Jordan River Marathon

Event overview

The Jordan River Marathon takes place on September 19, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. Races start and finish at East River Front Park (10911 S River Front Pkwy). The event offers a full marathon and a half marathon on the Jordan River Parkway Trail, a multiuse trail system that follows the Jordan River. The organizer caps entries at 300 runners. Registration has tiered pricing: marathon ($75 early, $85 normal, $95 late) and half marathon ($60 early, $70 normal, $80 late). Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race at Salt Lake Running Company and at the starting line on race day.

Course and race services

Distances:

• 26.2 miles (marathon) : 96% paved trail, 4% sidewalk, total +392 ft elevation gain, 7.5-hour pace cutoff
• 13.1 miles (half marathon) : 95% paved trail, 5% sidewalk, total +226 ft elevation gain, no cutoff time

Aid stations are stocked with Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, candy, and soda; they also carry basic first aid supplies. Courses are marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals. Runners receive a race shirt and a locally made finisher medal. Post-race food includes Great Harvest Bread items, chocolate milk, juice, and bananas. Free parking is available near the park. Spectator locations listed include Shields Lane Park, Jordan River Rotary Park, and Spring View Farms Trailhead. Volunteers receive a credit or entry for future Happy Trails races and access to finish-line food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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