Happy Trails Marathon
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Event overview
The Happy Trails Marathon takes place April 18, 2026, at East River Front Park in South Jordan, Utah (10900 S River Front Pkwy). The event offers a marathon and a half marathon that follow the Jordan River Parkway trail for most of the route. The courses are mostly on paved trail and pass bridges, dense tree-lined sections, golf courses, parks, and river views. The route is described as scenic during spring when trees are in bloom.
Distances
- Marathon : 26.2 miles (total +392 ft elevation gain)
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles (total +216 ft elevation gain)
Course, support and logistics
Both courses are marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Surface breakdowns: marathon 96% paved trail / 4% sidewalk; half 92% paved trail / 8% sidewalk. Aid stations provide Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, candy, soda, and basic first aid supplies including Vaseline, IcyHot, and ibuprofen. Free parking is available at the park. Packet pickup is held the day before at Salt Lake Running Company and same-day pickup is available at the starting area. The event includes a race shirt, custom locally made finisher medal, age-division medals, post-race food from Great Harvest Bread, and free photos hosted by a course photographer. Entry caps: marathon 250 runners, half marathon 250 runners. Cutoff follows a 7.5 hour pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.