND 5K /

Butterfield Park, Herriman, UT. This first year half–marathon and 5K race happens during the annual Herriman Enduro Challenge. Half Marathon route is a mostly flat course, taking you through beautiful Herriman City and arriving back at Butterfield Park. irunutah.com/race/?race=101 MAY 9

RED ROCK RELAY MOAB /

Moab, UT. One–day, 63–mile relay past mountains, red rock, and more with six people in one vehicle. redrockrelay.com MAY 9

RACE FOR THE CURE / Library Square, Salt Lake City, UT. Susan G. Komen Utah annual Race for the Cure 5K fundraising event. utah.info–komen.org MAY 9

GOLDILOCKS HALF MARATHON / Daybreak, UT. The

Goldilocks Salt Lake women–only Half Marathon, 10K and 5K start in the heart of Daybreak at SoDa Row the route takes you on a tour of the best parts of the Daybreak Community. The Half Marathon features the scenic path alongside Mountain View Corridor winding your way through beautiful South Jordan neighborhoods back into the Daybreak Community. goldilocks.events/gsl MAY 15

FRIDAY NIGHT DISCO LIGHTS 5K @ TRACY AVIARY / Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Enjoy an early summer evening's 5K run/ walk – two laps around Liberty Park starting at Tracy Aviary. We'll finish up at Chase Mill for disco music and and a delicious light meal with beverages. saltlakeactive.com

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RENEGADE 3 MILE TRAIL RUN CHALLENGE / Bonelli Park, San Dimas, CA. Beginners will love it for the scenic lake and forest views and experienced runners will enjoy the challenging trails. Don't just spectate, participate! renegaderaceseries.com MAY 16

HUFF 2 BLUFF MARATHON & HALF / Blanding, UT. The

marathon course travels down Hwy 191 from Blanding to Bluff, Utah without deviation–it is a straight shot south out of Blanding all the way to Bluff. This is a Boston Marathon qualifier. hufftobluffmarathon.com MAY 16

RWE RELAY / Park City, UT. This 38–mile, 10-leg race traverses spectacular Park City. Get your 5 to 10 person team together. If you're really crazy, 2–person and solos are available! Don't miss out on the race that's a party! runningwithed.com/race MAY 16

TEMPLE TO TEMPLE / This is

a 14.5 mile run starting from the Timpanogos Temple in American Fork and traveling along the gorgeous Murdock Trail and Provo River Trail, finishing at the Provo Temple. What's your Reason 2 Run (R2R)? Use code R2R at registration to receive 5% off. Register in groups of 4 to save even more money. irunutah.com/ race/?race=100 MAY 16

ZIONS BANK OGDEN MARATHON, HALF, 5K / The

Marathon starts at 7:15 AM just below Red Rock Outfitters Ranch located 8 miles east of Huntsville on Highway 39 and finishes on Historic 25th Street. Includes a Relay Marathon, 2 to 5 participants; Granite Kids 1K; Mayor's Walk and more. getoutandlive.org/participate/ ogden–marathon MAY 16

HURRICANE MUD RUN / We

are Southern Utah's Premier Mud Run.Our course will run approximately 5K with obstacles, mud and lots of FUN! hurricanemudrun.com MAY 16

RUNNING WITH ANGELS 5K RUN/WALK / Thanksgiving

Point Gardens, Lehi, UT. intermountainhealthcare.org

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HEY KID RUN / Spanish Fork, UT. A one of a kind 2–Mile running event, fully supported and focused on kids, for KIDS and TEENS ONLY, ages 6–16 years old. facebook.com/HeyKidRun MAY 16

RUN TO WALK / Provo, UT. The

7th annual Now I Can fundraising event is here! Run either a 5K or 1-mile race to support children with disabilities gain more independence through intensive physical therapy. nowican.org/runtowalk MAY 16

NAVY SEAL FITNESS CHALLENGE / Logan, UT. If you are looking for another challenge to do with your friends rather than a run through some mud or throw colored chalk in the air, you might want to take a look at this true fitness challenge as an alternative to a team fitness event with your friends! logandowntown.org MAY 16

RUN TO WALK 5K & 1 MILE /

Join us for the 8th annual \"Run to Walk\" charity 5K and 1 mile—benefiting children with disabilities. runtowalk.com MAY 16–17

GRAND CANYON 100 / Grand Canyon 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K, & 25K trail run. grandcircletrails. com/grand–canyon–general–info MAY 16–17

ULTRA ADVENTURES GRAND CANYON 100 MILE, 50 MILE, 50K, & 25K TRAIL RUN / This

race run's in the Kaibab National Forest near the entrance to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is staged from the Kaibab Lodge the weekend after Hwy 67 opens up for the season to allow visitors access to the North Rim. The route traverses the famous Kaibab Plateau and links into the scenic Rainbow Rim trail, which takes you along 5 spectacular lookout points, then continues north to two more unbelievable overlooks– Crazy Jug Point and Monument Point. grandcircletrails.com/ grand–canyon–general–info MAY 22

ST. GEORGE MIDNIGHT 5K /

A spectacular course at the former municipal airport. Participants will get to race down the airport runway with fantastic views of the entire town. This event is a can't-miss race with

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free photos from professional photographers. colormerad.com

MAY 23

Lehi, UT. Tired of all those DO NOT ATTEMPT warnings? Here's your chance to do something about it! A one–of–a–kind course designed by actual Hollywood stunt producers. It's more than an obstacle course race or fun run; we are the one and only stunt run! We take an obstacle run and spin it around, give it a shot of espresso, and throw it on a stunt pad! stuntrun.com

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HERRIMAN WILD WEST TRAIL 5K /Herriman, UT. Scenic 5K trail race. rungr8racing.com MAY 23

CACHE VALLEY COLOR VIBE 5K / American West Heritage

Center, Wellsville, UT. Get ready Cache Valley for the most colorful fun–filled day of your life! You'll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. thecolorvibe.com/ cachevalley.php MAY 23

COLOR ME RAD 5K / Utah State

Fair Park, Salt Lake City, UT. All participants receive: 5K entry, new 2015 Tour t–shirt, a pair of killer knee–high socks, a color pack, and

MAY 23

5K THRILLSEEKER STUNT RUN /

TIGER TROT 5K FOR JE COSGRIFF SCHOOL / Sugar

house Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Kids get to run their own 1K before the 5K run/walk–two laps around Sugarhouse Park! saltlakeactive.com MAY 25

UTAH'S GO GREY IN MAY 5K TO END BRAIN CANCER /

Liberty Park, UT. Dogs welcome!

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Jordanelle State Park / Park City– Kamas, UT. There is a distance for everyone 5K / 10K / Half Marathon. Will challenge you physically and mentally. You will leave with some of the best swag ever, enjoy some of the best post race refreshments, and most of all have fun. Join us on Facebook! yesendurancesports.com/events/ park–city–wild–half

run are the giant inflatable obstacles spread throughout the course that bounce, bump, and slide you all over the place! thegreatinflatablerace.com MAY 30

2015 BOYS CHASE GIRLS HALF MARATHON & 5K /

TRI THE HEIGHTS / Cottonwood Heights, UT. You must register in person for the relay option. Limited to only 350 participants! runcottonwoodheights.com

Snowbasin Ski Resort, Ogden – Morgan, UT. Because boys always need an excuse to chase girls, and girls always love to beat the boys! Starts at the beautiful Snowbasin Ski Resort and finish at Enterprise Park off of Old Hwy road just West of Morgan City. Rules: Girls start this race 30 minutes prior to the Boys and their goal is to beat every boy on the course (you can do it, girls!). If the Girls do, they will receive an extra medal in addition to their finisher medal. boyschasegirls.com

MAY 30

THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE / Murray Park, Murray, UT. It's the wackiest, craziest, and bounciest obstacle fun run to hit the nation! The concept of this unique fun

Thelma & Louise Women’s Half Marathon & Relay The Other Half 13.1 mile race Winter Sun 10k

TOSH JORDAN RIVER MARATHON / Salt Lake

City to Draper, UT. Whole and half marathon and 5K. jordanrivermarathon.com

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ULTRA ADVENTURES BRYCE CANYON 100 MILE, 50 MILE, 50K, AND HALF MARATHON TRAIL RUN / This scenic,

mountain course runs along the western edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, offering spectacular views above and below the hoodoos. The race is run at high elevation, with most of the miles on this rugged course between 8,000–9,000 ft. grandcircletrails. com/bryce–canyon–general–info# JUNE 6

SQUAW PEAK 50-MILE TRAIL RUN / It is a very challenging,

difficult and scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo, Utah. The trail will be marked. It consists of–dirt trails (43%), dirt roads (38%) and some paved (19%). squawpeak50.com JUNE 5–6

BRYCE CANYON 100 / Bryce Canyon 100 Mile, 50-Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon trail run. A 100 mile mountain course (50-mile and 50K also) that is consistently ready to run in June each year and rewards runners with unbelievable views of the hoodoos unique to the Bryce Canyon area as well as some vistas into the Grand Staircase National Monument. The course is 80% singletrack and runs along the western edge to the southern point of the Paunsaugunt plate. grandcircletrails.com/bryce– canyon–general–info JUNE 6

SPORTS–AM CRACK OF DAWN 8K / Salt Lake City, UT.

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Our Utah Spring event will have a 5K and a 10K option. Packet pickup, parking, and other info will be posted two weeks before the event. thedirtydash.com JUNE 6

THELMA & LOUISE HALF MARATHON / Moab, UT. It'll

be a wild ride—run with your best friend, your mom, your daughter, or new friends through the intense, gorgeous landscape of the outlaw heroines' journey. moabhalfmarathon.com JUNE 6

RUN FOR REFUGEES /

9:00 AM. Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT. 5K family fun run with free mango sticky rice afterward. burmamission.org JUNE 12–13

TOP OF ZION RELAY / Southern Utah. Full Relay, 195–mile, 2–day relay; Combo Relay, 100–miles, 2–day relay; Half Relay, 95–miles, 1–day relay. With a team of 12, 6 or 3 runners you will take turns running the distance of approximately 200/100/95 miles over the course of 12–36 hours. Capitol Reef to Zion. topofzion.com JUNE 13

DROP 13 HALF MARATHON / Starts near Brighton Ski Resort and runs 13.1 miles down around 3,000 feet of elevation drop into the Salt Lake City Area. We plan on this being on the fastest runs you ever do in Half Marathon. drop13.com/index.html JUNE 13

UTAH VALLEY MARATHON /

Run down the canyon at this early morning race that starts one mile above Log Haven. Finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. sports–am.com

Provo, UT. If you're looking for a race with amazing scenery, you won't want to miss the views of Deer Creek, the Provo River, Bridal Veil Falls, and Provo Canyon. Half Marathon, 10K, Kids 1K. utahvalleymarathon.com

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Hole, WY. The race will begin just off the Teton Pass Hwy at Beckley Park Way. vacationraces.com

Smithfield, UT. Approximately 11.5–miles. smithfieldrecreation. com/web/site/Races.html

GRAND TETON HALF / Jackson

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CO. Obstacle course race. Special gear needed: Racers should plan to bring a headlamp and appropriate fuel for their needs. No fuel will be provided on course, only water. Hydration packs (or water containers of some variety) are strongly suggested for all racers. spartan.com

COUNTRY FEST 5K / South Jordan, UT. 5K and 1–mile races followed by parade and carnival. sjc.utah.gov/recreation/ adultsports–running.asp THE DIRTY DASH / Soldier

Hollow Legacy. Midway, UT. The Dirty Dash is out to show the world that anyone can play dirty!

SPARTAN BEAST BRECKENRIDGE / Breckenridge,

RACE-DAY GEAR CHECKLIST By Jenny Willden Whether you’re racing in town or traveling for an event, don’t be the one who ends up without running shoes at the starting line. Use this checklist to confidently pack and prepare so your biggest race-day worry is getting across the finish line. CLOTHING: q Running hat, visor, or headband q Singlet or running top q Supportive sports bra q Running shorts, tights, or pants (dependent on weather) q Running shoes q Running socks q Running gloves q Sweats for cool morning starts q Arm warmers q Lightweight shell or running jacket q Post-race change of clothes q Compression socks and tights for racing or recovery TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES: q Sunglasses q Sunscreen q Handheld water bottle or hydration belt q BodyGlide or other anti-chafing cream q Watch/heart rate monitor q Smartphone with armband and headphones q RoadID q Race and hotel confirmations FUEL: q Energy chews or gel q Protein bars or shakes for recovery q Instant coffee or favorite natural energy drinks q Sports drinks q Light breakfast foods for pre-race noshing AS NEEDED: q Supportive shoe insoles q Ponytail holder q Knee brace or other support devices q Safety pins for race number q Vitamins q Band-Aids q Ibuprofen q Drop bag for race start line q Foam Roller for post-race recovery q Epsom salt for post-race soaking Final tips: Keep changing weather in mind and pack for all conditions. Avoid using new items on race day; try everything beforehand (including food) to prevent problems mid-race. Last, wear your race outfit on a long training run to assure it doesn’t chafe.

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SPARTAN RACE SPRINT BRECKENRIDGE / Breckenridge, CO. Obstacle Race Course. spartan.com JUNE 13

PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES 5K /

4–race series designed to introduce new trail runners to the sport. The series is a 5K, 10K, 15K, and 1/2 Marathon. r–u–nevents.com JUNE 13

YELLOWSTONE HALF / West

Yellowstone. The race will start and end at the Old Airport on the west edge of West Yellowstone. yellowstonehalfmarathon.com JUNE 13

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CO. Join us for the Inaugural! The USA Pro Challenge, in partnership with Aspen Silver Cycling will be staging the Aspen Gran Fondo, a 50-mile group ride. The route will have something for everyone with its steep climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery. aspenrecreation.com/ aspen–gran–fondo

BUCKAROO DASH KIDS 1–MILE / Butterfield Park,

Herriman, UT. Kids fun run for those ages 14 and under. Followed by Fort Herriman Days events and parade. rungr8racing.com JUNE 26

PROVO MIDNIGHT RUN – GLOW STICK HALF MARATHON / Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances are available. Everyone gets 3 to 5 glow sticks and Half Loads of fun and a great way to race the midnight hour. Headlamps can be used if needed. This will be done under a full moon and near a river trail. Associated with the Legacy Midnight Run in Farmington and discounts for registering for both races. legacymidnightrun.com

States. Three Marathons. Idaho–June 19th; Utah–June 20th; Wyoming–June 21st. bearlakeendurance.com/marathon

JUNE 20

ASPEN GRAN FONDO / Aspen,

JUNE 20

BEAR LAKE MARATHON RACES / Three Days. Three

JUNE 13

West Valley City, UT. Family 5K & 10K Fun Run. westfest.org

JUNE 19–21

mile, 2–day overnight running relay. Experience the updated course and NEW finish line. ragnarrelay.com

Cinebarre, CO. The race starts and finishes at Home Depot, next to the Cinebarre Louisville Theater. skirtsports13er.com

WESTFEST / Centennial Park,

Racers will run from Grand Junction, Colorado to the world famous Moab, Utah along the beautiful 148–mile Kokopelli trail. Distances will range from day to day between 9 and 42 miles. This is a grueling event that will challenge the most seasoned athletes yet, it is designed so that less experienced ultrarunners can train for and successfully complete the course. geminiadventures.com

Salt Lake City, UT. A rugged and varied course with a total vertical gain and loss of approximately 8,000–feet over 17 miles. Starting in Memory Grove Park in the heart of the city, the course promptly climbs to the 8000' summit of Black Mountain. wahsatchsteeplechase.com

SKIRT SPORTS 13ER, 5K & 10K /

JUNE 20

DESERT RATS STAGE RACE /

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RAGNAR RELAY WASATCH BACK / Logan to Midway, 188–

JUNE 27

LEHI ROUNDUP 5K/10K /

Join us for the Lehi Roundup 5K and kid's mile. All are welcome to be a part of this Run/Walk. Find some friends, make some friends then enjoy all the activities and refreshments we have for you at the start/finish area. lehi–ut.gov/discover/roundup/5k

HERRIMAN WILD WEST TRAIL 10K / Herriman, UT. Scenic 10K trail race. Finisher medals. rungr8racing.com JUNE 20

THE NEVADA MARATHON/ RELAY / Elko, NV. Lamoille

JUNE 27

2015 YOUNG LIVING RUN THROUGH THE LAVENDER 5K/1K / Mona, UT. Young

Canyon Half Marathon (7:00 AM) & 5K (7:30 AM). Awards for 1st–3rd in each age group. Start in canyon & finish in Lamoille. Shuttle bus pick–up in Lamoille. Online registration ends June 18 at rubymountainrelay. com/. Discount for early registration. Autism Network KIDS K – Register day of – $3. rubymountainrelay.com

Living's annual Run Through the Lavender 5K/1K is one of Utah's favorite summer traditions. youngliving.com/en_US/company/ about/younglivingfarms/mona–ut– lavender–farm/Run

JUNE 27

ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON / Aspen, CO.

Run almost exclusively on high country dirt trails. Challenging ascents, exciting descents and wide diversity in terrain will challenge even the most well trained athlete. Start & finish in downtown Aspen at Koch Park. aspenbackcountrymarathon.com JUNE 27

AMERICAN FORK CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K / Join us for our fifth–annual half marathon down beautiful American Fork Canyon. 100 percent of your race fees go directly to the cause and help patients in our community who are fighting cancer. afhalfmarathon.com JUNE 27

BLOODRUN 5K & 1–MILE WALK / Wheeler Historic Farm,

Murray, UT. Utah Hemophilia Foundation. You might think This is only a 5k – but, for Utahn's with bleeding disorders, It's a Chance to change their world. bloodrun.org JUNE 27

SPARTAN SUPER RACE SALT LAKE / Soldier Hollow hosted

the 2002 Winter Olympic Cross Country Ski competitions which inspired us to bring our Spartan Super to Utah. The venue sits at over 5,000 ft in elevation with hill climbs and great scenery. We also mix in live ammo fire as Spartans take aim on the Olympic Biathlon range. Burpees await those who cannot control their breathing. spartan.com JUNE 27

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CALENDAR through Logan Dry Canyon and Providence Canyon. During this challenging event, runners travel 28 miles on a predominantly loop course with over 7200 ft elevation gain/loss. loganpeakrun.com JULY 3–1 2

ULTRA ADVENTURES TUSHAR 100 MILE, 93K, SKY MARATHON, AND 1/2 MARATHON / Eagle Point Ski

Resort, UT. The Tushar mountain range is a hidden treasure of 12,000 ft peaks not far from Bryce Canyon. This is without a doubt the most challenging course in the Grand Circle Trail Series, with over 30,000 ft of vertical gain for the 100 miler. The race starts and finishes at Eagle Point Ski Resort at an elevation of over 10,000–feet! grandcircletrails.com/tushars– general–info JULY 4

FREEDOM RUN 10K, 5K, 1– MILE / Provo, UT. The annual

run has become an integral part of America's Freedom Festival as thousands of participants at all levels and abilities join this invigorating event. freedomfestival.org/event/ freedom–run/ JULY 4

RIVERTON COUNTRY MILE, 10K, 5K, 1–MILE RUN / In

conjunction with Riverton Town Days, this race is a popular family tradition. Come out this 4th of July to continue the tradition, or even to start a new one. Come to the race, then stay for all the 4th of July festivities, going on all day. rivertoncity.com JULY 4

ALTRA TOP OF UTAH FREEDOM RUN / Blacksmith

Fork Canyon, Hyrum, UT. This beautiful, (mostly) downhill 9.3mile race is a great way to earn your potato salad! Race begins at 7:00 AM at the Hyrum Hydropark up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. topofutahmarathon.com JULY 4

13 MILES TO FREEDOM / South Jordan, UT. Half Marathon and 5K. 13milesoffreedom.com JULY 4

LIBERTY 5K / Richfield, UT. This

is a great 5K loop course with the last mile being gradually downhill. Prior to the start of 5K there will be a Kids' 1–Mile run for ages 12 and under. Both races begin and end a the City Park. richfieldrec.com

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MOAB'S ALPINE TO SLICKROCK 50–MILER / Alpine

to Slickrock says it all, where else can you cross three mountain passes at or over 11,000 ft. and finish on beautiful slickrock terrain? The MAS 50 is an ultra that will leave even the most seasoned runner wishing he had trained harder! grassrootsevents.net JULY 4

SANDY CLASSIC 4TH OF JULY 5K / Sandy City, UT. We also

offer a Race Series package for participating in all 4 of our races. Must register for race package by July 4, 2015 to receive the discounted price: Pre–registration – $20. Day of Race – $25; Race Series Package (incl 4–5K races) – $60 sandy.utah.gov JULY 10–11

CAPITOL REEF 100 / Capitol

Reef 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50K, and half marathon trail run. grandcircletrails.com/capitol–reef– general–info#information JULY 10–11

ULTRA ADVENTURES CAPITOL REEF 100 MILE, 50 MILE, 50K, AND HALF MARATHON TRAIL RUN /

The Red River Ranch, Torrey, UT. is nestled against the red cliffs of Capitol Reef National Park, creating the perfect backdrop to host a trail running event. It's hard to believe that so soon after running among the red rocks you will be cruising singletrack through the pines and aspens along more than a dozen high mountain lakes, topping out on the tallest plateau in North America at over 11,000–feet! grandcircletrails.com/capitol–reef– general–info JULY 11

THE BUBBLE RUN / Utah State

Fair Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Super Simple. Clad in white t–shirts, Participants run, walk, dance, and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3–5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe! Each of the four Foam Bogs along the course are represented by different colored foam. bubblerun.com JULY 11

SKYLINE MOUNTAIN 50–MILER / Eden, UT. Ultra

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PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES 10K / 4–race series designed to

introduce new trail runners to the sport. The series is a 5K, 10K, 15k, and 1/2 Marathon. r–u–nevents.com JULY 11

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WASATCH TRAIL RUN SERIES / Snowbird, UT. Evening rail run race 5K and 10K options. info@ runontrails.com, runontrails.com JULY 17–18

EPIC ROCKY MOUNTAIN RELAY / Canon City to Crested Butte, CO. 12 people, 2 vans, 200 miles. It's a 24–hour running party! epicrelays.com JULY 17

and finishing near Soldier Hollow in the scenic Heber Valley, the Dam 15 Miler is a twilight race along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir. The race is 99 percent on dirt road and trail with no motorized vehicle traffic to worry about. Just you, your shoes, the trail, and your fellow runners. dam15miler.com

ELKO GLOW IN THE DARK 5K /

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BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K / Run a 5K,

color run or half marathon through Bryce Canyon National Park! Starts in front of Ruby's Inn. July 10th, The Bryce Canyon Color Me Fun Run starts in Cannonville, UT. bchm.jit.su JULY 11

SPORTS–AM CANYON TO CANYON HALF MARATHON, 10K / Salt Lake City, UT. Starts and finishes at East Canyon Resort. We run on the Jeremy Ranch dirt road. sports-am.com JULY 11

CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES BATTLE @ BIG SPRINGS 8K /

Big Springs Park, South Fork Canyon, Provo Canyon, Provo, UT. The Cascadia Trail Series is built for the beginner (or non) trail runner to expert. Please go like us on Facebook for pictures, results, contests, and updated info.cascadiatrailseries.com JULY 11

HOBBLER HALF MARATHON /

Arts Park, Springville, UT. Half, relay, 5K. Hobble Creek Canyon to Springville City to finish. Run13.com JULY 11

VIGOR SOLITUDE TRAIL RACING SERIES RACE #2 / 7:00

AM. Solitude Mountain Resort, UT. Choose from 3, 5, 8, and 11-mile trail race courses. vigorutah.com

Elko, NV. Entry includes glowing shirt & glowing accessories. Start & finish TBA – Elko. Wrist band pick–up & race–day registration – add $5 Friday from 5:00 PM–8:30 PM. Online registration closes July 15th. Discount for early & team registration. Finish–line party! rubymountainrelay.com

SOJO MIDNIGHT GLOW RUN 5K, 10K / South Jordan, UT. This

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BUTLERVILLE DAY 5K /

Cottonwood Heights, UT. Join us at 7:00 AM for the second annual Butlerville Days 5K! runcottonwoodheights.com JULY 24

SKIRT IN THE DIRT / Ogden, UT.

Women's 5K off–road trail run. getoutandlive.org/participate/ skirt–in–the–dirt JULY 24

HANDCART HALF / South Davis Recreation Center, Bountiful, UT. Half Marathon, 5K and Kids K. cindy@southdavisrecreation.com, handcarthalf.com JULY 24

PIONEER DAY RAFT AND RUN / Provo Canyon, Provo, UT. Raft or tube down the Provo River then run a 5K race. raftandrun.com

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Valley Ski Resort, Ogden– Eden, UT. There is a distance for everyone 5k / 10k / Half Marathon. yesendurancesports. com/events/ogden–wild–half

Snowbird, UT. This year we will have 3 races, each on a seperate day: Speedgoat Vertical Mile, Speedgoat 50K and Speedgoat Quadbanger. Speedgoat Vertical Mile will consist of 5400' of vertical ascent with two seperate climbs, with lift service DOWN during the middle of the race. Speedgoat 50K – Toughest 50K in the U.S. 11,420 feet of climbing and takes place above 7,600 feet, with the majority above 9,200. Rocky, rooty, snowy, and steep. And the Speedgoat Quadbanger will consist of 11,000' of vertical DESCENT with lift service 4X UP Snowbird Ski resort. karlmeltzer.com

OGDEN WILD HALF / Nordic

JULY 18

DRAPER DAYS 5K AND 1K /

USE CODE R2R AT REGISTRATION TO SAVE 5%. Also, register in groups of 4 to save even more money! irunutah. com/race/?race=99 JULY 18

MORGAN VALLEY MARATHON / Morgan County Fairgrounds, Morgan, UT. At an elevation of 5,069-feet, a test of endurance and a feast for the eyes. morganmarathon.com JULY 19

REVEL ROCKIES / Denver, CO. Featuring a perfectly smooth downhill slope and spectacular scenery, this race will be sure to help you set your and finally hit that Boston Qualifying time. REVEL in speed. REVEL in beauty. REVEL in the Rockies. runrevel.com JULY 23

WASATCH TRAIL RUN SERIES / Snowbird, UT. Evening rail run race 5K and 10K options. info@ runontrails.com, runontrails.com

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DESERET NEWS MARATHON, HALF, 10K, 5K / Salt Lake City, UT. The oldest road race in Utah and the fourth oldest marathon west of the continental divide. Starts at the top of Big Mountain, above Emigration Canyon. The course continues down the canyon with a 3,200 foot total elevation drop and finishes along the Days of '47 Parade route where runners will be greeted by over 100,000 cheering Utahns! The marathon course is USATF Certified and a Boston qualifier. deseretnewsclassic.com/

JULY 31

LEGACY MIDNIGHT RUN – HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K /

SLC, UT. A great glow in the dark Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on the Legacy Parkway Trail System. This event gives free glow sticks for runners to aid them on their run. On the course runners will find more glow sticks to aid their run and flashing reflectors as well. legacymidnightrun.com JULY 31–AUGUST 1

RUBY MOUNTAIN RELAY /

Elko, NV. 184–mile + 24HRS + 12–runners = How The WEST IS RUN! Starts in Lamoille Canyon and ends in Wells City Park. 6 or 12–runner teams. rubymountainrelay.com JULY 31–AUGUST 1 TUSHARS 100 / Eagle Point Ski Resort, UT. Tushar 100 Mile, 93K, Sky Marathon, and 1/2 Marathon. The Tushar mountain range is a hidden treasure of 12,000-feet peaks not far from Bryce Canyon. grandcircletrails.com/tusharsgeneral-info AUGUST 1

KAT'CINA MOSA 100K MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE RUN / A very, very challenging, difficult and scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo, Utah. squawpeak50.com/ katcina–mosa–homepage AUGUST 1

CRANDALL CANYON MEMORIAL RUN / The 10K and

5K start along the river and all 3 races finish at the entrance to the Crandall Canyon Mine Road. This is a beautiful, fast down–hill course and is the highest 1/2 marathon in Utah, starting at 8,800'. mammothmarathons.org/ crandall–canyon–memorial–run/ AUGUST 1

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON / Estes Park, CO.

This year we're changing the course a bit. It will largely stay the same, but the start and finish will be at Lake Estes. We will be running counter clockwise around the lake along the lake paved trail. therockymountainhalf.com AUGUST 1

TIMPANOGAS HALF 2015 /

The Timpanogos Half is a Utah favorite. Experience the beauty of American Fork Canyon and the majestic Cedar Hills and Murdock Canal paved trails. You will be isolated from cars and

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ASPEN GRAN FONDO JUNE 13 The USA Pro Challenge, in partnership with Aspen Silver Cycling will be staging the Aspen Gran Fondo, a 50 mile group ride. The route will have something for everyone with its steep climbs and rolling hills, flat sections and gorgeous scenery. www.granfondoaspen.com

MARMOT ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON JUNE 27

26.2 miles almost exclusively on dirt trails and finishing in the hearth of downtown Aspen. Utilizing some of Aspenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coveted trails, the diversity and elevation gain of this race will challenge even the well trained athlete. www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

ZOOT ASPEN TRIATHLON/DUATHLON AUGUST 1 This multi-sport event consists of an 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-mile bike (gaining 1,500 feet in elevation) to the spectacular Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. www.aspenrecreation.com

GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON SEPTEMBER 26 In the height of the picturesque fall colors, this course traverses from Snowmass to Aspen at breathtaking heights and fabulous mountain views. Unlike the many flat and fast half marathons on city streets, the Golden Leaf will challenge even the toughest of half marathon competitors with its rocky mountain trails. www.goldenleafhalfmarathon.com

CALENDAR their exhaust to be left with your fellow runners and the local nature. timphalf.com AUGUST 1

THE PAROWAN CITY HALF MARATHON—YANKEE MEADOW RUN / Parowan,

UT. The race starts on the south side of the beautiful Yankee Meadow Reservoir in the Yankee Meadow Reservoir Recreation Area. The distance and time of this Half Marathon is a perfect high altitude trainer for those preparing for full marathons held a few months later including the Top of Utah and St. George Marathons. parowanhalf.com AUGUST 1

HIGHLAND FLING 5K /

Highland, UT. New route this year. Starts in front of the LDS Heritage Church south of Heritage Park. 1–Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. highlandcity. org/index.aspx?NID=243

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The series is a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 1/2 Marathon. r–u–nevents.com

Park, West Jordan, UT. Whether you be a wizard or a muggle, this race is for you. The Family Fun 5K that will satisfy your PostPotter Depression. facebook.com/ geekdoutrunningclub

AUGUST 8

POTTER RUN 5K / West Jordan

AUGUST 6

WASATCH TRAIL RUN SERIES / Snowbird, UT. Evening rail run race 5K and 10K options. info@

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EPIC CACHE–TETON RELAY /

24 hour running adventure where you and your 11 teammates will run approximately 200 miles of the most Epic terrain in America on a course divided into 36 legs using two vans, one baton and a whole lot of water. Costumes and van decorations recommended. epicrelays.com/cache–teton–relay/ AUGUST 8

PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES 15K / 4–race series designed to introduce new trail runners to the sport.

TOWER ROCK RUN 10K/5K /

Tower Rock Run is a 10K/5K race held in the Sheep Creek Geological Loop under permit by the Ashley National Forest in Flaming Gorge, Daggett County, Utah. This is the perfect run for the runner who loves the outdoor beauty of nature. towerrockrun.com AUGUST 1 1

TRIPLE TRAIL CHALLENGE /

Park City, UT. This Challenge is a 3–Event stage race over a five–week period for the personal accomplishment of the hard–core trail warrior. The 3–Stages include: Jupiter Peak Steeplechase– Park City Half Marathon–Mid Mountain Marathon. First time participants who complete all three events, will receive the signature jacket embroidered with your accomplishment. mountaintrails.org

AUGUST 14

SUPERHERO FUN RUN / South

Jordan, UT. 1.5–mile superhero costume race. sjc.utah.gov/ recreation/adultsports–running.asp AUGUST 14

MAKIN BACON FUN RUN @ TRACY AVIARY / Salt Lake City,

UT. Enjoy a summer evening's 5K fun run/walk—two laps around Liberty Park starting at Tracy Aviary. We'll finish up at Chase Mill for music, beverages, and a great menu of bacon items. If you're a fan of bacon, you're going to love this lineup. saltlakeactive.com AUGUST 15

PORTER'S HALF MARATHON, 10K / Draper, UT. The Start of Porters Half is at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon at 5,394 feet above sea level. From there, runners will run downhill winding through neighborhoods onto a steep descent on beautiful Dimple Dell Road, finding their way down to the city of Draper. lonepeakevents.com

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got some surprises coming that will blow your mind! thecolorrun.com/salt–lake–city/

at 10:00AM, in the heat of the day on August 15th, a jail break will occur. Hundreds of runners dressed in prison garb will hear a siren and soon be pursued by "cops" (volunteers) with hoses, super soakers and more as they try to Escape Ogden along the Ogden River Parkway Trail. Along the course, more "cops" (volunteers) will appear and hose you down. escapeogden.com

AUGUST 22

ESCAPE OGDEN – 5K/10K WATER WAR RUN / Starting

VIGOR SOLITUDE TRAIL RACING SERIES RACE #3 /

7:00 AM Solitude Mountain Resort, UT. Choose from 3, 5, 8, and 11-mile trail race courses. vigorutah.com AUGUST 29

FISH LAKE RELAY / Fish

AUGUST 15

Lake to Richfield City Park, Richfield, UT. 64–mile point to point course through Fish Lake National Forest and Sevier County. fishlakerelay.com

Liberty, UT. 26.2-miles, 4,500feet of climbing, 1 punishing, unforgiving and ridiculously beautiful marathon trail race. facebook.com/skylinemarathon

CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES GRUESOME GRIZZLY 8K /

SKYLINE MOUNTAIN MARATHON, HALF, 50K /

AUGUST 15

PARK CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K / Park City,

UT. The course will loop through open space, quiet neighborhoods and follows the McLeod Creek path with its plank bridges, beaver ponds and aspen stands–providing spectacular scenery on beautiful trails with a combination of pavement and dirt. mountaintrails.org AUGUST 15

RUN WITH THE HORSES MARATHON / Green River, WY.

Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. Wild horses near the route! runwiththehorsesmarathon.com AUGUST 22

ALTRA TOP OF UTAH HALF MARATHON / Starts at

Hardware Ranch, in the Wasatch Mountains southeast of Logan, Utah. topofutahmarathon.com

AUGUST 22

RUN ELEVATED HALF MARATHON / Starts at Alta

Ski Resort, runners will enjoy 13 miles down Little Cottonwood Canyon, past Snowbird and into Sandy City. runelevated.com

AUGUST 29

Canyon Glen Park, Provo Canyon, Provo, UT. Built for the beginner (or non) trail runner to expert. Courses get longer and harder throughout the year. cascadiatrailseries.com AUGUST 29

HUNTSMAN 5K /200 Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT. 5K and Kids Fun race. huntsman5K.kintera.org AUGUST 29

MAN VS MUD / Cache Valley, UT. Epic Fun Obstacles! Not afraid of getting dirty are you? We didn't think so. manvsmud.com AUGUST 29

RIVALRY RELAY / Salt Lake to

Provo, UT. A unique opportunity for not only Cougar and Ute fans to show their support for their team in a friendly running competition. rivalryrelay.com SEPTEMBER TBA

BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE /

Spanish Fork, UT. Mud, Color, Paintball Run. Come get dirty with us at Utah's 1st and Only Country Bumpkin Fun Mud Run. Find us on Facebook. com/bootscootinboogierun bootscootingboogie.com SEPTEMBER TBA

AUGUST 22

SALT LAKE AIDS WALK /

UT. Scenic half marathon trail race. Finisher medals. rungr8racing.com

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AUGUST 22

includes a Color Chase t–shirt & lots of COLOR! Start & Finish at fairgrounds. rubymountainrelay.com

THE HERRIMAN HOLD EM 1/2 MARATHON / Herriman,

THE COLOR RUN 5K / SLC, UT. The Shine Tour is here! We've

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THE GREAT INFLATABLE RACE / Logan, UT. It's the

RACE TO THE ANGEL / Extreme

wackiest, craziest, and bounciest obstacle fun run to hit the nation! The concept of this unique fun run are the giant inflatable obstacles spread throughout the course that bounce, bump, and slide you all over the place! thegreatinflatablerace.com

Half Marathon and Triathlon. The race is open to riders on mountain and road bikes, runners, walkers & triathletes: individual or team. The race will begin in Downtown Wells, Nevada and climbing 2,784 vertical feet to finish at Angel Lake in the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest. racetotheangel.org

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LITTLE GRAND CANYON MARATHON, HALF, 10K / Due to this exclusive location and the multiple Paleontological and Archeological vista's, this is the only run of its kind. This is a limited run and is not for runners that enjoy running in large crowds and in great cities, this is for the scenic–runner that enjoys the tranquility and beauty of running in nature. Boston Marathon qualifier. mammothmarathons.org SEPTEMBER 5

HOOPER TOMATO DAYS 5K /

Hooper Park, Hooper, UT. Fun 5K run or walk to celebrate Tomato Days! hoopertomatodays.com SEPTEMBER 7

BEAR LAKE MONSTER RUN / 10 Miles uphill. 1,900–

Feet Uphill! Race from St. Charles to Minnetonka Cave. bearlakeendurance.com SEPTEMBER 11–12

Head, UT. 187–mile, 12–person run from Brian Head Ski Resort to Zion National Park. redrockrelay.com SEPTEMBER 11–12

WASATCH 100 ENDURANCE RUN / East Mountain Wilderness Park, Utah to Soldier Hollow, Utah. 100–miles of Heaven and Hell. wasatch100.com SEPTEMBER 12

CEDAR CITY HALF MARATHON / A perfect high–altitude trainer for those preparing for full marathons held a few weeks later. This course is one of the nation's fastest. To register for the event facebook.com/ events/1679543575605759/

SPORTS–AM HIDDEN PEAK CHALLENGE / 3,000 vertical feet 6K, on Snowbird's trails. sports–am.com

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Layton, UT. 10K, 5K, Kids' Run. runtheclassic.com SEPTEMBER 12

THE MT. NEBO HALF & FULL MARATHON / Run along the

scenic Mt. Nebo Loop and gaze upon the panoramic views of Mount Nebo, the Utah Valley and Utah Lake far below. nebohalf.com SEPTEMBER 12

BIG COTTONWOOD MARATHON / HALF / The Big

Cottonwood Marathon & Half may be the fastest and most beautiful course you will ever run. Experience amazing views coming down this rocky mountain canyon with the sun rising and the fall leaves glowing brightly. After exiting the canyon this fast Boston–marathon qualifying course runs along the base of the mountain. runrevel.com/bcm SEPTEMBER 12

RED ROCK RELAY ZION / Brian

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THE CLASSIC RACE /

HAM IT UP AGAINST HUNGER / St. George, UT. Join Utah Food Bank's Southern Distribution Center as we take action during Hunger Action Month with a 5K run in St. George. utahfoodbank.org SEPTEMBER 12

MID MOUNTAIN MARATHON / Park CIty, UT. The course follows the Mid Mountain Trail a beautiful single–track trail which begins at just under 8,100–feet and peaks out at 8,400–feet as it traverses from Deer Valley Resort to Park City Mountain Resort and The Colony before descending to the Canyons base area at 6,800– feet. mountaintrails.org/events/ mid–mtn–marathon SEPTEMBER 12–13

TOUGH MUDDER / Snowmass

Village, CO. Obstacle Race Course. toughmudder.com SEPTEMBER 19

PARK CITY TRAIL SERIES 13.1 /

4–race series designed to introduce new trail runners to the sport. The series is a 5k, 10k, 15k, and 1/2 Marathon. r–u–nevents.com

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UINTAH HALF MARATHON /

You're only half crazy to participate in 13.1 miles of scenic Dry Fork Canyon. This is a pleasant downhill course with aid stations every other mile. uintahrecreation.org SEPTEMBER 19

ALTRA TOP OF UTAH MARATHON / We are a running club located in Northern Utah, the Cache Valley and Logan area. topofutahmarathon.com SEPTEMBER 20–26

GRAND TO GRAND ULTRA /

Arizona and Utah. On same course, and at the same time, as the Grand to Grand Ultra, also comprising of 6 stages over 7 days, however it will be a total of 108 miles only. Only 30 spots available! g2gultra.com SEPTEMBER 25–26

THE BEAR 100–MILE ENDURANCE RUN / Logan, UT. A Cool, Autumn Loop Through the Pines, Golden Aspen and Red Maples. 100 Miles, 22, 518' of climb, Max Elevation 9,043', Min Elevation 4,860', Avg Elevation 7,350' bear100.com SEPTEMBER 26

SAINTS AND SINNERS HALF /

Las Vegas, NV. Escape for a weekend and get your old college buddies, girlfriends, long distant beaus, far away relatives— whoever—to train and race together. saintsandsinnershalf.com SEPTEMBER 26

GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON / 13.1 Miles/980–

foot gain/1,712' descent. Snowmass Village to Aspen, CO. goldenleafrace.com SEPTEMBER 26

HUNTSVILLE MARATHON /

Run a whole or half marathon, 10K, 5K or Children's fun run. The Huntsville marathon is a Boston Qualifier. huntsvilleutahmarathon. com/index.html SEPTEMBER 26–27

NORTH FACE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE / Venture into

the mountains for this trail race series by North Face at Park City Mountain Resort. The two–day event from September 26–27, 2015 features races for all ability levels on scenic, challenging trail courses that end with a fantastic finish line festival at the resort base. thenorthface.com

SEPTEMBER 26

CHOSEN SALT LAKE CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K / Salt

Lake City, Utah will host the 2nd annual Chosen Half Marathon and 5K at Ron Wood Memorial Park. Nestled on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, this race was the first on the map from the national expansion of the Texas based non–profit Chosen Marathon. chosenmarathon.com OCTOBER 2

WITCHES' BREW HA HA! 5K /

Wear your Witchy best and bring the family in costume to kick–off the Halloween Season at Gardner Village! Run with the world famous Gardner Village Witches! PLUS, you'll enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, treats for the kids and a halloween fun run like no other in Utah! New course on the roads of West Jordan. lonepeakevents. com/witchesbrewhaha/ OCTOBER 3

RUN FOR THE CURE / Idaho

Falls, ID. The Run for the Cure is Idaho's largest event of its kind and highlights the Eastern Idaho Falls Pink Ribbon Campaign. Everyone starts and finishes in Freeman Park and will enjoy a motivational opening ceremony, music, entertainment, refreshments and a great raffle. komenidaho.org OCTOBER 3–4

SPARTAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE TAHOE BEAST / Squaw Valley, CA. For the first time in Spartan history, the Reebok Spartan Race World Championship will take place at the legendary Squaw Valley. Located a short ride from Lake Tahoe, this epic venue was once host to the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. The world's best athletes will collide on the course with a shared goal: to be the Spartan Race World Champion. spartan.com OCTOBER 3

ST. GEORGE MARATHON /

Registration opens April 1 thru May 4. Entry cap is 7,800 runners. stgeorgemarathon.com OCTOBER 5–8

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES ROAD RACES / St.

George, UT. Three events – 5K, 10K and Half–Marathon – are all part of our road race package – that we can easily tell you about. But, what we can't help you understand is the exhilarating

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Fun Run, 50K, 100K and 100 mile categories Race under the sun and stars in the running mecca of Boulder, CO. bouldercolorado.gov/ parks–rec/boulder–reservoir

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RED ROCK RELAY PARK CITY / Park City, UT. Sunrise to sunset six–person relay through Park City during fall colors. redrockrelay.com OCTOBER 10

LAYTON MARATHON – 6TH ANNUAL / The USA Track

& Field sanctioned Layton Marathon starts on Antelope Island and runs 10 Miles across the island with views of the Great Salt Lake to the East and wildlife. This race will have some new races (TBD) for the Guinness World Record. This marathon is a Boston qualifier and the only Olympic qualifier in Utah. laytonmarathon.com OCTOBER 10–11

ESCALANTE CANYONS MARATHON AND 10–MILER / Come and experience a race like no other. The Escalante Canyons Marathon offers wildly scenic vistas, dramatic inclines, unmatched ruggedness, and a sense of serenity like nowhere else. Come and experience a breath of fresh air at the Escalante Canyons Marathon. escalantecanyonsmarathon.com OCTOBER 10

CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES TRAIL @ TRAIL 51 15K / North

Orem Bonneville Shoreline Trailhead, Orem, UT. Built for the beginner (or non) trail runner to expert. Like us on Facebook. cascadiatrailseries.com

24 HOURS OF BOULDER – BOULDER 100 / Team Relay, Solo

OCTOBER 10

PINK SERIES HALF / Park City,

Kids Run in South Jordan, Utah sojomarathon.com

OCTOBER 16

LAKE POWELL HALF MARATHON / Starting in

UT. Women's only half and 5K. thepinkseries.com

PONY EXPRESS TRAIL 50 AND 100–MILE ENDURANCE RUN /

Faust, UT. Here's your chance to run in the wild west on the historic Pony Express Trail in western Utah. This is a 100-mile and 50-mile run. ponyexpress100.org OCTOBER 17

HEBER VALLEY WILD HALF /

Wasatch Mountain State Park– Heber City–Midway, UT. This race will serve as the YES Wild Half Championship. There is a distance for everyone 5k / 10k / Half Marathon. This event will challenge you physically and mentally. Join the conversation about this event on Face Book. yesendurancesports.com/events/ heber–valley–wild–half OCTOBER 17

SOJO MARATHON / South Jordan, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour and

Challenges, 6 Hour Nighttime

OCTOBER 17

Page, AZ and ending at Stateline Marina, UT/AZ this is one of the fastest courses in our race series. It is also the first race to feature a trail as part of the course. thelakepowellhalf.com OCTOBER 17–18

TOUGH MUDDER Las Vegas, NV.

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FRARY PEAK HILL CLIMB /

Basically you run up the Frary Peak Trail, touch the radio repeater near the summit, then run back down. But there's a little twist, it'll be a time trial type start. We'll start 1–2 people every minute. The reason for this is that first, it's something a little different, and second, the trail is so narrow, that in order to accommodate 50–75 people, we have to do it this way. buffalorun. org/frary–peak–hill–climb/

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THE OTHER HALF / Moab, UT.

Stunning redrock and mountain views accompany you along the Colorado River at the 12th annual Other Half in Moab. Fun aid stations and Taiko drummers are along the course and finisher medals, food, music and microbrews await you at the finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. moabhalfmarathon.com OCTOBER 24

STRUT YOUR MUTT 5K /

Liberty Park, Salt Lake, UT. 20th Annual Strut Your Mutt now includes a timed 5K that you can run with (or without) your dog! Registration opens May 4. strutyourmutt.org OCTOBER 24

SAVE A SISTER 10K, 5K & 1– MILE WALK / St. George, UT. This

event will benefit the Utah Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. All donations go toward breast cancer programs and research! There will be a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Walk at the event. sgcity.org OCTOBER 24

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competitive 5K for everyone who has always wanted to complete a 5K and for everyone who wants the focus to be on fun more than time. In addition to the prize everyone gets for dressing up, everyone in costume will also get entered into a raffle to win other fun prizes! rivertoncity.com/ parksrecreation.trollstroll.html OCTOBER 30

HOWLOWEEN HALF MARATHON & 5K / Provo

Towne Center, Provo, UT. Utah's newest (and BEST) costumed half marathon. howloweenhalf.com OCTOBER 31

THE HAUNTED HALF MARATHON PROVO /

The Inaugural Haunted Half Marathon, 5K and Kid's Race Dress up or come ready to get your PR! This course is beautiful. This course is fast. This course is fun! provo.thehauntedhalf.com NOVEMBER TBA

MUSTACHE DACHE /

Thanksgiving Point, UT. 5K fun run with mustache medal. mustachedache.com

Ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon and Goblin Gauntlet (age 12 and under). We encourage you and your friends to follow us on Facebook as we will offer some special discounts to our Facebook friends. goblinvalleyultra.com OCTOBER 25

MUMMIES AND MIMOSAS 5K / Gracie's, Salt Lake City, UT.

10K race through downtown followed by food and drink at Gracie's. Prizes for best costumes! saltlakeactive.com OCTOBER 27

TROLLSTROLL 5K / Riverton, UT. This is a non–timed, non–

Riverton City and the Unified Police Department are once again instilling 'Fun' in their annual holiday fundraiser. Participants are asked to donate non–perishable food or monetary donations the day of the race. rivertoncity.com/parksrecreation. holidayheroes.html NOVEMBER 14

SANDY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K /

We also offer a Race Series package for participating in all 4 of our races. Must register for race package by July 4, 2015 to received the discounted price: Pre– registration – $20 sandy.utah.gov NOVEMBER 21

UTAH SANTA RUN – SALT LAKE CITY / The Jolliest 5K

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RICHFIELD TURKEY TROT 5K FUN RUN / Bring the whole

GOBLIN VALLEY ULTRA /

HOLIDAY HEROES 5K AND 1–MILE 'FUN'DRAISER RUN /

two–race series—Spring and Fall. April 4, 2015 and November 7, 2015. saltairhalf.com

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and costumes as you join a few hundred spooky runners on a flat, fun course with a party waiting at the finish line. howloweenhalf.com

Run the Las Vegas Strip at Night runrocknroll.com/petitor.com/las– vegas/register/

in Utah. All registered runners get a full and complete Santa Suit to run this 5K in. Along the course you will find milk and cookie stops (with water) to aid the Santa's on their journey. Christmas Music plays over head. runsanta.com

Salt Lake City, UT. Haunted Half Marathon, 5K & Kid's Run is a unique party run. Full of candy, fun, and entertainment! Grab your friends and your Halloween costumes and get ready for the run of your lives! thehauntedhalf.com

HOWLOWEEN HALF MARATHON AND 5K DAVIS COUNTY / Bring your headlamps

NOVEMBER 13–15

ROCK N ROLL MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON /

Bank's statewide Holiday Food Drive. Every sponsorship dollar and registration fee for the race directly supports Utah Food Bank's mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide. In addition, your sponsorship is tax deductible. utahhumanrace.org NOVEMBER 26

RACE TO FEED THE HUNGRY / Idaho Falls, ID. This year we are preparing for 3,000 runners, joggers, and walkers to join us in Freeman Park. irunutah.com/ race/?race=106 NOVEMBER 26

PILGRIM 5K / Thanksgiving

Point, Lehi, UT. Not your typical turkey trot! Registration for this Thanksgiving morning race includes a historically inaccurate buckle hat or bonnet and a long– sleeve cotton shirt designed with the fashions of pilgrims in mind. thanksgivingpoint.org NOVEMBER 26

THANKSGIVING DAY 5K /

Cottonwood Heights, UT. Utah's longest running Thanksgiving Day event. runcottonwoodheights.com NOVEMBER 26

SOUTH DAVIS TURKEY 10K /

10K, 5K 1K. South Davis Recreation Center, Bountiful, UT. southdavisrecreation.com, turkey10k.com NOVEMBER 28

family for this traditional Thanksgiving race! Prior to the start of the 5K there will be a Kids' 1–Mile run for ages 12 and under. richfieldrec.com

Join us for a fun family run! This untimed walk/fun run helps to raise much needed food for Dixie Care and Share in St. George! sgcity.org/departments/ recreation/running/turkeytrot.php

UTAH SANTA RUN / Ogden, UT. The Jolliest 5K in Utah. All registered runners get a full and complete Santa Suit to run this 5K in. Along the course you will find milk and cookie stops (with water) to aid the Santa's on their journey. runsanta.com

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The course is USATF CERTIFIED primarily downhill, super fast and challenging! 5K runners will start at Snow Canyon High School and run on the surrounding trails that finish on the High School track. sgcity.org/departments/ recreation/running/snow_canyon. php

of Fire State Park, NV. Out–and– back course on closed roads! runplanetultra.com

finish at The Little Church of the Crossroads. rubymountainrelay.com

NOVEMBER 26

UTAH SANTA RUN / Provo, UT. The Jolliest 5K in Utah. This fun event starts and ends at The Shops at Riverwoods, Provo. All registered runners get a full and complete Santa Suit to run this 5K in. Along the course you will find milk and cookie stops (with water) to aid the Santa's on their journey. runsanta.com

SNOW CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K / St. George, UT.

NOVEMBER 7

SPECTRUM ACADEMY TURKEY TROT / Salt Lake City,

UT. 5K and 1–Mile FUN Run supporting education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. spectrumturkeytrot.weebly.com

ST. GEORGE TURKEY TROT /

VALLEY OF FIRE HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K / Valley

SPORTS–AM COLD TURKEY RUN / CITY CREEK 6K–Kids 1k

starts at 8:30 AM. Starts at the Capitol and finish at Memory Grove. MILLCREEK 5K–Starts and finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. sports–am.com/ City–Creek–Cold–Turkey–Run.html NOVEMBER 26

UTAH HUMAN RACE /

Draper, UT. This family–fun race is held every year in conjunction with Utah Food

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SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL SANTA DASH 5K RUN/WALK / Elko, UT. Start and finish

at Elko Court House. rubymountainrelay.com DECEMBER 31

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WARRIOR DASH ARIZONA /Phoenix,

AZ. Warrior Dash is the world's largest obstacle race series and is held on more than 30 challenging and rugged terrains across the world. Participants will bound over fire, trudge through mud and scale over 12 obstacles during this extreme 5K. warriordash.com APRIL 11

BEAT THE NEW YEAR 5K / Sugar house,

AXS ADVENTURE DUATHLON /

Salt Lake City, UT. Organized by Salt Lake City Track Club. Finish before midnight to receive an award. slctrackclub.org

Moab, UT. The 15th annual AXS series kicks off in Moab. This is one of the most spectacular venues in the series and certainly a racer favorite. Mountain bike through the canyons on jeep roads and some of Moab's epic single track trails. Kayaks through the canyon on the Colorado River, and rappel down a breath taking 300' cliff. axsracing.com

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VIGOR WINTER RUN OR OBSTACLE COURSE / Wasatch Mountain State Park, Midway, UT. 5K or 10K. vigorutah.com

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SHAC TRI / St. George, UT. Sprint/Relay/

SLC MARATHON–10K INLINE SKATE /

Kids Triathlon. sgcity.org/departments/ recreation/running/shactri.php

New for 2015, the 10K Inline Skate. Participants will utilize a portion of the half marathon course, starting near 400 S and 900 E, and will skate through the downtown and Sugarhouse areas. The skate event is open to inline, roller and quad skaters of recreational, fitness, advanced and pro race levels. The course is relatively flat and smooth with slight grade variation. Average skating speeds range from 10–20 mph with the pro racers reaching 25 mph in the finish sprint. Come join us for this exciting, new event! saltlakecitymarathon.com

RAGE TRIATHLON / Boulder Beach, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV. Sprint, Olympic, and Half distances. bbsctri.com

MAY 1–SEPTEMBER 25

APRIL 25

APRIL 18

TELOS TIMP TRIATHLON, 5K /

Orem, UT. A Splash distance triathlon which includes a 5K Run, 12–Mile Bike, and 350– Meter Swim in that order. t3triathlon.com APRIL 18

SKATENOW: MONTHLY FUN ROLLS, GROUP SKATE / Visit web page for details,

THE BALANCED MAN TRIATHLON /

Logan, UT. Organized by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, this triathlon is great for beginners or for those looking to kick off the tri–season. . bmtriathlon.org

dates, time & places. Distance and locations vary, skating great Salt Lake Valley, Park City, Legacy and Provo paved trails systems. Helmets required. theskatenowshop.com

APRIL 25

MAY 1–SEPTEMBER 1

BREATHE EASY FAMILY FUN RUN /

SKATENOW: SKATE LESSON CLASSES /

St. George, UT. Come enjoy the 5th Annual Breathe Easy 5K Run/Walk! breatheeasy5k.org

Skate lessons with Utahs' only certified instructors. Lesson for Inline and Quad/ Derby, all levels. Ongoing throughout spring–summer–fall. Dates and time TBA. theskatenowshop.com

APRIL 25

GHOST TOWN TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & 5K / Pratt Aquatic Center, Tooele, UT, 8:30 AM. The perfect way to kick-off your triathlon season. triutah.com

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MAY 2

APRIL 11

6TH ANNUAL LEGACY DUATHLON /

IRONMAN 70.3 / St. George, UT. This

North Salt Lake, UT. Run Bike Run on the Legacy Parkway Trail System. Great flat course that starts in North Salt Lake, Utah and a great way to kick off the 2015 Triathlon Season. If you are a first time triathlete wanting to break into triathlons or an experienced racer looking for a race to start off the season the Legacy Duathlon is a great race. legacyduathlon.com

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striking Southwestern home of one of IRONMAN's original full–distance races now hosts one of the season's earliest IRONMAN 70.3 races. ironman.com MAY 9

SOUTH DAVIS SPLASH N SPRINT TRIATHLON / South Davis Recreation

Triathlon season opener. One of our signature races that has SOLD OUT every year for the last 2 years! splashnsprint.com

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WOMEN OF STEEL TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & 5K / American Fork Fitness Center, American Fork, UT, 8:00 AM. Utah’s first and most popular all-women’s triathlon and 5K run. triutah.com MAY 30

TIMP TRAIL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON / Orem, UT. Marathon starts 6:00 AM; Half 8:00 AM. t3triathlon.com MAY 30

SAND HOLLOW TRIATHLON, DU, AND RUN / Sand Hollow

State Park, Hurricane, UT. Triathlon, 5K, 10K, and Duathlon. bbsctri.com

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JUNE 28

BREATH OF LIFE VENTURA TRIATHLON / It doesn't matter

if you are a seasoned triathlete or a newbie racer, the Southern California Triathlon Series will give you the best experience possible. renegaderaceseries.com JULY 11

CACHE VALLEY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON / Logan,

UT. Join On Hill Events for the 11th Annual Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon at the Logan Aquatic Center. Come out and compete on an established and fast course in either the Sprint or Olympic distance categories. Please see cvsst.com/ for all the details on this fun event. cvsst.com JULY 11

MAY 16

XTERRA RENEGADE OFF– ROAD TRI, OFF–ROAD DUATHLON / RENEGADE DIRTY

SERIES Complete the XTERRA Renegade OffRoad Triathlon, Du or 3–Mile Trail Run Challenge and the Renegade Summer Trail Run Series at Peters Canyon and get special "Dirty Series" finisher medal. renegaderaceseries.com JUNE 6

DAYBREAK TRIATHLON /

Sprint, Olympic, and Relay Teams divisions offered. ustrisports.com/ DaybreakTriathlon.html JUNE 7

LEGEND TRIATHLON / Since 2008, Clinton Lake has offered triathletes an opportunity to race an early summer long distance event. legendtri.com

ECHO TRIATHLON / Echo

Reservoir near Coalville, UT. 8:00 am. Sprint and Olympic open water road triathlons. triutah.com JULY 25

LAYTON TRIATHLON – 7TH ANNUAL / Layton, UT. Rinse,

Ride, Run, Repeat is the theme to this event. This course is a mini sprint but for the full sprint repeat the course. It also has a youth triathlon and full course relay triathlon. New for 2015 will be an enhanced course with rubber pads over the area between the trail and the road. 100% covered. laytontriathlon.com JULY 26

TRI BOULDER / Boulder

Reservoir, Boulder, CO. Sprint and Olympic courses. bbsctri.com JULY 31

JUNE 13

ROCK CLIFF TRIATHLON /

Jordanelle Reservoir, UT. Sprint—750 Meter Swim/14–Mile Bike/5K Run. Olympic—1,500 Meter Swim/25–Mile Bike/10K Run. racetri.com JUNE 26

THE LUNATIC TRIATHLON /

Starting off with a 5K run through the streetlight lit streets of Price City, followed by a 12–mile bike ride through Price City and Carbon County Streets, and then finished with a 300 yard swim in the outdoor pool. lunatictriathlon.com JUNE 27

EAST CANYON TRIATHLON /

East Canyon Reservoir, 8:00 AM. This race boasts stunning scenery with both sprint and Intermediate/Olympic distance races to choose from. triutah.com

DÓXA THREELAY / Duchesne,

UT. Each of the 12 triathletes on your team will have a swim, bike, and run leg. You and your team will travel 285 miles from start to finish over a two-day period of non-stop triathlon. doxaraces.com AUGUST 1

ZOOT ASPEN TRIATHLON/ DUATHLON / Aspen, CO. Swim

800 yards, Bike 17 miles and Run 4 miles. Duathlon Run/ Bike/Run begins with a 2 mile run on a paved path and dirt trail beginning and ending at the Aspen Recreation Center. aspenrecreation.com/zoot–aspen– triathlon–duathlon AUGUST 1

website for more information. snakeriverlanding.com AUGUST 8

ESCAPE FROM BLACK RIDGE HERRIMAN TRIATHLON / Black Ridge Reservoir, Herriman, UT. Sprint distance 500–meter swim, 14–mile bike, 3.1–mile run. racetri.com AUGUST 8

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT VARSITY TRIATHLON / Ogden,

UT. Part of the Varsity Scouts of the Boy Scouts of America is High Adventure and opportunities for new challenges. Triathlons will challenge the scouts to try new things and push them to excel. varsitytri.com AUGUST 8

JORDANELLE TRIATHLON /

Jordanelle Reservoir/Rock Cliff Recreation Area near Park City, UT. 8:00 AM. One of Triathlete Magazine’s Top 100 events in the Nation! triutah.com AUGUST 15

PORTER’S HALF MARATHON AND 10K / Draper City Park,

Draper, UT. Half Marathon – 7:00 AM at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon; 10k – 7:15 AM at Draper City Park. triutah.com AUGUST 15

TRIATHAMOM / Riverton, UT. A

fully supported, non–competitive, women only triathlon. gotriathamom.com AUGUST 15

SPRINGVILLE SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON / Springville, UT. Super Sprint, Kids Triathlon. Details coming soon. triutah.com AUGUST 29

TIGER TROUT TRIATHLON /

Scofield Reservoir, UT. USAT Sanctioned Triathlon at Scofield Reservoir with Olympic and Sprint Distances. Incredible Venue. tigertrouttri.com SEPTEMBER 4

AQUA TRIATHLON / Provo,

UT. Bike: 12 miles, Swim: 350m. aquatriathlon.com SEPTEMBER 7

MURRAY YOUTH AND FAMILY TRIATHLON / Murray, UT. A Youth and novice adult triathlon at Super–sprint distances. Limit 275. 150-yard swim, 5.7-mile bike, 1.2-mile run. Kids 10 and under go half that distance. greatbasincoaching.com SEPTEMBER 7

LABOR DAY TRIATHLON /

Bountiful, UT. Sprint, relay, and novice distances. cindy@southdavisrecreation.com, labordaytri.com SEPTEMBER 12

KOKOPELLI TRIATHLON AND RUN / Sand Hollow State Park Hurricane, UT. Olympic, sprint, relay, duathlon, 5K, kids race. bbsctri.com SEPTEMBER 12

CAMP YUBA TRIATHLON /

RED HILLS TRIATHLON

Richfield, UT. Beginner: 225–meter swim (9 pool lengths), 5–mile bike, 1.25–mile run; Sprint: Quarter–mile swim (17 pool lengths), 12.5–mile bike, 3.1–mile run. richfieldrec.com AUGUST 22

VIKINGMAN TRIATHLON /

Burley, ID. Celebrating its 9th year of existence, the Idaho Vikingman Triathlon offers one of the nations fastest swim courses. We provide a variety of events for all endurance athletes, including Half, Olympic and sprint distance triathlons, an aquabike, duathlon, and half marathon. vikingman.org AUGUST 22

TOUGHMAN UTAH HALF /

Provo, UT. Flat, fast, Long course triathlon: 1.2–mile swim, 56–mile bike, and 13.1–mile run. racetri.com

GREAT SNAKE RIVER TRI /

AUGUST 29

Yuba State Park, UT. Sprint and olympic triathlons. All about indian summers, camping, and good ol' fashion swimming, biking, and running. Yuba State Park is just a half hour south of Utah County. racetri.com SEPTEMBER 12

SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON /

Rigby, ID. Swim 300 yards, Bike 3.5 miles, Run 1 mile. Visit our website for more information. pbp.website/events/sst.html SEPTEMBER 12

UTAH STATE TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP / Pineview

Reservoir, Huntsville, UT. 8:00 AM. Choose from the Ogden Valley Half, Intermediate, Sprint and Kids Tri State Championship races in beautiful Ogden valley. triutah.com

Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls, ID. Please visit our

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a beautiful course over the bluest lake in Utah. The Bike is a loop around the lake and the Run is an out and back course completely paved. Great flat course, fun with scenic views. bearlakebrawl.com

Midway Town Square Park near Heber City, UT. 7:30 AM. A worryfree, lady friendly event split into 3 mile segments. triutah.com

BEAR LAKE BRAWL TRI– OLYMPIC/SPRINT / This race is

SEPTEMBER 12

I CAN TRI SPRINT CHALLENGE / Alta Canyon Sports Center, Sandy, UT. Triathlon for all ages and abilities. Youth and relay teams welcome. sandy. utah.gov SEPTEMBER 19

LAS VEGAS TRIATHLON /

Boulder Beach, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV. Sprint, Olympic, duathlon, relay. bbsctri.com SEPTEMBER 19

BOULDER BASIN CHALLENGE / Midway, UT. The event will feature two trail running races and a mountain bike enduro and a community fun nature walk. All races will end at Boulder Basin in beautiful Wasatch Mountain State Park. Trail races will begin early with the Enduro to follow. Some proceeds of this race will go directly to the Wasatch Trail Alliance to help support their ongoing efforts as trail stewards of this beautiful area. yesendurancesports.com/events/ boulder–basin–challenge SEPTEMBER 19

BEAR LAKE BRAWL TRIATHLON FULL/HALF /

4TH ANNUAL WOMAN OF STEEL RELAY / 50+ Miles,

OCTOBER 10

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES TRI / St. George, UT. It

all starts with a 450 Meter outdoor pool swim. The bike portion is a 20K, followed by a 5K run. hwsg. com/sports/triathlon OCTOBER 10–11

MOAB ADVENTURE XSTREAM 24HR ADVENTURE RACE / Moab Adventure Xstream 24 hr Adventure Race – 100+ mile course featuring mt. biking, kayaking, trail running, ropes course, navigation & more! Do you have it in you? AXSracing.com OCTOBER 17

ST. GEORGE TRICK OR TRI /

St. George, UT. Sprint, Olympic, relay, kids' divisions. sgcity.org/ departments/recreation/running/ trickortri.php OCTOBER 17

GOLDILOCKS VEGAS / Las

Vegas, NV. Goldilocks will continue to offer cycling and RUNNING routes! Whether you are just starting out in either sport or a seasoned athlete, with a 30, 60, or 100 mile ride or a 5K, 10K, or half marathon run, you'll find an event that is just right for you. goldilocks.events/glv/info

Bear Lake, Garden City, UT. The 9th Annual Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon is on two dates for 2015. The sprint and Olympic course is on September 12th and the Half/ Long 70+ is on Sept. 19th. This race is a beautiful course over the bluest lake in Utah, Bear Lake. The Bike is a loop around the lake and the Run is an out and back course completely paved. bearlakebrawl.com

OCTOBER 24

SEPTEMBER 19–20 XTERRA UTAH / Ogden, UT. The invite-only XTERRA off-road tri Nationals is Saturday, along with full and half-distance XTERRA Utah races open to everyone. The Xterra Trail Run Nationals halfmarathon is Sunday, accompanied by 5K and 10K trail runs. xterraplanet.com

OCTOBER 24

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POWELL3 TRIATHLON CHALLENGE–8TH ANNUAL /

Page, AZ. USAT Sprint and Olympic Distance in Wahweep Marina for Lake Powell. This event is USAT Sanctioned and is a great event for those looking for the beauty of a triathlon with incredible Red Rock landscapes and breath taking views of Marina from the Bike route powell3.com

PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON /

Lake Mead to Wilbur Square, Boulder City, NV. Sprint, Olympic, Relay courses. bbsctri.com NOVEMBER 7

TURKEY TRIATHLON, 5K /

Orem, UT. Splash Distance. 5K Run, 10–Mile Bike, 350–Meter Swim. t3triathlon.com/race/ turkey–triathlon–5k

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[ Summer Games ] JUNE 5–28 Schedule is subject to change. Get up–to–date information/register for utahsummergames.org APRIL 16–18

WATER POLO / SUU

Natatorium, 560 W University Blvd., Cedar City, UT. APRIL 25–26

SOCCER INDOOR / SUU Multipurpose Building, 654 W 300 S, Cedar City, UT. MAY 14–16

PICKLEBALL / Little Valley

JUNE 6

IRON MAN MOTO TRAILS / Three Peaks Recreation Area, West end of Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT. JUNE 10

BOWLING – PHYSICALLY CHALLENED / Cedar Bowling

Center, 421 E Hwy 91, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 10

EQUESTRIAN – BARRELS & POLES YOUTH / Cross Hollows Event Center, Highway 56, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 10–13

PISTOL SHOOTING / Iron

Pickleball Complex, 2149 Horseman Park Dr., St. George, UT.

County Shooting Range, Iron County, UT.

MAY 15–16

JUNE 11

WRESTLING / SUU Centrum

Arena, 109 S 800 W, Cedar City, UT. MAY 29

GOLF – ADULT / Cedar Ridge

Golf Course, 200 East 900 North, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 5–6

OPENING CEREMONY / Eccles

Coliseum, 99 S. 1100 W., Cedar City, UT. JUNE 11–13

SOCCER YOUTH / 29 Soccer

Fields in Cedar City, Parowan, and Enoch, UT.

BASKETBALL – 9TH/JV/ VARSITY / SUU Centrum Arena

JUNE 11–13

JUNE 5–6

JUNE 11–13

& other Gymnasiums located within Cedar City, UT.

RACQUETBALL – SINGLES /

Sorenson PE Building, SUU, 560 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT.

HORSESHOES / Cedar City

Horseshoe Park, 625 N 150 E, Cedar City, UT.

SWIMMING / SUU Natatorium, 560 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT.

JUNE 5–6

JUNE 11–13

TRAPSHOOTING / Cedar City

Trap Club, Kitty Hawk Way, 1150 W 1200 N, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 5–6

ULTIMATE FRISBEE / Canyon View High School, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 5

BOWLING – YOUTH Cedar

Bowling Center, 421 E Hwy 91, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 6

BOWLING – ADULTS / Cedar Bowling Center, 421 E Hwy 91, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 6

KARATE / Canyon View High

School, Main Gym, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 6

EQUESTRIAN (ALL BREED AMATEUR SHOW) / Cross

Hollows Events Center, 11 N Cross Hollow Drive, Cedar City, UT.

VOLLEYBALL – INDOOR ADULT / Cedar High School,

703 W 600 S; Canyon View High School Auxilary Gym, 166 W 1925 N; SUU Sorenson PE Building, 560 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT. CO–ED, Thursday Women’s, Fri–Sat. JUNE 12 10K / Cedar Canyon Riverwalk/ Main Street Park, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 12–13

GYMNASTICS – GIRLS / SUU

Centrum Arena, 109 S 800 W, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 13

5K/RUN / Cedar Canyon

Riverwalk/ Main Street Park, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 13

EQUESTRIAN – BARRELS & POLES ADULT / Cross Hollows

Event Center, Highway 56, Cedar City, UT.

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JUNE 27

BASKETBALL – 5TH THRU 8TH GRADE / SUU Centrum Arena &

ARM WRESTLING / SUU

JUNE 18–20

BASS FISHING / Sand Hollow –

other Gymnasiums located within Cedar City, UT.

RIFLE SHOOTING / Iron County

Shooting Range

BASEBALL / Cedar Baseball

Complex, Cedar High School, Canyon View High School, Bicentennial Softball Complex, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 19–20

BASKETBALL – ADULT /

ARCHERY / SUU Centrum Field, 49 S. 800 W., Cedar City, UT. Practice, June 26th. JULY 18

EQUESTRIAN – TEAM ROPING / Cross Hollows Event Center, Highway 56, Cedar City, UT.

APRIL 3 –SEPTEMBER 26

MOONLIGHT CANOEING AT CLAS ROPES COURSE / Provo,

JUNE 19–20

SOCCER 3X3 / Bicentennial

Soccer Fields, 827 N Iron Mission Pkwy, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 19–20

TABLE TENNIS / Cedar Middle School Gym, 2215 W. Royal Hunt Dr., Cedar City, UT. JUNE 19–20

TRACK & FIELD / Eccles

Coliseum, 99 S 1100 W, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 19–20

ULTIMATE FRISBEE / Canyon View High School, 16 W. 1925 N. Cedar City, UT. JUNE 19–20

WEIGHTLIFTING / Cedar Middle School Commons Area, 2215 W. Royal Hunt Dr., (Exit 57 on I–15) Cedar City, UT. JUNE 20

EQUESTRIAN–REINING AND WORKING COW HORSE /

Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 North Cross Hollows Drive, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 20

TAE KWON DO / Canyon View High School, Main Gym, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 18–20

CYCLING / Righthand Canyon,

Lund Hwy, Desert Mound, Cedar City, UT. JUNE 26–27

Field, 49 S. 800 W., Cedar City, UT. Practice, June 27th.

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JUNE 27

JUNE 27–28

JUNE 18–20

ARCHERY / SUU Centrum

Sharwin Smith Theater, Cedar City, UT.

UT. On or near the full moon each month (weather depending), experience the Lower Provo River as it quietly settles in for the night. After an evening of exploration, enjoy s'mores by the fire.Provo, UT. clasropes.com APRIL 4

MOONLIGHT CANOEING AT CLAS ROPES COURSE / Provo,

ICEBREAKER REGATTA / Utah

Lake, UT. Sailors, come join the Utah Sailing Association, for all day sail, beach party & how to get more speed clinic! Bring your catamaran, dinghy, or keelboat! utahsailing.com MAY 22–25

MEMORIAL WEEKEND, SEASON OF SUN KICKOFF /

Join the Utah Sailing Association on the beautiful turquoise waters of Bear Lake! Sailing & Racing clinics will be held at Rendezvous Beach utahsailing.com JUNE 6

PADDLE PEDAL PADDLE /

Park City, UT. The Paddle Pedal Paddle is a Standup Paddleboard and Mountain Bike endurance race. The event consists of three legs. 5 miles on the SUP followed by 10 miles on the Mtn. bike finished with another 5 miles on

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swim event! Choose from 1 mile, 5K, 10K or 10 mile distances at beautiful Deer Creek Reservoir. deercreekopenwater.com

JUNE 6

LITTLE AMERICA'S CUP REGATTA / Sail with the

GREAT SALT LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM / Experience

swimming in one of the most unique (and saltiest) bodies of water on the planet! Choose from ~8 mile swim from Antelope Island to Black Rock Beach or a ~1–mile swim from the Great Salt Lake Marina to Black Rock Beach. greatsaltlakeopenwater.com JUNE 6–7

USA SHRINERS HOSPITAL BENEFIT REGATTA /

Utah Sailing Association, in conjunction with the Utah Lake Festival. utahsailing.com/ summergames JUNE 6

GREAT SALT LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM / Two Events:

One short (1 mile), One long (8 miles) in the Great Salt Lake. greatsaltlakeopenwater.com JULY 2–5

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND M.O.A.B. / Join the Utah Sailing

Association at Bear Lake, July 4th for the "Gumball Rally" regatta & dinner party at Rendezvous Beach. Catamaran, Dinghy Sailing & Racing clinics will be held Friday & Saturday. utahsailing.com JULY 11–12

USA SUMMER GAMES SHRINERS HOSPITAL BENEFIT REGATTS / Sailors unite at Bear

AUGUST 8–9

Fremont Lake Yacht Club & the Utah Sailing Association on the pristine glacial waters of Fremont Lake, Wyoming! Skippers meeting and registration 10:00 AM at the Lakeside Lodge. utahsailing.com SEPTEMBER 4–7

LABOR DAY WEEKEND & LABEAU LE MANS GRAND PRIX 20 / Sail with the Utah

Sailing Association on the gorgeous turquoise waters of Bear Lake! September 5th Labeau Le Mans Grand Prix 20. Skippers meeting and registration 10:00 AM at the Willow #3 Pavilion. utahsailing.com SEPTEMBER 26

OKTOBERFEST / Join the

Utah Sailing Association for an Autumn sail & beach party at Pine View Reservoir! Meet at the Port boat ramp 12:30 PM weather permitting. utahsailing.com

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SPORTS–AM SNOWSHOE STOMP 5K / A course with open terrain, wooded areas, stream crossing, some down & up hills and flat trails. Kids 1K starts at 9:30 AM. sports–am.com

Lake! Compete in the Games to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children! Keelboats, Catamarans, Dinghies, Stand Up Paddleboards. Hosted by the Bear Lake Yacht Club. blyc.net JULY 18

BEAR LAKE MONSTER SWIM / Do you dare swim with the Bear Lake Monster? The course starts at the Bear Lake Marina on the west side of the lake and finishes on the other side at Cisco Beach. The distance is ~7 miles and can be done as a solo swimmer or in a relay of 2 to 6 swimmers. bearlakemonsterswim.com AUGUST 8

DEER CREEK OPEN WATER MARATHON SWIM / Utah's

longest running open water

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Mother’s Day Brunch at The Atrium and The Aerie

JUNE 13 13-14 20 21 21 20-21 26 27

Summer Activities Open (conditions permitting) 7th Annual Brewfest Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free Father’s Day Brunch at The Atrium Father’s Day BBQ Kids’ Adventure Race Snowbird Family Flicks, Free Cool Air Concert Series, 6 p.m., Free

JULY 1

Wasatch Trail Run Race Series (runontrails.com)

3 4 4

Snowbird Family Flicks, Free 4th of July Pancake Breakfast 28th Annual Mountain Bout Mountain Bike Race (intermountaincup.com) 4 Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free 6-10 Mountain Sports Camp 1 (ages 10-15) 10 Snowbird Family Flicks, Free 11 The Dirty Bird Mud Run 11 Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free 13-15 Special Bike Session (Mountain School) 16 Wasatch Trail Run Race Series (runontrails.com)

17-19 17 18 24

Total Archery Challenge Snowbird Family Flicks, Free Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free Snowbird Family Flicks, Free

24-26 25 26 27-31 29

SEPTEMBER

Speedgoat 50K Trail Run Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free Wasatch Wildflower Festival Mountain Sports Camp 2 (ages 10-15) Wasatch Trail Run Race Series (runontrails.com)

Snowbird Family Flicks, Free

AUGUST 1 1 4 7 8 8 8 14 15 15, 16 22 22, 23 26

18th Annual Survivors at the Summit Hike Cool Air Concert, 6 p.m., Free Mid-week MTB Race Series Snowbird Family Flicks, Free Tour of Utah Challenge (citizen race) Tour of Utah Cool Air Concert, Time TBD, Free Snowbird Family Flicks, Free Snowbird Adventure Race Oktoberfest, noon to 6 p.m., Free Run Elevated Half marathon (Sandy) Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free Wasatch Trail Run Race Series (runontrails.com)

29, 30 Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free 29 Oktoberfest Beard Contest

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Grand Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free Ski & Board Swap Hidden Peak Challenge Widow Maker Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free 37th Annual Bicycle Hill Climb/Ultra Hill Oktoberfest, Noon to 6 p.m., Free

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