Jordan River Marathon
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Event details
Date: September 19, 2026. Location: East River Front Park (10911 S River Front Pkwy), South Jordan, UT. Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
Registration tiers and dates are listed: early, normal, and late pricing, with late registration beginning August 19 and registration closing September 18 at 11:59 PM MT. Same-day registration is not available. The event is capped at 300 runners.
Course and services
Both races follow the Jordan River Parkway Trail and pass wetlands, parks, ponds, golf courses, and bridges. Marathon: 26.2 miles with about +392 ft elevation gain; 96% paved trail and 4% sidewalk. Half: 13.1 miles with about +226 ft elevation gain; 95% paved trail and 5% sidewalk. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals.
Aid stations offer Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and snacks; some stations provide cola, ginger ale, and basic first-aid supplies. Packet pickup is Friday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy, with race-day pickup at the starting area beginning at 5:30 am. Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Free race photos are provided without a watermark. Post-race breakfast includes Great Harvest Bread items, chocolate milk, juice, and bananas. Half-marathon awards include overall plaques and age-division medals; first-place prizes include gift cards from Salt Lake Running Company. Volunteers receive a credit for a future Happy Trails race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.