2026 Happy Trails Marathon

The 2026 Happy Trails Marathon takes place on April 18, 2026, in Lehi, Utah, utilizing the scenic Jordan River Parkway Trail. Participants can expect spring conditions with average high temperatures around 62°F and lows near 40°F, though weather can vary; the course is almost entirely on this multi-use path, featuring blooming flower trees and a 7.5-hour cutoff for the marathon. The event offers both marathon and half marathon distances, starting at Olympic Park in Lehi, with well-stocked aid stations, a high-quality shirt, custom finisher medal, free race photos, and a post-race breakfast from Great Harvest Bread.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Marathon starting at 6:30 AM
• →Half Marathon starting at 6:45 AM

How much does registration cost for the marathon?

• →Early bird registration: $75 (ended November 17)
• →Normal registration: $85
• →Late registration: $95 (began March 18, closes April 17 at 11:59 PM)

How much does registration cost for the half marathon?

• →Early bird registration: $60 (ended December 17)
• →Normal registration: $70
• →Late registration: $80 (began March 18, closes April 17 at 11:59 PM)

What is the event schedule and timing?

• →Marathon start: 6:30 AM
• →Half Marathon start: 6:45 AM
• →Recommended arrival: at least 45 minutes before start time
• →Pre-race announcement: 15 minutes before start
• →Packet pickup: Friday, April 17, 3–6 PM at Salt Lake Running Store, 8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070
• →Race day packet pickup: starts at 5:30 AM at the start line

What is included with registration?

• →High-quality race shirt
• →Custom locally made finisher medal
• →Free race photos by Xotio Media (no watermark, bib recognition download)
• →Great Harvest Bread post-race breakfast including cinnamon rolls, muffins, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, chocolate milk, OJ, and bananas
• →Live results
• →Free parking

What are the aid stations and course markings like?

• →Aid stations are well-stocked with Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and race director's Costco finds (such as Swedish Fish or Nerd Clusters)
• →Course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals

Are there any registration discounts or restrictions?

• →Same-day registration is not available
• →Use code NOSHIRT for $10 off if you do not need a shirt

What are the course details and cutoff times?

• →Both marathon and half marathon take place almost entirely on the Jordan River Parkway Trail, a scenic multi-use trail along the Jordan River
• →Start and finish at Olympic Park in Lehi
• →Marathon course map: Ridewithgps ↗
• →Half Marathon course map: Ridewithgps ↗
• →Cutoff is based on a 7.5-hour pace for the marathon