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AMERICA’S TOUGHEST ONE-DAY CYCLING ADVENTURE ™ For 2013, the Ultimate Challenge, Presented by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will follow a new route: Snowbasin Resort to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort; 112 grueling miles and 12,000+ feet of climbing. A superb corps of volunteers will assist riders every mile of the way. And regardless of where you choose to complete your personal Ultimate Challenge ride, you’ll ﬁnd a good meal, a cool piece of shade, and a chance to watch Stage 5 of the Tour of Utah via Adobe Tour Tracker® on a big screen HDTV waiting for you at the end. Saturday, August 10th, 2013 Same day, same route as the Queen Stage (Stage 5) of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah (Snowbasin Resort to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort) Start Time: TBD Three distance options: Option 1: 52 mi. Nutritional support/hydration stops Option 2: 82 mi. Nutritional support/hydration stops Option 3: 112 mi. Nutritional support/hydration stops

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KEEPER 2013 VOL. 31 NO. 2

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Editor’s Note, Salt Lake Marathon, Peeple Chase, Electric Run, Red Rock Relay, Tour of Utah, The Bookshelf

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Racer Rewards: Unique Finisher Medals for Local Runs and Relays By Jenny Willden

10 Trailsides

Open Water 101: Surviving the Swim Leg of Your First Tri By Josh Green

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Race Ready: Gear for the Run, Ride, and Swim By Jenny Willden

Race Nutrition for Every Body By Molly Newman

22 Health

Competition Mindset Training: 4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Racing Season By Stephen P. Gonzalez, M.S.

24 Training Do You Need a Coach?

6 Reasons the Answer is Yes By Matt Hart

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Crossing the finish line at my first Disneyworld Half Marathon was a thrill, and I can’t wait to race Disney again! But even if you can’t jet off to the Magic Kingdom, there are fantastic race experiences right here in your area code, and our Keeper is your guide. The 2013 edition is a compilation of the West’s best outdoor events, and it’s more comprehensive than ever with over 500 races and events included. Whether you like to pedal, paddle, or pound the pavement, use this guide to train smarter, plan your schedule, and choose new race wear.

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To stay updated on race happenings, connect with Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine on Facebook or Twitter (@osportsguidemag) and you’ll also be entered to win race entries, gift cards, and more! It’s easy, just like/follow us and post which race you’re entering because you saw it in the Keeper. Already following us? You can still participate! Just post about the same topic on our social media channels to enter. We’ll select five winners on or around June 1, 2013. Good luck and happy racing! Jenny Willden Comments, feedback, or complaints? Email editor@sportsguidemag. com send mail to 772 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.

SALT LAKE MARATHON

Celebrate 10 years of the Salt Lake Marathon on Saturday, APRIL 21, 2013. Enter the marathon, half marathon, bike tour, 5K, and have your little ones compete in the kids’ marathon. The Quality of Life Expo will be on Thursday and Friday at the Salt Palace Convention Center, and it features race clinics, nutrition info, vendors, special guests, and more. For an extra fee, add on the pre-race pasta dinner at Liberty Park on Friday night from 5:00–8:00 p.m. saltlakemarathon.com

COOKIE CHASER 10K, 5K, AND 2K

Will you run for Samoas or Thin Mints? Beat the giant running Girl Scout cookies to keep your pride, and you’ll win a Cookie Crumbler racing cap! Challenge yourself with two races in one day; run the 2K to warm up then add on the 5K or 10K. Race is Saturday, APRIL 27, 2013 at the Riverton City Park on 12765 S. 1400 West, and it raises funds for The Girl Scout Oquirrh Service Unit. Tons of Girl Scout cookies will be given away, and you’ll get to munch on your favorites after the race. Bonus: Girl Scouts can earn a Cookie Chaser badge for volunteering or participating. cookiechaser.com

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DIRTY DASH SPRING AND PIGLET PLUNGE

Mud run meets boot camp at this fun 5K where sliding, mud slinging, and mayhem are encouraged. Don’t keep all the muddy fun for yourself. Be the coolest parent ever and sign up your kids ages 12 and under for their own Piglet Plunge! They’ll slip ‘n slide, play in the mud, run, and get a sweet t-shirt for just $20. All races on Saturday, JUNE 8, 2013 at Soldier Hollow in Midway. thedirtydash.com

DISTRESS THE DRESS

You said you’d never wear it again, but this event invites you to pull your tackiest dress or suit out of storage for a 5K obstacle course race through the mud. Don’t have anything terrible enough to wear? Pick one up on the cheap at DI or Goodwill. A portion of proceeds goes to Children’s HopeChest, a nonprofit dedicated to helping orpans worldwide. Wear running shoes, but skip fancy jewelry so you don’t lose it. Race is Saturday, AUGUST 3, 2013 in Salt Lake City at an undisclosed location. Visit the website for updates and to register. distressthedress.com

TOUR OF UTAH: THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE

Love a challenge? The Ultimate Challenge, Presented by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, is one of the most difficult and respected non-competitive amateur cycling events in North America. This year you can ride the new course that begins at Snowbasin Ski Resort and ends at Snowbird Ski Resort. It’s 112 tough miles with 12,000 feet of climbing, or you can choose from the shorter 52and 82-mile courses. The new women’s division offers 30- and 60-mile distances. All races on Saturday, AUGUST 10, 2013. tourofutah.com

ARTS-KIDS FUNKY 5K 2013, PARK CITY

Run this 5K as an individual or Caterpillar team (5 runners attached) on Labor Day (SEPTEMBER 2) in Park City to support Arts Kids. After the race, attend the Miners Day Celebration for a pancake breakfast, parade, barbecue, live music, and kids’ games. Race starts at City Park. Funky Costumes welcome! Email runskiride@gmail.com for info. arts-kids.org

WILDFLOWER TRAILFEST

If you prefer kicking up dust to pedaling on pavement, this new race challenge is for you. Wildflower Trailfest is Utah’s first and only mountain bike challenge for women. Held Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 at Snowbasin Resort near Ogden, the event features beginner, sport, and expert divisions. The day begins with a pre-race breakfast, followed by staggered race division starts, and is followed by a post-race barbecue. Registration just $55. wildfloweroutdoor.com

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PEEPLE CHASE

Billed as the world’s only steeplechase for people, this race is bound to get crazy. If you haven’t heard of steeplechase before, it’s an equestrian event where horse jump over beautiful obstacles. The people who created this race series thought, “Why let horses have all the fun?” So they hired masters in equestrianobstacle building to craft human steeplechase obstacles for this nationwide series. The entire races takes place on grass and is run in separate heats with about 25 runners at a time. Salt Lake’s Peeplechase is SEPTEMBER 28 AND 29, 2013 at a to-be-announced location. Followed by an afterparty and awards banquet. peeplechase.com

THE BOOKSHELF

Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness By Scott Jurek “Sometimes you just do things,” the sometimes overbearing father would say to his young son, who would one day grow up to be one of the world’s top ultramarathon runners. Those would become words to live by—or, at least endure by—for Scott Jurek, whose book Eat & Run is equal parts memoir, adventure story, how-to manual, and vegan cookbook. Eat & Run tells the compelling story of an introverted nordic skier who discovered ultrarunning by accident and eventually grew to dominate the sport. Along the way, Jurek discovered the virtues of a vegan lifestyle and used it to propel himself further and faster. Filled with great characters from Jurek’s life, the book is as riddled with heartrending stories of personal triumph and loss as it is breathtaking race descriptions that take you inside the mind of a once-in-a generation athlete during some of his most grueling runs. And don’t miss the delicious vegan recipes at the end of each chapter. The Kalamata hummus trail wraps are now a regular in my pack. $26 -Review by Aaron Lovell

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You’ll be temporarily blinded, and totally blown away, at this new nighttime 5K that’s as much a race as a light show. The untimed run or walk features 5–10 artistic lighting experiences designed by Dreamworks and Coachella animators with dark sections separating each dazzling world. The event is SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 at Utah’s Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. All participants receive a gender-specific shirt, LED bracelet, glow necklace, and glow sunglasses that you can sport during the run. Bring your own glowing accoutrements to bedazzle your getup. Event followed by a finish line celebration with a DJ, neon everything, dancing, and much more. electricrun.com

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Unique Medals for Local Runs and Relays By Jenny Willden Earning your first race medal is a glorious feeling, and unless you were a childhood soccer star or Michael Phelps, the experience may be new for you. I remember my first racing award, earned at an all-women’s half marathon in 2010. It was my first time racing more than 10K and I was exhausted after nearly 13 miles of running, but I sprinted the final quarter mile and threw my hands up and cheered, feeling euphoric and forever changed as I crossed the finish line.

What’s your favorite race medal? Why? Share your response of our Facebook page (Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine) or on Twitter (@osportsguidemag). We’ll pick our favorites to win a FREE entry to one of races featured here! Deadline to enter June 1, 2013.

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A male model in fancy suit placed the medal around my sweaty neck, delivering it with a congratulatory grin. While I love everything about racing: the camaraderie, crowds, and adrenaline rush, nothing compares to that moment.

Whether you’ve never received a medal or your trophy room is packed with them, earning your own success-nugget at a difficult race just feels good. So I searched our local race calendar for original awards you can earn at some of the West’s best runs and relays. Add one of these events to your race calendar, then hang your prize somewhere to remind you of your accomplishment.

BRIGHTEST MEDAL Provo Midnight Run Half Marathon in Provo June 28, 2013 Night racing is a different animal, and this full-moon event doesn’t begin until 10:00 p.m. You’ll run an outand-back course along the Provo River Parkway Trail guided by glowing course markers and bright directional arrows. Runners get glowin-the-dark wristbands and necklaces to prevent midrun collisions, and you can bedazzle yourself in extra light-up gear too. Complete the race and receive a flashing custom, diecast finisher medal! Pull an all-nighter and stay for the light show and finish line festivities following the race. legacymidnightrun.com

WORTH-THE-DRIVE MEDAL The Other Half Half Marathon in Moab October 20, 2013 Avid racers rave about this well-organized half marathon held annually in Moab, and each year finishers receive a Southern Utah-inspired medal. Use this year’s rendition with bottle opener to pop the top on your FREE post-race microbrews. What other race gives out beer on a Sunday? Enough said. The 13.1mile course offers stunning backdrops: Colorado River views, landmark sightings like Castle Rock and Fisher Towers, red rock, and much more. The popular Taiko Drummers play at the start and at Mile 12 to encourage you to finish. moabmarathon.org

MOST MEDALS IN A DAY Drop 13 Half Marathon in Big Cottonwood Canyon June 15, 2013 Double or triple your medal count in one day at the inaugural Drop 13 Half Marathon. You’ll begin near Brighton and run down Big Cottonwood Canyon on a course with a 3000-foot descent over 13.1 miles, making it the perfect race for an early season PR. You’ll receive one medal for finishing the race, another for losing 13 pounds from the time you start training to race day, and a third for shaving 13 minutes off your fastest half marathon finish time. The majestic scenery almost makes you forget how far you’re running...almost. drop13.com

ROOKIE MEDAL Running Scared 5K or 10K in Herriman October 26, 2013 Does the idea of running 26.2 miles scare you? Run or walk this 5K or 10K and earn a medal! Families are welcome and costumes encouraged. Kids seven and under are free, which doesn’t include a medal or shirt, but you can pay to add one to your registration. This community race is followed by fun family activities, spooky surprises, and much more. runningscaredrace.com

MOST USEFUL MEDAL Ruby Mountain Relay 184-mile Relay in Nevada. August 16–17, 2013 Channel your inner cowboy and earn a custom belt buckle at this challenging relay. RMR is similar in many way to other relays. The 184-mile distance is run in 24-36 continuous hours by a team of 12 or 6 runners, but RMR differs with its Wild West theme and remote location. The race begins in Lamoille, Nevada (about 3.5 hours from SLC) and ends in Wells. Drive in for a pasta party the night before, then round up your wagons...err vans...for a race through Nevada’s famed Ruby Mountains. Make it across the finish line first, and your team wins the coveted cowboy boot trophies! You’ll receive your belt buckle and a t-shirt when you cross the finish, then all teams will celebrate at a post-race hoedown with live entertainment. rubymountainrelay.com

TEAMWORK MEDAL Red Rock Relay 75-mile one-day relay in Park City. October 12, 2013 Overnight relays can take a toll on you. Between the lack of sleep and midnight legs, you leave the weekend proud...but exhausted. Instead of adding lengthy travel and an overnight stay to an already exhausting race, rally the troops to participate in this NEW oneday event in Park City! You’ll need a team of six and just one van for the 75-mile sunrise to sunset trip through Park City in the height of fall colors. The unique finisher medal has three lines symbolizing the three legs you must run to help your team complete the course to receive your medals. redrockrelay.com

FASHIONISTA MEDAL The Pink Series 5K in Pleasant Grove April 27, 2013; Half Marathon or 5K Park City. October 12, 2013 When it comes to women’s race awards, this series got it right. At best, you wear your medal for the hours following your finish. If you’re still sporting yours at the mall a few days later, you look ridiculous. So you can either frame that sucker next to a pic of yourself crossing the finish, or hide it away in a box and let it collect dust. The ladies at the Pink Series thought this was silly, so they had Scott James Jewelry design cute, engraved necklaces to function as medals instead for their allwomen races. Whenever you run a Pink Series race (be it a 5K or half marathon) you’ll receive a unique new charm to add to your collection. Did I mention they have chocolate treats at the finish too? thepinkseries.com

MOST LIKELY TO GET FROSTBITE WHILE EARNING IT MEDAL Salt Lake Track Winter Series 5K, 10K, 15K at The Great Saltair. January–February 2014 If icy roads, blizzards, and freezing temperatures don’t deter you on race day, this is your race series. But you’ll have to wait until January to get your hands on one of these unique wooden medals, and you must complete all three races, snow or shine, to get your award. All courses begin at the Great Saltair in Magna, and you should be prepared for a wet, snowy run. Exact dates for next year will be announced on the website. slctrackclub.org

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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training OPEN WATER 101: Surviving the Swim Leg of Your First Triathlon

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By Josh Green

you’ve ever thought “I could do a triathlon…if I didn’t have to swim,” you’re not alone! The swim causes more anxiety and keeps more potential triathletes from trying the sport than either the bike or run. When the swim leg takes place in open water, away from the comfort of a warm pool and lane lines, these anxieties are often amplified. So how do you overcome your fears to survive (and maybe even enjoy) your first open water triathlon? For starters, you can learn from mistakes I made during my first race. GO SWIM I tackled my first triathlon at Sand Hollow Reservoir. I came from a swimming background and felt confident in the pool. At the time, I had no idea how different open water swimming would be from pool swimming. The water was colder, rougher, and murkier, and I felt disoriented for the first half of the swim. One of the challenges of open water swimming is learning to adapt to these differences. Spend more time outside in the water and you’ll feel less anxious and more prepared when the gun goes off. Luckily, in Utah we have several options for open water training. Newbies should try the Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman. It’s small and shallow with no motorized boats. You can find a list of other popular places to swim on the Salt Lake Open Water website (saltlakeopenwater.com/Swim_Locations.html). FIND A BUDDY At my first tri, I wasn’t prepared to swim in the middle of hundreds of other people. All of my training had been in a pool, often in a lane by myself. When the race started, I found myself getting unintentionally elbowed and kicked by swimmers around me. More than once I got a mouthful of water when I took a breath.

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Prepare yourself for this by swimming with others. Utah is home to several active triathlon and swim clubs that hold regular group training swims during warmer months, find one for you in our resource sidebar. Also, many triathlons offer clinics a week or so before the race that include simulated starts as part of the instruction. Check with your planned race to see if they offer any pre-race clinics. Until the weather warms up, swimming three wide in one lane at the pool will give you a good feel for what it’s like to swim in close quarters. TEST OUT YOUR WETSUIT Most triathletes wear a wetsuit during the swim. A wetsuit keeps you warm, but also helps you swim faster by making you more buoyant. I rented a wetsuit online and didn’t try it on until I was at my hotel the night before the race. I was surprised by how tightly it fit and how much it restricted the movement of my arms. Settling into my normal stroke during the swim was difficult because I wasn’t used to how the wetsuit changed the way I swam. If you plan on wearing a wetsuit, rent or borrow one a few weeks before your race so you have a chance to swim in it and adjust to the new feeling. Be sure to choose a wetsuit designed for swimming and not for other watersports. It should have thinner material through the shoulders to allow for better movement. Local shops like Salt Lake Running Company and Wasatch Running Center can help you find the right size and offer weekend rentals for about $40. SWIM STRAIGHT There are no lane lines and no black lines on the bottom of the lake to follow, so it’s easy to swim off course or in the wrong

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direction. I ended up swimming more than the 750-meter course in my first triathlon because I kept swimming back and forth, stopping every few strokes to figure out where I was in the water. To swim straight you’ll have to learn to “sight”. “Sighting” simply means lifting your head slightly out of the water to spot a turn buoy, or other landmark, to get your bearings. There are good videos on YouTube that show sighting technique in action. My favorite video (youtube.com/watch?v=v0-lP3exIfc) also has other tips to keep you swimming in the right direction. RELAX It’s not uncommon for beginner, and experienced, swimmers to occasionally panic during the swim. If this happens to you, roll onto your back or switch to breaststroke and take deep breaths until you feel ready to continue. Keep in mind that there will be support boats in the water, ready to help if needed. GO FOR IT Despite my mistakes, I got hooked on open water racing after my first race and started looking for another one as soon as I got home. If you’ve been thinking about trying a triathlon, don’t let the swim scare you. Following these tips will give you confidence to enter, and finish, your first race. Who knows, maybe you’ll get hooked too!

RESOURCES FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMERS Utah Open Water (utahopenwater.com) Salt Lake Open Water (saltlakeopenwater.com) Utah State Parks Current Water Conditions (stateparks.utah.gov/conditions)

LOCAL TRIATHLON CLUBS Salt Lake Tri Club (saltlaketriclub.com) Desert Sharks (desert-sharks.com) Timp Tri Club (timptriclub.com) Team Blonde Runner (blonderunner.com/teams/team-blonde-runner-tbr)

WHERE TO RENT A WETSUIT Josh Green lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and three young boys. He has been swimming practically since birth and got addicted to open water after his first triathlon. He shares his adventures and love of open water on his blog (utahopenwater.com).

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SHOE GUIDE Spring time.

The days grow longer and warmer; the rain, snow and naked trees give way to early sunrises, blue skies and green leaves. And after a long winter spent primarily indoors, runners are itching to head back outside. New runners join the ranks following New Year’s resolutions, and experienced runners refresh the worn out footwear that gloriously accompanied them through miles of training and racing in the previous year (or the winter). 2013 starts with many interesting new running shoes. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen new players in the shoe arena coming up with innovative concepts. And established brands apply technologies developed for the past Olympics to the everyday trainers of 2013. Overall, running shoes are getting better. We took the most anticipated models out for some thorough testing. Here are the shoes you don’t want to miss.

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Weight: Men’s 10.0 oz. | Women’s 8.1 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $95

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The second iteration of Skechers GOrun 2 provides a comfortable, well-fitting minimalist experience that builds upon the strengths of the first version. Designed for lightweight adaptability, the GOrun 2 is a great go-to shoe for minimalist veterans and a great “first shoe” for newcomers to the category. With a lightweight, comfortable and flexible upper, as well as a contoured and adaptive outsole, the GOrun 2 provides tactile feedback that doesn’t get in the way for a comfortable and performance-minded run. Weighing a scant 6.6 ounces, the GOrun 2 provides a responsive ride that feels like it’s barely there. And at a tempting price point, this shoe is well-positioned to fit into any minimalist runner’s rotation.

This updated version of the Blade Light Run has an overhauled upper that’s seam free and boasts welded overlays that make it a comfortable and lightweight neutral running shoe after a slight break-in period. The one-piece midsole/ outsole (constructed from superfoam technology) and Aosta inserts (to improve durability) keep the shoe fairly flexible and responsive. Wear testers liked the forefoot flexibility, but found the midfoot area slightly stiffer.

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Energy Boost Weight: Men’s 9.8 oz. | Womens 8.2 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $150

www.adidas.com The adidas Energy Boost is a great choice for neutral runners looking for a fast, light and soft shoe that fits snugly. The overall feel is extremely soft and cushioned, with a snug, almost sock-like upper. The sole unit of the Energy Boost is designed to provide exceptional energy return, which makes for a fast feel. Rounding it out is a sock-like upper that hugs the foot comfortably, providing a touch of extra support. During testing, the Energy Boost performed best during faster workouts on the track or tempo runs.

Wave Rider 16 Weight: Men’s 9.9 oz. | Women’s 8.2 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $115

www.mizunousa.com The latest update to this perennial favorite features the same great cushioning you would expect from Mizuno, and a flexible Dynamotion upper that places stretchy material in all the right places. Nothing changes in the undercarriage from the last version — except that Mizuno found ways to effectively decrease the overall weight by improving the upper. As a neutral shoe, the Wave Rider 16 provides a bit more support than many of its counterparts. This is due to an Extended Wave Plate, which decreases twisting of the foot and provides some support for overpronators. Testers praised the durability of this shoe, and heavier runners appreciated that the Wave Plate technology maintains some resilience in the midsole.

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Weight: Men’s 9.55 oz. | Women’s 7.65 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $110

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Weight: Men’s 9.7 oz. | Women’s 8.7oz. Category: Neutral Price: $130

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Flyknit Racer Weight: 5.6 oz. (unisex) Category: Neutral Racing Price: $150

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For the runner looking for the best of both worlds in a minimum race/train shoe, check out Pearl Izumi’s Kissaki 2.0 (released in 2012). With a newly designed seamless upper that gives it a competitive look and feel, the Kissaki 2.0 is light, springy and sleek enough to race in, but it still has enough padding for daily training. The 1:1 energy return foam and crash pad keep the shoe resilient and fast, while encouraging a natural efficient stride.

As seen on some of the fastest feet in the 2012 Olympics, the Flyknit Racer is SPRING 2013 Nike’s latest offering in the ultra-performance neutral racer category. Sporting an intricately woven one-piece upper, the Flyknit Racer promises a supportive yet adaptable fit by integrating Dynamic Flywire into the lacing tabs for a customized fit. Underfoot tech includes a Phylon midsole and forefoot Zoom Air unit for responsive cushioning and quick transition. Nike’s classic waffle-patterned outsole provides the grip on the road. The Flyknit Racer is only available in men’s sizing, so women should subtract 1.5 sizes to find a comfortable fit.

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Karhu

Flow3 Trainer Fulcrum Weight: Men’s 8.5 oz. | Women’s 8.0 oz. Category: Neutral Performance Price: $115

www.karhu.com The Flow Trainer is an excellent shoe for those looking for a lightweight, responsive ride. Karhu’s trademark is the Fulcrum (a wedge of dense foam in the middle of the shoe), which acts like a lever designed to propel you forward. The Fulcrum may require an adjustment for heel-strikers, but mid- and fore-foot strikers will enjoy the fast, natural-feeling ride.

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Weight: Men’s 8.5 oz. | Women’s 7.8 oz. Category: Neutral Performance Price: $115

The Scott T2C Evo is a lightweight, well-balanced everyday training shoe for the performance-minded runner. The new colorway is a striking blue and yellow, and looks very fast on one’s feet. The shoe’s outsole is made of the brand’s AeroFoam technology, which provides good cushioning in a lightweight package. Wear testers found the ride to be responsive yet forgiving, with more than enough cushioning for heavier runners to use as a marathon racing flat if so desired. All around, an excellent package for a variety of runners looking for a versatile daily training shoe or long-distance road racer.

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With the 890 V3, New Balance has made some small tweaks in all the right places — improving upon the V2 without changing what so many runners have SPRING 2013Fit is improved by deepening the toe box, troublesome overlays come to love. were moved, and the same Revlite midsole and 8mm heel drop was maintained. Many runners will find the 890 V3 to be somewhere between a racing flat and a traditional trainer, and capable of handling tempo work as well as long runs. Our testers loved the fact that the Revlite cushioning holds up far beyond other lightweight trainers they’d worn, and that the shoe maintains a perfect blend of soft but responsive protection.

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Asics

GT 2000 Weight: Men’s 11.4 oz. | Women’s 9.3 oz. Category: Structured Cushioning Price: $120

www.asics.com Asics debuts a completely revamped edition of its core GT line of shoes. As the replacement for the GT 2170, the GT 2000 comes in lighter on the foot but heavier on the wallet. The GT 2000 includes a 10 mm heel-to-toe offset and a less intrusive Dynamic Duomax support system. Preliminary testing revealed that the GT 2000 performs quite similarly to its predecessor, with the exception of a more responsive toe off. The upper fit remains very accommodating for the averagewidth foot that requires pronation control.

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STABILITY Brooks

Adrenaline GTS 13 Weight: Men’s 11.3 oz. | Women’s 9.4 oz. Category: Stability Price: $110

www.brooksrunning.com This award-winning stability shoe offers the same cushion and support that it’s known for, while adding Omega Grooves and Flextra technologies. These new technologies give extra flexibility in the underfoot, while still maintaining the shoe’s durability and breathability. Keeping other technologies of last year’s model like Brooks’ DNA and Full Length BioMoGo, the updates correct what small imperfections the Adrenalines GTS 12 had. Testers familiar with previous versions of the shoe agree this is the best update yet.

Newton

Motion Weight: Men’s 9.3 oz. | Women’s 7.7 oz. Category: Performance Stability Price: $175

www.newtonrunning.com The Motion is Newton’s stability performance trainer designed for everyday use and faster-paced training. Characterized by four actuator lugs placed in the forefoot and a 3mm heel drop, the Motion encourages mid-foot and forefoot striking. Testers found these lugs noticeable at first, but quickly realized that they no longer felt them within half a mile of running. However, sore calves often resulted with an overly quick transition into these shoes. Testers appreciated the wide toe box and good fit, and a short break-in period was only required due to some stiffness around the heel collar that went quickly away.

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Progrid Guide 6 Weight: Men’s 10.0 oz. | Women’s 8.9 oz. Category: Stability Price: $110

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hundreds of running shoes in the past several years.

The Saucony Guide 6 continues to use the same resilient Progrid foam cushioning. This, teamed up with newly aligned deeper flex grooves and segmented crash pad in the heel, offers up excellent flexibility while maintaining a smooth, comfortable ride. A return of the 8mm drop helps promote a more natural and efficient stride, and a new midfoot saddle brings it all together in a snug package.

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o the distance in apparel designed to help you perform at your peak. With picks for men and women, everyone can find something new to love. See more race favorites online at sportsguidemag.com.

Women 1. Smartwool Run Hat Shade your face while managing your temperature and sweat, thanks to the Merino wool headband in this cute hat. Also available as a visor. $28 smartwool.com 2. SkirtSports Kelly Bra Meet your new breast friend, Kelly. She offers the support of a true pal and can be worn criss-cross or straight back. Pair her with interchangeable patterned straps for a fresh look. $60 skirtsports.com 3. Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra Tame your tatas with this adjustable bra that busts bouncing in any cup size. Winner of countless awards, it features a full-back opening for easy on/off and seamless cups to prevent chafing. $64 shockabsorber.co.uk 4. Lucy Pack-n-Dash Ultimate Tank The perfect race-day tank! Smartly placed eyelets mean you’ll never have to poke holes to pin on your race number again. $55 lucy.com 5. Lucy Pack-n-Dash Ultimate Jacket Use this convertible jacket in spring’s variable conditions. Switch from vest to shrug to full jacket in seconds, and look smashing any way you wear it. $118 lucy.com 6. New Balance Impact Hoodie Wear this on brisk spring mornings and as you start to sweat, NB Ice technology will

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provide a tingling, cooling sensation. Love the perfectly placed media pocket. $65 newbalance.com 7. Moving Comfort Momentum Shorts Go the distance in this long run-friendly favorite with updated styling and a comfy wide waistband. Stow tiny items in a hidden pocket. $46 movingcomfort.com 8. Icebreaker Rush ¾ Tight Colored tights are all the rage, but these ones deliver more than good looks. Made of Merino wool jersey fabric to keep you cool and smelling fresh with key details like reflective piping and a rear stash pocket. $90 icebreaker.com 9. Brooks Infiniti Short Tight Choose these flattering short tights to pair with looser tops when it’s too hot for full tights. Built with smart features like a moisture-proof rear pocket and silcone gripper. $46 brooksrunning.com 10. Brooks D’Lite Reversible Racerback Stay covered and cool in this featherweight mesh tank with ruching and a slightly seethrough back. The fit is generous, so buy a size down. $40 brooksrunning.com 11. Merrell Theleon Tee Prefer tees to tanks? Pick this feminine number with moisture-managing fabric and 20 UPF protection to keep sweat and sunburn at bay. $45 merrell.com 12. Moxie Cycling The Mullet Jersey Look sexy and stylish on or off your bike in this fitted jersey made by and for women. Their take on basic black has a funky hi-vis print on back and t-back straps for max comfort. $65 moxiecycling.com

13. Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool® Short Chill out on your bike in these shorts with ELITE Transfer In-R-Cool® performance fabric that cools and protects in the sun. The anatomic chamois and silicone grippers keep them correctly placed when you’re in motion. $110 pearlizumi.com 14. Athleta Queen K Short Our favorite tri short for fit and features. The chamois supports on rides without being too bulky on runs, and the high-rise back keeps your backside covered. With reflectivity for low-light conditions. $69 athleta.com 15. Smartwool PhD Cycle Ultralight Micro If next-to-nothing cushioning delights you, there’s nothing better than the lightest Merino sock money can buy. The seamless toe provides a sublime fit, and they’ll last season after season. $16 smartwool.com 16. Athleta Rapanui Swimsuit Designed for tri training and racing, this sports bra-styled swim top goes from swim to bike to run with ease. Supportive enough for smaller cup sizes to run in alone. Pair with matching bottoms. Top $54, Bottoms $46 athleta.com 17. SkirtSports Race Belt Skirt Keep your backside covered with this cover-up skirt featuring handy snaps for your race number. Pair with bike shorts or your favorite active underthings. $45 skirtsports.com 18. Helly Hansen Pace 1/2 Zip LS Boasting the lowest weight of any training top, this long-sleeve champ combines the best in cooling and stay-dry fabrics with a mesh back panel for pure running bliss. $70 hellyhansen.com

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Men 19. Brooks LSD Lite Vest Recently redesigned, this ultralight vest now has stretchy side panels for easy movement. Wind and weatherproof fabric make it ideal for spring. $75 brooksrunning.com 20. Helly Hansen Speed Jacket Outrun the competition with a stretchy shell designed to breathe while blocking wind. The zip chest pocket fits phones or iPods, and best of all, it packs to the size of a Clif Bar. $170 hellyhansen.com

Mile 26 with race-ready socks with graduated compression are designed to stabilize muscles, reduce foot fatigue, and block blistering. $60 zootsports.com 26. Helly Hansen Puls Training Jacket Spinning your wheels on finding a perfect bike jacket? Pick Puls to stay seen and enjoy bike-built features like wind blocking, breathable rear grid, and open back stash pocket. $140 hellyhansen.com

21. Brooks Race Day Singlet Mesh fabric keeps you cool on race day so you can speed past the pack. With minimal seams for maximum comfort. Available in brights for optimal visibility. $30 brooksrunning.com

27. Helly Hansen Pace Bike Shirt SS Helly places performance fabric in all the right places, and this bike shirt is no exception. Built with HH Cool fabric all over and grid fabric in back to release moisture with Stay Dry technology that keeps you sweat-free on your toughest climbs. Rear pockets store tools and fuel. $90 hellyhansen.com

22. Brooks Board Runner 9” Short If you’re new to racing, you may not be ready for short shorts. Ease your way into the sport with this long surf-inspired pair. There’s no liner so you can pick your own, and they do double duty for other active wear. $65 brooksrunning.com

28. Pearl Izumi Elite In-R-Cool® Bib Shorts This bib’s anatomically correct design provides a perfect fit, and cooling, sunprotecting fabric makes them ideal for racing. Odor-reducing technology means your friends will happily hug you at the finish line. $135 pearlizumi.com

23. Brooks Sherpa Race Shorts Loved by racers, these 5” shorts are made from stretch fabric for easy movement with a wicking polyester liner to keep skin dry. $40 brooksrunning.com

29. Julbo Stunt Sunglasses with Zebra Lenses Sure, they’re made for mountain bikers, but they’re great for a race. The grip nose and temples keep them put when you perspire, and they fit just right under your helmet. $90 julbousa.com

24. New Balance Impact Short Sleeve It looks like a typical polyester running tee, but the NB ICE–infused fabric lowers your skin temperature to keep you from overheating when temperatures soar. $40 newbalance.com 25. Zoot Ultra 2.0 Crx Socks Keep your legs feeling as fresh at Mile 1 as

30. Incrediwear Pro-3 Socks Perform your best in socks crafted with carbonized charcoal technology to increase circulation. This decreases foot fatigue while regulating temperature for endlessly sweat-free, happy feet. $14 buyincrediwear.com

34 31. Incrediwear Knee Brace Active geranium bamboo charcoal in this brace promotes increased mobility and circulation with support you’ll notice immediately. Shown to reduce inflammation and swelling quickly, making it ideal for post-race use. $37 buyincrediwear.com 32. Zoot Ultra Run BIOwrap 6” Short Endurance athletes love this short for race training. The BIOWrap liner supports quad muscles to reduce vibration and damage for enhanced performance. A runnable loose overshort provides coverage. $50 zootsports.com 33. Zensah Compression Calf Sleeves Ranked as the #1 selling compression sleeves worldwide, Zensah’s unique knitting process makes them a standout in the industry. The graduated compression increases blood circulaton for enhanced performance and recovery. $40 zensah.com 34. Switch Vision H-Wall Sunglasses Switch’s magnetic interchange lens system uses powerful magnets embedded in both the lenses and frames to create the cleanest and quickest lens swaps I’ve ever seen. The H-Wall is an all-sport champ with a lightweight frame, ventilation, and frames that stay in place. $95–115 switchvision.com 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+. Aaron Lovell contributed to the reporting of this article.

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our training team is bigger than you realize. Every day people go to bat for you, for me, for all of us who are striving to be stronger, faster, better. They have a hand in the design and innovation of the products that help all of us achieve our goals, and they share in our passions and triumphs. We’ve culled together a sampling of some of the best gadgetry to give you the edge while you train and when you race.

Meet your support team:

1. Suunto Ambit GPS Watch The coveted Ambit watch has all the fixins’ to help you get the most out of your training: full GPS with global/local grids, integrated heart rate monitor, and a unique 3D compass. $500 suunto.com 2. Lezyne Carbon Drive Lite Take this hand pump with you wherever you ride. It’s compact and made of lightweight and durable MCT carbon composite. The barrel and handle are made of MCT reinforced carbon fiber so, yeah, it’s light. $59 lezyne.com 3. Lezyne Twin Speed Drive C02 Inflator Simple and fast. This inflator is compact 100% CNC machined aluminum. The threaded valve operation allows for easy inflation and the Twin Slip-Fit head presses onto Presta and Schrader valves for quick engagement. $14 lezyne.com 4. Lezyne Femto Drive Front and Rear LED Lights Ride safely with these compact, bright, affordable safety lights with lenses made of high-grade optical material. They have four flash modes, one solid mode, are weather resistant, and extremely durable. $14 lezyne.com 5. X-1 Interval 4G with Blue Apple iPod Shuffle If you don’t feel awesome while you swim your laps, try using the X-1 Interval 100% waterproof underwater headphone system. I won’t say it will make you a better swimmer, but I will say you’ll forget about everything else and focus on your training. It attaches to any swim goggle and is very easy to use. $139 x-1.com 6. Topeak Waterproof Wedge This DryWedge is made from rigid EVA foam and Denier nylon waterproof fabrics, so it can stand up to whatever weather comes your way. Its sonically welded seams and roll closure keep water and mud out. No excuses, get after it. $39 topeak.com 7. Topeak ALiEN III Multi-Tool This multi-tool has everything. It features 25 (yes 25) high-quality tools to manage roadside repairs, and it includes a chain tool compatible

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with all single-speed and most multi-speed chains. There’s also a stainless steel wire chain hook, stainless steel knife, a plethora of wrenches, and a bottle opener for post-ride revelry. $69 topeak.com 8. Speedo Fastskin3 Super Eilte Mirrored Goggle Designed for optimum fit with a wide peripheral vision, these goggles help make you faster in the water. This is the first goggle to feature an outer Dive Stream profile to protect the eyes and improve hydrodynamic contouring of the head with reduced risk of goggle movement during dives and turns. $100 speedousa.com 9. Camelbak Arc Quick Grip™ Stow your key and tiny neccessities in the pocket of this stable bottle that’s shaped to hug your hand. The bottle has self-sealing jet valves so you don’t need to worry about leaking or splashing on the run. $60 camelbak.com 10. Cascade Designs E-Case Touch, talk, and listen while you swim, run, or ride with this featherweight case. It’s fully waterproof with RF welded seams and a SealLock zipper to keep everything dry for up to 30 minutes in three feet of water. $40 cascadedesigns.com 11. Incase Sports Armband Deluxe Keep your phone secure, protected, and accessible while you train with this adjustable armband. The case doesn’t cover the screen so you won’t lose any dexterity while controlling your touchscreen. $44 goincase.com 12. CycleOps SuperMagneto Pro Ready, set, train. This super smooth, quiet, durable, stable trainer features four levels of resistance and an authentic road-like feel. $399 cycleops.com 13. PowerCal Power Meter A power meter and heart rate monitor in one that’s ANT+ compatible. Enables you to get accurate measurements of your energy output and your body’s response to the work. $99 cycleops.com 14. Park Tool Mini Chain Brute Chain Tool Make chain fixing go fast. This 10-speed compatible chain tool works with any derailleur chain. It’s perfect for packing in a wedge and weighs in at just 77 grams. $15 parktool.com Melissa McGibbon is an Associate Editor for Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine and a member of the Society of American Travel Writers. She is relentlessly optimistic, and always in pursuit of adventure, travel, or some daring combination of the two. Follow Melissa on Twitter @ambitbrands or on Google+.

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hile you may be able to power through a 5K or even a 10K with no more fuel than a few sips of water, longer races require more strategic fueling sessions. A University of Texas study showed that cyclists who consumed 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour had better endurance, stronger performance, and shorter recovery times than those who sipped a sugar-free placebo instead. But overindulging before or during a race can wreak havoc on your digestive system, sidelining you with stomach cramps or worse.

Pre-Race Power Breakfast ✔ Paleo ✔ Gluten-Free ✔ Clean Eating ✔ Vegan Option Packed with protein and electrolytes, yet light on carbs, this green tea smoothie from Caveman Cooking (cavemancooking.tv) will wake you up and get you ready to race.

Fortunately, modern race nutrition products can accommodate just about every body and every special diet. Just as there are many schools of thought on which training diet is the best, there are a wide variety of perfect choices whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, paleo, or a clean-eating devotee. Check out the options profiled here to find one that’s right for you. We’ve rounded up some great ready-to-go choices as well as a couple of recipes for DIY fuel.

GU Energy Gel guenergy.com ✔ Gluten-Free ✔ Vegan Precisely calibrated to deliver just enough calories to keep you on track, GU’s single-serving energy gels are a classic choice for endurance athletes. Their balance of simple and complex carbohydrates provides both a quick energy rush and longer-lasting fuel to keep you on track. For an added boost, pick a caffeinated flavor (Espresso Outrage and Jet Blackberry boast 40mg of caffeine apiece). Hate the texture of gels? Try the new Lemon GU Chomps for the same benefits in a tasty, chewy package.

Every athlete’s body is different. Before race day, it’s a good idea to experiment with different amounts and types of food to find one that provides just enough fuel without overtaxing your system. You may discover that a traditional energy drink is enough to propel you to the finish, or that slowing down for a quick solid snack can shave minutes off your race time. Whichever race nutrition solution you choose, remember to drink plenty of liquids. (If you choose plain water over sports drinks, don’t forget to add a little kosher or sea salt to help replenish electrolytes.) Quick Definitions Vegan diets include only foods from plant sources: no meat, dairy, or honey. (How do you know if someone is a vegan? Don’t worry; they’ll tell you.) Gluten-free diets exclude wheat and barley products, including most bread, pasta, and beer. Many people without diagnosed gluten allergies find they feel better on a low- or no-wheat diet. Paleo or primal diets rely only on those foods our “caveman” ancestors ate: meat, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. They exclude all grains, dairy, soy, and most starchy vegetables such as potatoes. Clean-eating diets focus on whole foods, prepared simply and with little added sugar or fat. Small portions of lean meats are OK, but most meals rely on plenty of veggies and whole grains.

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In a blender, combine 8 ounces brewed and cooled green tea; 1 medium banana; 1 scoop egg white or hemp protein powder; 1 Tbsp almond butter; and 1 Tbsp flaxseed. Blend until smooth.

KIND Healthy Snacks kindsnacks.com ✔ Gluten-Free ✔ Vegan ✔ Clean Eating Tired of energy bars with the consistency and taste of fruitflavored asphalt? Kind’s line of whole-food snacks, made with “ingredients you can see and pronounce,” are a treat for both your tummy and your tastebuds. Savor a fruit-packed Cranberry Almond Bar, or grab a handful of Vanilla Blueberry Clusters. All flavors are packed with critical nutrients and a healthy dose of fiber, and are free of gluten and GMO ingredients. Steve’s Paleogoods Original PaleoKit stevesoriginal.com ✔ Paleo ✔ Gluten-Free Staying away from sugar, soy, and grains? Prefer your mid-race fuel to have a little protein power? Each vacuum-packed PaleoKit contains a mix of naturally cured beef jerky, raw almonds and macadamia nuts, and dried fruit for a touch of

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sweetness. While distance runners with sensitive stomachs may prefer options that are easier to digest, serious trail runners, mudders, or other endurance athletes will appreciate the PaleoKit’s sustaining mix of protein, fats, and carbs. Journey Bars journeybar.com ✔ Gluten-Free ✔ Vegan ✔ Clean Eating If you crave curry and wasabi more than chocolate and cupcakes, Journey Bars provide a savory alternative to traditional sweet energy bars. With flavors inspired by world cuisines like Japanese and Thai, the bold flavors will make you wake up and take notice. Another bonus: With no chocolate or gooey sweeteners, these bars won’t melt and leave a sticky mess. DIY Double Chocolate Energy Balls ✔ Paleo ✔ Gluten-Free ✔ Vegan Option Want to control exactly what’s going into your race fuel? Try whipping up a batch of these simple, tasty treats. Their consistency is fairly soft, so you’ll want to carry them in a zip-top bag or other container to keep them intact. Not a chocolate fan? Try substituting dried cranberries, blueberries, or strawberries for the chocolate chips. Combine in a food processor: 1 cup almond butter; 1.5 cups shredded unsweetened coconut; 3/4 cup dried figs; 1/4 cup flaxseed meal; 4 Tbsp honey or brown rice syrup; 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup protein powder of choice; pinch sea salt. Pulse until mixture is smooth with only a few small chunks remaining. Stir in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. Scoop up tablespoons of mixture and roll gently into balls. Refrigerate until firm.

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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health Competition Mindset: 4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Racing Season by Stephen P. Gonzalez, M.S.

1. Give Yourself a Window of Opportunity.

Athletes are goal-oriented people. Records, training information like watts or pace, and positioning are hard to ignore when competing, and endurance enthusiasts commonly use this information to track their progress toward goals. But this practice can quickly become a barrier to your next breakthrough performance. How? Think of this scenario: You’ve had one of the best training blocks in quite awhile. Your intervals and tempo efforts all point toward the potential for a peak performance. You make a goal of setting a new personal record at your upcoming race, but as the big day approaches the weather report is calling for extreme winds and rain for the event. During the race you work as hard as you’ve ever worked, but your pace is off. Pretty de-motivating right? I encourage my clients to consider “goal windows” rather than rigid expectations. Having a reasonable and adjustable range as an indicator of your performance is healthier than abandoning an opportunity to compete simply because factors outside your control are working against you. I also recommend this practice during training. The next time you want to run 55 miles in a week, consider a 50– 60 mile range instead. If you’re having a rough week, go low. If you’re having a great week, kick it up. When you want to set a new PR, consider the course and weather carefully and set a range of time that will challenge you and make you happy.

2. Think Inward and Forward.

ndurance athletes are a particular bunch when it comes to preparing for upcoming races and competitions. From superfood fads to the lightest shoes to the best performance apparel, you spend a lot of time and money perfecting your preparations. Still, there’s one area you may fail to strengthen: your competitive mindset. Whether you’re a professional competitor or a weekend warrior, training your brain will help you handle unexpected adversity, remain focused, and maintain your motivation to succeed. So as you create your training schedule for the upcoming race season, consider these ideas to improve your mindset on and off the race course.

Races are, by nature, evaluative situations where athletes are not only aware of their performances, but also those of others. It’s easy for competitors to focus on what others are doing rather than themselves. But in doing so, you miss the opportunity to relax your mind and pay attention to you! Whenever I have clients worrying about other racers, I encourage them to develop a mantra to stop that thinking and channel that energy into useful action. “Inward and Forward” is an easy phrase that reminds you to think of what you can control, to forget the past, and move forward to the next opportunity. You have a limited supply of attention and emotional energy. Why spend it on someone else? Your mind is a powerful tool that can drain or direct you. Know the difference. Recognize when you’re draining and refocus your mind.

3. Do Your Visual Homework.

Visualization and imagery are two popular mental training methods for enhancing performance, but have you ever thought to use

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these techniques to plan for your race’s course? Do you know what the transition area looks like for your upcoming triathlon and where your bike will be? Do you know where the climbs and descents are in your upcoming cycling race? On the whole, many athletes fail to prepare themselves for the environment they will compete in. Even the best athletes are prone to make errors the first time around. Consider new trail and ultra marathon running sensation, Sage Canaday. In his first full season on the trail running scene last year, he dominated in most of the races he entered. However, two races got away from Sage. These were races where he was leading, but course conditions deteriorated and the markings became less clear. Being new to the trail scene, Sage went off course and ended up losing time, and in one race the win. This happens to many of us during strenuous efforts when our mind and body shut down and we just go through the motions. Keep your mind active. Chunk the race into parts, imagine the race course and running through it successfully. Know the turns and tricky parts. Complete training runs or rides on the course if possible. Doing this before competing will keep you from making errors, give you an edge, and help propel you toward the next milestone in your endurance racing career.

4. Maintain a Routine.

Routines are not simply habits, but purposeful actions that ground us because they’re consistent. No matter where you travel for a competition, while your surroundings and environment might change, keeping your routine consistent provides stability. Routines bridge our preparation and translate it into race-day success. When you create a routine, do so with actions and thoughts that give you the confidence to perform. If doing fast, quick intervals on a trainer prior to a cycling race helps you feel primed, do it! If you know certain foods rarely give you issues, stick with them! Sometimes it’s smart to pack your own food rather than rely on what you might have access to while traveling. Maintain a good sleep schedule and “load” your sleep days in the week leading up to your event, not just the night before. Make sure your equipment is well maintained and have a checklist to avoid race-day surprises. In the end, this will give you peace of mind and allow you to focus your attention on competing. Stephen P. Gonzalez is a sport psychology consultant, USATF Level 1 and Brooks ID program coach, and a former NCAA Division I runner. For comments and questions contact Stephen at stephengonzalez@gmail. com or visit his website elitemindsetconsulting.com. Stephen resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and newborn son.

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I think if I dove into the topic I could grasp the basic principles of taxes well enough to manage. But my time is limited and I’m more interested in other things, so I let someone else do my taxes. In both taxes and athletic training, the return is greater when an expert is employed.

Do You Need a Coach? 6 Reasons the Answer is Yes By Matt Hart

mploying an expert to help you train smarter isn’t just for Olympic athletes—it can benefit anyone. Most of us are leading busy, goal-driven lives, and if athletic achievement is on your to-do list then you have to make the most of the time you have. No time for face-to-face sessions? New training devices and the Internet allow coaches and clients to connect from across the country. Here are six great reasons you should consider hiring a personal coach. 1. Objective Point of View Let’s face it, none of us are capable of this all the time. Sometimes we let emotion, sleep deprivation, or competitive drive cloud our judgement. We sign up for too many races, or ramp up our training intensity too fast because we lack objectivity. A coach applies their expert knowledge to what they know about you—assessing your current level of fitness, how much time you have available, and what your goals are—to create a structured training program. When helping you plan a race schedule, they leave out the emotion of wanting to do that marathon in two weeks, just because your best friend is running it. Left to your own devices you’re also more likely to do what you like, not what you need. Athletes like to do what they’re good at, but it’s more important to work on areas of weakness—also called your limiters. For example, long-distance runners may avoid highintensity intervals, and a triathlete who swam in college might not spend enough time in the saddle. A good coach won’t allow you to get away with this. Working on “what you suck at” is the lowhanging fruit that will produce the biggest gains in performance. 2. Expertise Doing it yourself can be great fun. However, you can fall prey to the Dunning–Kruger Effect in which, “unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly rating their ability much higher than average.” Someone well versed in training and nutrition who’s worked with hundreds of other athletes is simply going to have more experience to draw from and knowledge to share. I pay a tax expert to help me with my taxes. I don’t do this because it’s something I could never figure out on my own. On the contrary,

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What’s more, doing it yourself is wrought with reinventing the wheel. Having to relearn the lessons coaches have already been through is a waste of time. A good coach will act as a teacher, a mentor, and a sometime cheerleader; making the (often tough) experiences of training a learning experience.

3. Accountability Knowing that someone has a vested interest in your workout is also a huge motivator to getting your training done. Having a coach, that you paid, and who’s checking in on your progress every day has a huge effect on whether you train that day or not. Sticking to the plan is made that much easier when someone is on your team rooting for you. 4. Customization Sure, you can find a training plan online for just about anything. But these generalized plans don’t take you into consideration, and a training plan really doesn’t have much value if it isn’t designed specifically for the racer using it. Whether you have an injured shoulder or weak quads, a tailored plan will help you gain strength without aggravating old injuries or causing new ones. Plus, a static plan can’t take into consideration how fast you’re absorbing the training. Your regimen might need to be dialed back, or ratcheted up, and we all know that life never goes as planned. What if you get sick for a week, or life happens and you miss a few key workouts? A coach is there to respond to what’s actually happening in your training, not what was supposed to happen. 5. Structure I recently started coaching a top ski mountaineer racer. He doesn’t lack motivation or genetics. He’s just tired of being able to do whatever he wants and needs structure. If his workouts are laid out for him, he’ll do it. Without structure and guidance, he just does what he feels like, which doesn’t help him progress as rapidly. Plus, he’s too busy working to contemplate creating an annual training schedule for himself. If this sounds like you, a guided, detailed training plan will increase your efficiency while challenging you and keeping you on track. 6. Intelligent Design No, not that kind. Although the longer you’re at it, the more likely you are to have evolved your training knowledge—or worse (and more likely)—a lot of bad habits. Wallow in those bad habits for too long and you will stagnate as an athlete. Your training should

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For example, an athlete who does no peripheral strength training is more likely to get injured. A coach will help you figure out when to focus on strength, and when it’s time for specificity, based on hundreds of examples he’s coached over the years.

What to look for in a coach There are three key ingredients to look for in a great coach:

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1. Practical Experience: Has this coach spent time in the trenches? Does he know what a saddle sore feels like? It takes more than book smarts to make a good coach. 2. Studied: Book smarts are important though, and many sports have a certification path for coaches. The best way to assess this is to talk to the coach you want to work with. Figure out if he’s curious or someone who rests on his laurels. Physiology degrees or science backgrounds certainly help, but as Alberto Salazar (who coaches for Nike) demonstrates, they aren’t necessary. 3. Coaching Experience: My learning curve as a coach was the steepest the first three years I started coaching— after the certifications and hours of studying. Nothing can replace the observations and wisdom a coach gains from years applying their craft. RECOMMENDED COACHES

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Triathlon Coach: Triathlon coach and nutritionist, Ben Greenfield is probably the best in the business at coaching aspiring triathletes. He’s both schooled and an accomplished Ironman—the perfect combo. bengreenfieldfitness.com Cycling Coach: Wenzel Coaching has a stable of coaches for any level of cycling goals from road to mountain biking. wenzelcoaching.com Local Coaches: Prefer in-person coaching? Coach Lora Erickson, aka Blonde Runner, offers team triathlon and run training; fitness and nutrition courses; and private coaching programs for people in Davis County and the surrounding area. blonderunner.com A bicycle industry veteran of almost 20 years, Mark Deterline coaches top bike racers and endurance athletes in the Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain regions. His clients include elite male and female cyclists, up-and-coming juniors, distance runners, triathletes, and cross-country skiers. He specializes in customized training plans for athletes of all backgrounds and levels; bike fit and biomechanics; and functional power testing. mark@2thefront.com, facebook.com/leadoutcoaching

Matt Hart is a training and nutrition journalist. He’s also the head coach for online training business Coaching Endurance LLC, and a member of the Montrail UltraRunning Team.

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calendar ADVENTURE SPORTS April 6

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SALT LAKE CHALLENGE Legends Sports Bar & Grill, 677 South 200 West, SLC, UT. Part 5K race, part scavenger hunt, and part urban exploration. Team costumes encouraged. www.challengenation.com

April 13 ADVENTURE XSTREAM ADVENTURE RACE➧Moab, UT. Mountain Bike, Kayak,

Trek, Rappel, Spelunk, Riverboard, and Navigate. This is a mental and physical multi-sport endurance challenge. www.gravityplay.com

April 20

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ORIENTEERING UTAH- TOOELE Pine Canyon, Tooele, UT. Orienteering: a cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map and sometimes a compass. The goal is to find all the correct control points in the proper order for your course as fast as you can. Director Doug Bergman. www.o-utah.org

MAy 4

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COUPLES RETREAT Provo, UT. Designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Includes activities like canoeing, low ropes and high ropes, reflection time together, dinner, and a guest speaker. www.clasropes.com

MAy 11 ORIENTEERING UTAHDRAPER➧Jordan River Parkway, Draper,

UT. A cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map and sometimes a compass. Director: Ian Hoag. www.o-utah.org

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THE POINT ADVENTURE RACE Draper, UT. Multi-sport endurance event featuring mountain biking, running/ trekking, paddling, Momentum Gym climbing challenge, and navigation using a map and a compass to attain check points. www.graffitiracing.com

June 8 INDIAN BAY ADVENTURE RACE➧Duchesne, UT. Find us on

July 13

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RUNNER CROSS Throttle 215 MX, 2800 North Rose Park Lane, Salt Lake City, UT. Mud run obstacle course. 15K relay or 5K individual. www.runnercross.com

July 13 VIGOR 5K TEAM OBSTACLE COURSE➧Bywater Park, 3300 East

Facebook for updates. 2-3 mile adventure ride. 435-733-0079, geewizzlizz@gmail. com, www.indianbay.regtix.com

Banbury Road (7420 South), Salt Lake City, UT. Think Amazing Race meets Survivor meets Navy Seal Training. Fourperson team obstacle course race. www.vigorutah.com

June 8

July 27

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THE DIRTY DASH Soldier Hollow, 2002 Olympic Way, Midway, UT. 5K mud run. www.thedirtydash.com

June 15 ORIENTEERING UTAHKAYSVILLE➧Kaysville, UT. Orienteering:

A cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map and sometimes a compass. Director: Steve Normann. www.o-utah.org

June 16–22 DESERT RATS MULTI DAY FOOTRACE➧Grand Junction, CO to

Moab, UT. A supported foot race with several stages (running/walking) over a distance of about 148 miles. www.geminiadventures.com

July 6

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COUPLES RETREAT Provo, UT. Activities include canoeing, low course, high course, reflection time, dinner, and guest speaker. www.clasropes.com

July 27

ORIENTEERING UTAHHUNTSVILLE Huntsville, UT. Orienteering: A cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map and sometimes a compass. Director: Jan Havlas. /www.o-utah.org

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August 17 ORIENTEERING UTAHBRIGHTON➧Brighton Resort, UT.

Orienteering: A cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map, and sometimes a compass. www.o-utah.org

August 23–24 UINTA MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE RELAY➧Heber City Park, Heber, UT.

Our relay consists of 10 regular team members or 5 ultra team members who take turns running, mountain biking, road biking, and 1 leg of canoeing. Race distance approximately 220 miles. www.uintamountainadventurerelay.com

August 31

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COUPLES RETREAT Provo, UT. Designed for engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. www.clasropes.com

August 31

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TAKE ON DENVER Denver, CO. Find family and friends to compete in this high stakes urban adventure. You and 1-3 partners must solve clues that lead you through the city, where challenges await. www.takeonyourcity.com/archives/ event/denver

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August 17

septeMber 14 ORIENTEERING UTAHSANDY➧Dimple Dell Park, Sandy, UT.

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WARRIOR DASH Copper Mountain Ski Resort, Copper Mountain, CO. World’s largest obstacle race series. www.warriordash.com

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MAN VS MUD Cache Valley, UT. 5K mud run and obstacle course. Kids race also offered. www.manvsmud.com

Orienteering: A cross between a running race and a treasure hunt, using a map and sometimes a compass. Director: Aaron Ogden. www.o-utah.org

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calendar septeMber 28–29 PEEPLE CHASE➧Salt Lake City, UT.

Guaranteed one hour away or less. Race on an equestrian steeplechase course designed for humans. Lots of obstacles on a grassy course. www.peeplechase.com

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COUPLES RETREAT Provo, UT. Engaged, newlywed, and mature couples. Fun activities, speakers, and more. www.clasropes.com

Affordable STD testing, birth control, condoms... Make an appointment today. 1.800.230.PLAN www.ppau.org www.facebook.com/ppacofutah

october 19 DEVIL DASH➧Golden Spike Event

Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT. Run like hell at this purgatory-inspired obstacle course that finishes at the Beer Garden of Eden. www.devildash.com

october 19 ORIENTEERING UTAH- NIGHT-O AND BBQ➧Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City,

UT. Orienteering barbecue. Directors: Doug Bergman and Janice Huebner. www.o-utah.org

Canyon. UT. Road bike race. www.sports-am.com

April 20

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USC SERIES RACE #1 Lambert Park, Alpine, Ut.1st race of USCS series. Shortcircuit format. www.raceuscs.com

April 27

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SHOWDOWN AT 5-MILE PASS Lehi, UT. 3rd Intermountain Cup race, open to beginner through professional-level riders. Five-mile Pass (New Course). www.intermountaincup.com

April 27 FRONT RUNNER CENTURY BICYCLE RIDE➧Salt Lake City, UT. Utah’s most

unique, fully-supported century ride with a point-to-point ride from Salt Lake City to Ogden, followed by a UTA FRONT RUNNNER® train ride back to SLC. www.frontrunnercentury.com

April 27 1ST ANNUAL ZION GRAND FONDO➧Springdale, UT. 80-mile ride near

CLIMBING April 5–7

➧ cliMbing ➧ cycling April 20 SPORTS-AM EAST CANYON-ECHO ROAD RACE➧East Canyon to Echo

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RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS Red Rocks, Las Vegas, NV. Join America’s best climbing festival. classic.mountaingear.com/events/ eventschedule/default.aspx?EventID =31

Zion National Park. www.ziongranfondo.com

April 13

Canyon, Draper, UT. Mid-week mountain biking series for adults and kids. www.midweekmtb.com

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LEARN SAFE CLIMBING SKILLS Learn the basics of climbing at this 10-hour class. Fills BSA Climbing Instructor requirements. 801-373-8897, www.clasropes.com

April 17–20

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FACILITATOR TRAINING LEVEL 1 Provo, UT. 40 hours of training on one of the finest rope courses in the state! Learn rescue procedures, building and inspection, new activities, and games. www.clasropes.com

MAy 6–9

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FACILITATOR TRAINING LEVEL 2 Provo, UT. 40 hours of training on one of the finest rope courses in the state! Learn rescue procedures, building and inspection, new activities and games. www.clasropes.com

septeMber 13–15

THE HERA WOMEN’S CANCER FOUNDATION CLIMB4LIFE Salt Lake City, UT. The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation hosts this weekend event with rock climbing, hiking, outdoor photography workshops, and other activities that empower women and drive awareness of ovarian cancer. www.herafoundation.org

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HELL OF THE NORTH SALT LAKE Salt Lake City, UT. Road bike race. Online Registration closes on April 4. www.bikereg.com

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MAy 1–August 14

SUNDANCE/SOLDIER HOLLOW WEDNESDAY RACE SERIES Alternate weekly from Sundance to Soilder Hollow. Weekly bike race series. Venue schedule listed at www.weeklyraceseries.com

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MAy 3–4

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18 HOURS OF FRUITA Highline Lake State Park, Fruita, CO. Contact Event Marketing Group at emgmh@emgcolorado. com, www.fruitamountainbike.com

MAy 4

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TOUR DE BREWTAH Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Ride bikes. Drink beer. Do good. www.tourdebrewtah.com

MAy 4 4TH ANNUAL GRAN FONDO MOAB➧Moab, UT. Ride mountain pass

in the Manti-La Sals, widely known as the Loop Road. Start and finish in the beautiful red rocks of Moab andl climb over 5500 feet in 60 miles. www.poisonspiderbicycles. com/granfondomoab/

MAy 4–5

CACTUS HUGGER Green Valley Raceway, St. George, UT. Second race of 2013 Intermountain Cup competition. www.intermountaincup.com

April 6

April 30–August 27 MID-WEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES: CORNER CANYON➧Corner

REACHING FOR THE CURE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH WEEKEND EVENTS Irvine, CA. Bike Tours. www.cincodemayohalfmarathon.org

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MAy 11

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THE GHOST RIDE Tooele, UT. 100-mile group ride departs the start line, based this year at Stansbury High School in Stansbury Park, at 8 a.m. and rolls through Tooele in the early morning hours. www.theghostride.com

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CALL TO SUNDANCE Sundance, UT. Intermountain Cup Race #4, open to beginner through professional-level riders. www.intermountaincup.com

MAy 11

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SPOKES FOR HOPE St. George Town Square, St. George, UT. Women’s bike ride with four distances offered. Fully supported. Margaret, 435-229-6251, www.spingeeks.com

City, UT. Non-competitive bike ride. Loops of 36, 67, and 100 miles on a route of mostly flat terrain. www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com

MAy 18

BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH- ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS Moab, UT. 5 Days, 350 Miles, 18,000’ Elevation Gain,

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GOLDILOCKS UTAH 2013 W & M Butterfield Park 6212 Butterfield Park Way, Herriman, UT. Fully supported, women only, crazy fun bike ride. Distances: 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 miles. You can change your mileage at any time, even the day of the event. www.goldilocksride.com

MAy 18

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MAy 19–25

MAy 18 CYCLE SALT LAKE CENTURY 2013➧Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake

DESERT RATS CLASSIC Moab, UT. Ride on famous Kokopelli Trail. For geared bikes and single speeds and covers a wide variety of terrain. This event is challenging and should not be taken lightly. www.geminiadventures.com

MAy 11

➧ cycling SAG vehicle supported. www.cyclingescapes.com

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MOONSHADOWS IN MOAB Moab, UT. Fully supported road cycling event by moonlight. www.skinnytireevents.com

BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH- 5 UTAH NATIONAL PARKS Springdale, UT. Zion, Bryce, Escalante, Capitol Reef, Lake Powell. 7 Days, 442 Mi, 29,000 feet. SAG wagon supported. info@cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com

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MAy 25 SUNDANCE SHOWDOWN SUPER D➧Sundance Resort, UT. Utah dowhill

series. 801-474-0081, www.go-ride.com

MAy 27

STAN CRANE MEMORIAL DRAPER EQUESTRIAN CENTER Draper, UT. Intermountain Cup Race #5, open to beginner through professional-level riders. www.intermountaincup.com

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June 1

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DEER VALLEY PEDALFEST Deer Valley, Park City, UT. Intermountain Cup Race #6. www.intermountaincup.com

June 1

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LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Cache Valley, UT. SOLD OUT for 2013! Register early for 2014. A fully supported, non-competitive, women’s cycling event. 18, 36, 50, 80, and 100mile distances. www.bccutah.org/lrrh

June 2 AMERICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE RIDE➧Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino, Lake

Tahoe, NV. 72- and 100-mile distances around Lake Tahoe. Fully supported ride. www.bikethewest.com

June 7–8 ROCKWELL RELAY: MOAB TO ST. GEORGE➧Moab, UT. Find three buddies

to take on this non-stop 516-mile cycling relay from Moab to St. George. One teammate in the saddle at all times makes for a ‘never forget’ experience. www.rockwellrelay.com

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calendar June 8 THE POINT ADVENTURE RACE➧Check-in location will be given

one week prior to race. A multi-sport endurance event featuring mountain biking, running/trekking, paddling, Momentum Gym climbing challenge, and navigation using a map and a compass to attain check points. www.graffitiracing.com

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UTAH TOUR DE CURE Brigham City, UT. Fully supported, non-competitive road bike rides with 1, 25, 60, 80, or 100-mile routes. tour.diabetes.org

June 8

SUNDANCE SINGLESPEED CHALLENGE Sundance Resort, North Fork Provo Canyon, UT. Singlespeedonly race. 801-223-4121, www.sundanceresort.com

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June 8 USC SERIES RACE #2: WASATCH BACK 50➧Midway, UT. 2nd race of USCS series. 50-mile endurance distance mountain bike race. www.raceuscs.com

June 8–9

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WOLF MOUNTAIN MAYHEM Wolf Mountain, Eden, UT. Super D and downhill races. www.utahdh.org

June 15

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HUNTSMAN 140 Delta, UT. A road cycling, non-competitive ride from Delta, Utah to Huntsman Cancer Institute Salt Lake City, Utah. www.huntsman140.com

June 15 HIGH UINTAS CLASSIC ROAD RACE & BIKE TOUR➧Kamas, UT. Finishes in Evanston,

WY. www.bikereg.com

June 22 BEAR LAKE MONSTER CENTURY➧Montpelier, ID. 25, 50, 62, 72, or

100 miles of scenic road cycling. www.bearlakemonsterride.com

June 22

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USC SERIES RACE #3 Round Valley, Park City, UT. 3rd race of USCS series, crosscountry format. www.raceuscs.com

June 22

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THE THREE KINGS Hatch Park, Salt Lake City, UT. Finish at Wild RoseTrailhead Park in NSL. Conquer one, two, or three kings (hills) in one day on your bike. www.threekings.nslcity.org

June 28–30

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PARK CITY CYCLING FESTIVAL Park City, UT. Festival celebrating cycling; fat tires, skinny tires, and training wheels. Showcases area’s best road riding, mountain biking, and classic cruising, teaming it up with a first-class outdoor festival featuring live music, exposition center, clinics, and more. www.kcpw.org

June 29

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BEAR LAKE MONSTER CROSS Montpelier, ID. A century tour and gran fondo on dirt. 100and 62-mile options. Grab your cyclocross or mountain bike for lots of dirt roads and a view of Bear Lake you’ve probably never seen. www.bearlakemonstercross.com

June 29 TIMPANOGOS GRAN FONDO➧Timpanogos High School, Orem,

UT. 42-mile course. Ride the Alpine Loop on a beautiful summer day with a large community of bikers. www.timpgranfondo.com

June 29 WIMMER’S XC AT SHERWOOD HILLS, LOGAN➧Logan, UT. Intermountain Cup Race

#7, open to beginner through professionallevel riders. www.intermountaincup.com

June 29 RATPOD➧Dillon, MT. Ride Around The

100 & 50 MILE ROUTES OF OPEN ROADS AND SCENIC VIEWS OF CACHE VALLEY. FUN CHALLENGES & PRIZES. GREAT TRAINING RIDE FOR LOTOJA.

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Pioneers In One Day (RATPOD) is a one-day, 130-mile scenic bicycle ride to benefit Camp Make-A-Dream, a cost-free, medical camp in Western Montana. www.ratpod.org

June 29–30 2013 BIKE MS: HARMONS BEST DAM BIKE RIDE➧Logan, UT. Start at Cache County

Fairgrounds and ride through beautiful Cache Valley. Two-day cycling fundraising event. 40, 70, and 100-mile options. Additional rides offered on day 2. www.bikemsutah.org

July 3

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WONDER WOMAN HILL CLIMB Highland, UT. Come use your powerful legs to help you ascend 1125 feet up Traverse Mountain from the Lehi side with a group of powerful women. Meet at Ridgeline Elementary 6250 W. 118000 North. www.wonderwomanride.com

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calendar July 6 SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN BOUT➧Snowbird, UT. Intermountain

Cup Race #8, open to beginner through professional-level riders. www.intermountaincup.com

July 6

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FIRE ROAD CEDAR CITY Cedar City, UT. Two-day expo plus dirt races of 25K, 60K, 100K with views of Kolob, Zion, Brian Head, and Cedar Breaks. www.fireroadcycling.com

July 6

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PORCUPINE HILL CLIMB Salt Lake City, UT. Begin at Porcupine Pub & Grille, 3690 Fort Union Blvd. Climb from the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon to the finish at Brighton Ski Resort. www.porcupinehillclimb.com

July 13 CACHE VALLEY GRAN FONDO➧Logan, UT. 100- and 50-mile

options take riders through wide-open roads, challenging hill climbs, and wellstocked support stations. www.cachegranfondo.com

July 13

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ADVENTURE RACE FOR AFRICA Utah Lake State Park, UT. Canoe, bike, and a 5K run/walk designed for all ages/fitness levels. Teams consist of either 2 or 3 people. www.adventureraceforafrica.com

July 13

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CRUSHER IN THE TUSHAR Eagle Point

cycling Resort, Beaver, UT. 80-mile endurance race. www.tusharcrusher.com

July 19

August 5–11 LARRY H. MILLER TOUR OF UTAH➧Brian Head, UT. Know as

to the infernal heat of Las Vegas. Make the cycling trek in teams. The team with the fastest time to Sin City wins! www.saintstosinners.com

20TH ANNUAL ANTELOPE BY MOONLIGHT BIKE RIDE Antelope Island, Great Salt Lake, UT. Non-competitive night bike ride open to participants of all ages. 24 miles on an asphalt road. 801-451-3286, www.daviscountyutah.gov

THE SOLITUDE CUP Solitude Resort, UT. Intermountain Cup Race #9, open to beginner through professional-level riders. www.intermountaincup.com

“America’s Toughest Stage Race TM” Stage 1: Brian Head to Cedar City. Stage 2: Panguitch to Torry. Stage 3: Richfield to Payson. Stage 4;: Salt Lake City. Stage 5: Snowbasin to Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Stage 6: Park City. www.tourofutah.com

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WASATCH ENDURO Canyons Resort, Park City, UT. European format. 6 stages covering 17 miles, 3 timed technical descents, and 3 untimed climbs. www.bellwasatchenduro.com

July 20

ROCKWELL RELAY: LADIES PAMPERFEST CHALLENGE Snowbasin Ski Resort, UT. Ladies, get pampered with soothing massage, mini-manicure, chocolate fondue, at select relay exchange points as you travel through the beautiful back roads from Snowbasin Ski Resort to Soldier Hollow in Midway. www.rockwellrelay.com/ladiespamperfest-challenge/

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July 26-28 TREK DIRT SERIES WOMEN’S BIKE CAMP➧Park City, UT. Held at Canyons

Resort. www.thecanyons.com

July 26–27

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SAINTS TO SINNERS Salt Lake City, UT. Cycling relay. Over 500 miles of racing from the heavenly heights of Utah

July 27

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ROTARY RAW Logan, UT. The Rotary Pavilion in Willow Park West, 500 West 700 South. 26, 66, 96-mile road bike rides. www.rotaryraw.com

August 10 TOUR OF UTAH ULTIMATE CHALLENGE➧Snowbasin Resort to

August 3 BASIN BASH XC, SERIES FINALS➧Snowbasin Resort, UT.

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, UT. America’s toughest one-day cycling aventure. 112 grueling miles and 12,000+ feet of climbing. Three distances: 52, 82, and 112 miles. 30and 60-mile courses just for women. www.tourofutah.com

Intermountain Cup Race #10 (last of season), open to beginner through professional-level riders. www.intermountaincup.com

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TOUR DE PARK CITY Park City, UT. Multi-distance cycling event for competitive and non-competitive cyclists. 15, 50, 100-mile distances. Fully supported. www.tourdeparkcity.com

August 10–11 FLYIN’ BRIAN GRAVITY FESTIVAL➧Brian Head, UT. Downhill and

Super D mountain bike races. www.utahdh.com

August 3 R2R-MT. NEBO CENTURY CHALLANGE➧Springville, UT. One of

August 16–17 BEAR PA CHALLENGE CHARITY CYCLING TOUR➧Garden City, UT. Two-

Utah’s most challenging road biking courses. www.myreason2ride.org

June 15, 2013

more than a ride

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BRIAN HEAD DH AND SUPER D Brian Head Resort, UT. Downhill and Super D. www.go-ride.com

day, 200-mile supported ride from Bear Lake to Park City. Limited to 50 riders. www.bearpachallenge.com

[rider perks] • • • • • •

Fundraising webpage Cycling jersey On-course support Aid stations Finish line celebration A Reason to Hope®

Find the Huntsman 140 on Facebook Contact us at events@huntsmancancerfoundation.org or 801.584.5815

[ register at www.huntsman140.com ] to benefit

140-, 75-, or 25-mile options Out-and-back from HCI 140-mile option From Delta, UT to HCI

$25 registration for all distances.

supported by

$500 fundraising minimum or $100 for event jersey.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is part of the University Health Care system

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SUMMIT CHALLENGE BIKE RIDE Park City, UT. 102-, 52-, or 18-mile road ride event in support of the National Ability Center’s mission. www.summitchallenge100.org 5TH ANNUAL POWDER MOUNTAIN BICYCLE HILLCLIMB Wolf Creek Resort, Eden, UT. This “hors categorie” climb starts just below Wolf Creek Resort and ends at the Timberline Lodge at Powder Mountain Resort. www.teamexcelerator.com/Powder_ Mountain_Hillclim.html

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septeMber 15 TOUR DES SUDS➧Park City, UT. 7-mile

mountain bike hillclimb race. 435-6496839, www.mountaintrails.org

August 31– septeMber 7

septeMber 15–21 BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH-5 UTAH NATIONAL PARKS➧Zion National Park,

LAGBRAU-LEGACY ANNUAL GREAT BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS UTAH Blanding, UT. Seven days of road biking through Utah’s national parks and scenic areas. End in Springdale near Zion National Park. www.lagbrau.com

UT. 7 Days, 442 Miles, 29,000’ info@ cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com

septeMber 20–22 MOAB CENTURY TOUR➧Moab, UT.

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LOTOJA CLASSIC BIKE RACE Logan, UT. At 206 miles, LoToJa is the longest single-day USAC-sanctioned bicycle race in the country. This race is a Europeanstyle one-day road classic. The course climbs and descends three mountain passes in the first 110 miles. Finishes in Jackson Hole, WY. www.lotojaclassic.com

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. www.skinnytireevents.com

WONDER WOMAN CENTURY Payson, UT. 100-, 70-, and 30-mile women’s noncompetitive, fully supported road cycling rides. www.wonderwomanride.com

septeMber 14 WILDFLOWER TRAILFEST: MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE➧Snowbasin Ski

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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. www.hoodoo500.com

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Utah Cyclocross Series. www.utahcyclocross.com

septeMber 14 HOODOO 500➧St. George, UT. Ultra-

PARK CITY POINT 2 POINT Park City, UT. Brutal long race in the trails around Park City. 435-649-6839, www.mountaintrails.org

septeMber 7

septeMber 14

12 HOURS OF SUNDANCE Sundance Resort, UT. 4-person, 2-person, or solo divisions. 12-hour endurance mountain bike race. Must register BEFORE September 1. 801-223-4849, www.sundanceresort.com

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septeMber 7

format. www.raceuscs.com

septeMber 14

TOUR OF SOUTHERN UTAH St. George, UT. Seven days of road biking. 60-100 miles per day. Start in St. George, ride to Carmel Junction, Bryce National Park, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City, and back to St. George. www.planetultra.com

August 31

Resort, Huntsville, UT. Utah’s first and only mountain bike challenge for women. Beginner and expert divisions. www.wildfloweroutdoor.com HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE Utah High School Mountain Biking Cycling League race. www.utahmtb.org

August 24

August 24–31

➧ cycling ➧ filMs, festivAls, clinics And events

septeMber 21 SNOWBIRD HILL CLIMB AND ULTRA WIDOWMAKER➧Snowbird, UT. The

Mutha of all hill climbs, up the tram road. 3,000 vertical foot climb. 801-5836281, www.sports-am.com

septeMber 21 USC SERIES RACE #4 DRAPER FALL CLASSIC 50➧Draper, UT. 4th race

of USCS series. Endurance distance

septeMber 21 UTAH CYCLOCROSS SERIES RACE #1➧Dates subject to change! Part of septeMber 21

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septeMber 27–29

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MECCA FALL MTB FESTIVAL San Rafael Swell, Castle Dale, UT. Mountain biking festival. www.biketheswell.org

septeMber 28

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HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. www.utahmtb.org

septeMber 29–october 5 BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH- 5 UTAH NATIONAL PARKS➧Zion National Park,

UT. 7 Days, 442 Miles, 29,000’ info@ cyclingescapes.com, www.cyclingescapes.com

october 2–6

october 24–27 MOAB HO-DOWN MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL & FILM FEST➧Moab, UT.

Bike Riding, Bike Racing, Dirt Jumping, Partying, Bike Movie Watching. www.moabhodown.com

october 26

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HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. Details www.utahmtb.org

noveMber 2–3 25 HOURS OF FROG HOLLOW➧Hurricane, UT. Date subject

to change! 25-hour endurance mountain biking race on trail near Gooseberry Mesa. Register at active.com. www.gropromotions.com

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HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. Details www.utahmtb.org

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FILMS, FESTIVALS, CLINICS AND EVENTS

october 5 SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK BIKE SPRINT➧City Creek Canyon, Salt Lake

City, UT. Start at City Creek Canyon wind up to Rotary Park. www.sports-am.com

october 6–11

BICYCLE TOUR OF UTAH- ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS Moab, UT. Ride through Arches and Canyonlands. Fully supported. 5 Days, 350 Miles, 18,000’ Elevation Gain. www.cyclingescapes.com

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october 12

AZ-UT. 113 miles with 7,800’ of climbing. The ride starts/finishes in Mesquite, NV. www.tristatesgranfondo.com

noveMber 9

OUTERBIKE DEMO DAYS Moab, UT. Test ride next year’s bikes and gear on world-class roads and trails in Moab. www.outerbike.com

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April 10–13 SUBARU FREERIDE NATIONALS➧Peruvian Gulch, Snowbird,

UT. April 10, registration; April 11, 2-Star Qualifier; April 12, 4-Star Comp. Day 1; April 13, 4-Star Comp. Day 2. www.snowbird.com/events/subarufreeride-nationals

MAy 17–19 25TH ANNUAL SPRING “BIKE THE SWELL”➧San Rafael Swell, Castle

HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACE Utah High School Mountain Biking League race. www.utahmtb.org

Dale, UT. Mecca Mt. Bike Club, Mt. Bike Festival. www.biketheswell.org

october 14–15

MAy 18–19

HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES MOUNTAIN BIKING

Fat t i r e • S k i n n y t i r e • t r a i n i n g W h e e l S J U N E 2 8 , 2 9 & 3 0 • Pa r k C i t y M o U N ta i N r E s o rt a l l Day F E st i va l

PARK CITY CYCLING FESTIVAL

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october 19 PLANET ULTRA TRI-STATE GRAN FONDO➧Mesquite, NV. 3 States, NV-

TOUR OF HEBER BIKE RACE Heber, UT. Ride options: 100-mile century, a 60-mile metric century, 25-mile fun ride. Start at River’s Edge Campground, 7000 North Old Highway 40. www.gohebervalley.com/BikeRace

PARK CITY CYCLING FESTIVAL

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Mountain biking portion of Huntsman World Senior Games, for riders over age 50. Preregistration required. www.hwsg.com

dates, time and locations are subject to change

RIDE FOR THE PASS AND ASPEN CYCLING CRITERIUM Aspen, CO.

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M o U N ta i N B i k i N g

Park City Trails Showcase Guided Big Rides, Skills Clinics, Dirt Track

r oa D r i D E s

62 Mile Scenic Ride, Bike-a-thon Maintenance Clinics, Townie Rides

aND MorE Expo Showcase • Demo Bikes • Cycling Films Live Entertainment • Food & Beverage Kid’s Rides • Après-Ride Parties & Awards Fully Supported • All Abilities & Ages sportsguidemag.com

calendar Charity bike race/recreational ride to benefit the Independence Pass Foundation and downtown criterium race. www.aspencyclingfestival.com

June 6–9 GO PRO MOUNTAIN GAMES VAIL➧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. www.mountaingames.com

June 14

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MOVIES IN THE PARKS Cottonwood Heights, UT. Bring your family and friends for entertainment, bouncy rides, and a free family-friendly film! Entertainment at 7:00 PM, movie to follow at dusk. www.cottonwoodheights.com

5K & 10K TRAIL RUN at Snowbird Mountain Resort Saturday, July 20th, 2013 / Race starts at 9am

Online registration available at http://hiddenpeakhustle.athlete360.com Pre-registration is $30 and includes t-shirt, entry into a drawing for gear from Black Diamond, Montrail, Kaenon, Dynafit, LaSportiva, Brooks, Arc’Teryx and more.

The source for all your climbing, mountain and backcountry ski gear needs. BlackDiamondEquipment.com/store

2092 E a st 3 9 0 0 S o u th S a lt La k e C i ty, U T 8 41 2 4

801- 278- 0233

Hours: Mon- Sat 10- 7, Sun 11- 5

June 14–August 23 SNOWBIRD FAMILY FLICKS➧Snowbird

Resort, UT. Bring the family for a free showing of favorite childhood movies. Every Friday in summer. www.snowbird.com/events

June 21–22

SNOWBIRD COOL AIR CONCERTS Snowbird Resort, UT. Every Saturday at the Aerie. Check website for more information. www.snowbird.com

June 22

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SAVOR THE SUMMIT Park City, UT. Park City’s biggest outdoor dinner party returns, with the Park City Area Restaurant Association’s sixth annual Savor the Summit. www.parkcityrestaurants.com/specialsevents/savor-the-summit

June 20–26 SNOWBIRD MUSIC AT THE AERIE➧Snowbird Resort, UT. Every

Wednesday at the Aerie. Check website for more information. www.snowbird.com

July 3

JULY 3RD CELEBRATION Canyons, Park City, UT. Free family-oriented music and activities throughout the Resort Village, including a bicycle parade, carnival games, and fireworks. www.thecanyons.com

➧ events ➧ running MOVIES IN THE PARKS➧Cottonwood

Heights, UT. Bring your family and friends for entertainment, bouncy rides, and a fun family-friendly film! Entertainment starts at 7:00 PM with a movie to follow at dusk. www.cottonwoodheights.com

July 28

WASATCH WILDFLOWER FESTIVALSNOWBIRD Snowbird Resort, UT. www.snowbird.com

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August 30–septeMber 1 ANTELOPE ISLAND STAMPEDE FESTIVAL➧Antelope Island, Great Salt

Lake, UT. Spend Labor Day weekend horseback riding, boating, biking, watching hot air balloons, and BMXing. www.antelopeislandstampede.com

septeMber 7–27

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SNOWBIRD OCTOBERFEST Snowbird Resort, UT. Live music, dancing, authentic German food and children’s activities. www.snowbird.com

october 1–31 HALLOWEEN CRUISE➧Provo, UT. Take

a spooky ride down the Provo River and enjoy over 100 pumpkins reflecting off the water, pirates, scary stories, and songs. Boarding location is at CLAS Ropes Course, 3606 W. Center, Provo, 801-373-8897, www.clasropes.com

noveMber 9–11

FREE FEE DAYS AT ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS Moab, UT. Explore these beautiful parks without the entry fee on this fee-free day. www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

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deceMber 2–23 CHRISTMAS CRUISE➧Provo, UT. Come

enjoy a lighted riverboat ride along the lower Provo River. Thousands of lights with holiday scenes along the shore and Christmas music on the boat. Boarding location is at C.L.A.S. Ropes Course, 3606 West Center Street, Provo. Closed Sundays and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.clasropes.com

RUNNING April 3–26

WASATCH TRAIL RUN SERIES - 5K AND 10K TRAIL RUN RACES Locations throughout the Valley and Canyons. Weekly (Wednesday or Thursday Evenings) from April–September. $15 per race. www.runontrails.com

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July 4–7

WANDERLUST FESTIVAL COLORADO Copper Mountain, CO. Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the amazing yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers to teach classes, perform, and speak. www.wanderlustfestival.com

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July 10-14

PARK CITY FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC Park City, UT. Food, wine, and outdoor events throughout town. www. parkcityfoodandwineclassic.com

July 8–12 SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN SPORTS CAMP➧Snowbird Resort, UT.

www.snowbird.com

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April 6

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SORENSON NEON 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Race at Liberty Park. Run as neoncolored powder is thrown at you. www.activereg.com

April 6

STRIDERS 2013 WINTER RACING CIRCUIT: HALF MARATHON Ogden, UT. Held at Bee Hive Homes. Run the first half of Ogden Marathon route. www.stridersrunning.com

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April 6

GOLDEN GATE HEADLANDS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 7 MILE San Francisco, CA. The course is a combination of single track hiking trails

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and fire roads. www.envirosports.com

April 6

UTAH EVOLUTION/JUVENILE DIABETES 5K & FUN RUN Herriman, UT. Event begins at W&M Butterfield Park, 6212 W. 14200 S. 5K and 1-mile fun run. Fundraiser for the Evolution Fastpitch Softball teams. www.runnercard.com

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April 6 SPORTS-AM EMIGRATION 10 MILER➧Salt Lake City, UT. Starts at

Emigration Canyon, Hwy 65 and finishes at This is The Place Heritage Park, Gardner Building. www.sports-am.com

April 6

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RUN 4 KIDS Coral Canyon, 2450 North Town Center Drive, Washington, UT. Southern Utah 10K, 5K, 1K run/ walk. www.run-4-kids.com

April 13

ROY COMPLEX COPS AND ROBBERS 5K CHASE Roy, UT. Begins at Roy Rec Center. 5K chase race. Brittany Edwards, bredwards@royutah.org, www.strideracing.com/event-calendar.php

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April 13

MUIR WOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 7 MILE Mill Valley, CA. Challenging trail run. www.envirosports.com

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April 13

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RACIN’ FOR GREYSON Orem, UT.

sportsguidemag.com

➧running Utah Valley resident, Greyson Brown, was born with a rare disease. This event supports the research and treatment of it. Family event, 5K run or walk. www.namifiers.com/5kforgreyson

April 13 STRIDES FOR AUTISM 5K/1-MILE RUN➧Lehi, UT. Sanctioned 5K run and

10-mile fun run/walk. Raises funds for Autism Speaks. www.strideforautism.com

April 13 ZOMBI 5K➧Moab, UT. Run, dodge, and

survive the Zombie apocalypse. Runners get a belt with three life-flags. Zombies will stop at nothing to get those lives. Will you make it to the finish alive? www.zombi5k.com

April 13 QUEST OF THE PONY EXPRESS 5K RUN➧Fairfield, UT. Race begins at Camp

Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum, 18035 West 1540 North. Experience the life of a pony express rider and reenact the ride in your running shoes from Camp Floyd to St. Joseph, Missouri and back. www.stateparks.utah. gov/questoftheponyexpress

April 13 AMASA 6.7,9.5, AND 14.5 MILERS➧Moab, UT. Tecnical endurance

RUNNING FOR RELIEF 5K AND 1K KID’S FUN RUN Salt Lake City, UT. Proceeds divided between Women’s Development Program through UMCOR, Fischer House, and Ronald McDonald House. Race begins at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 East 3300 South. www.signmeup.com/89588, www.christumcutah.net

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April 13 CONNOR’S RACE AGAINST CANCER➧Moroni, UT. 10K, 5K, Kids

Fun Run. Help Connor’s family buy a reliable vehicle so they can drive him to cancer treatments. Register at www.raceit.com/search/event. aspx?id=18695

April 13

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WONDER WOMAN RUN Sandy, UT. Half Marathon, 5K. www.wonderwomanride.com

April 13

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DODGEBALL DASH 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Pick between running the 5K and being a dodgeball thrower at this fun race. Event charity is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Race at Liberty Park. www.flashdashseries.com/dodgeball

April 19

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trail races. Event begins at Kane Creek Trailhead, Scenic Hwy 128. www.grassrootsevents.net

ZION 100 TRAIL RUN Virgin, UT. 100mile trail run. Begins and ends at the town park. thezion100@gmail.com, www.zion100.com

April 13

April 19–21

dates, time and locations are subject to change

DESERT RATS TRAILRUNNING FESTIVAL Fruita, CO. A weekend of fun and running on the beautiful trails. 25/50-mile races on Saturday. 5-mile and half marathon races on Sunday. www.geminiadventures.com

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April 20

MOUNTAIN ALARM-GREEN ACRES 5K/1-MILE FUN RUN Ogden, UT. Begins at Green Acres Elementary. All proceeds will go to Green Acres Elementary www.strideracing.com/event-calendar.php

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April 20

THE RED MOUNTAIN 50K, 30K, 1/2 MARATHON Ivins, UT. 50K: 12 “trail miles” followed by 19 “pavement miles”. 30K: road race. NEW all-trail half marathon this year. www.redmountain50k.com

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April 20 BREATHE EASY 5/10K AND FAMILY FUN RUN➧St, George, UT. A beautiful and scenic spring run/walk above St. George. 5K, 10K, Kids’ Fun Run. www.breatheeasy5k.org

April 20

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SALT LAKE CITY MARATHON Salt Lake City, UT. 10th Anniversary Celebration. Marathon, Half Marathon, Bike Tour, Kid’s Marathon. Pre-Race Pasta Dinner, April 19 from 5:00–8:00 PM at Liberty Park. Quality of Life Expo, April 18 3:00–8:00 PM, April 19 10:00 AM–8:00 PM at Salt Palace Convention Center. www.saltlakecitymarathon.com

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RECYCLE 5K FUN RUN Bountiful, UT. Wondered what we do with all of that left over race stuff? We Recycle It! For only $5 you get a randomly selected race shirt and medal from one of our previous races from the past six years! Register in person at the South Davis Recreation Center. www.recyclefunrun.com

April 20

SOUTH JORDAN EARTH DAY 10K & 5K COLOR RUSH South Jordan, UT. 10K run. If 10K is too much, brighten your day with new Color Rush 5K with corn starchbased color. Sign up for both races if you have the legs! sjc.utah.gov

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April 21

NAPA VALLEY SILVERADO HALF MARATHON & 5K Calistoga, CA. Road race on course surrounded by vineyards and wineries. www.envirosports.com

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April 26

THE DODO DASH

MAY 4, SUGAR HOUSE PARK BENEFITING THE UTAH FOOD BANK

“LET’S PUT AN EXTINCTION TO HUNGER” FLASHDASHSERIES.COM

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VAMPIRE 5K Littleton, CO. An undeadthemed fun run. Sign up as Vampire or Citizen. Citizens start in one location, Vampires in another. The paths converge at an unknown location, then vampires will try to “convert” citizens by pulling flags they carry. www.vampire5k.com

April 26 FULL MOON 5K & 1.5-MILE TWILIGHT TROT➧Salt Lake City, UT. All events

at Sugar House Park. 5K: 8:15 PM, 1.5-mile: 7:30 PM. Benefits Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dog and stroller friendly! www.active.com

April 26–27 RAGNAR TRAIL RELAY: ZION NATIONAL PARK➧Zion Ponderosa

Ranch, Orderville, UT. Ditch your car and cheer on your team from basecamp at this trail relay. Each team member runs three legs. www.ragnartrail.com

April 26–27 SALT FLATS 100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN➧Bonneville Salt Flats, UT.

Ultramarathon beginning on Bonneville Speedway. hstrial-saltflats100endu. intuitwebsites.com

cool souvenir medals for all finishers awesome t-shirts porter belt buckle awards 3 deep in each division sweet giveaways from our sponsors amazing post-race food & music ELEVATION CHART

AUG 17 7AM

registration opens on january 1 at

lonepeakevents.com

April 27

STRIDERS 2013 WINTER RACING CIRCUIT-30K Bee Hive Homes, Ogden, UT. www.stridersrunning.com

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April 27 S.O.S. SAVE OUR SANFORD 5K➧Murray, UT. Walk or run. Race begins

at Jordan River Parkway, Winchester Park Pavillion. www.racingwithpassion.com

April 27

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COOKIE CHASER 10K/5K/2K Riverton, UT. 10K, 5K, 2K. Win Girl Scout cookies! Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts in Utah. This family-friendly race begins and ends at Riverton City Park (12765 S 1400 W). www.cookiechaser.com

April 27 USA FREEDOM RUN 5K - PROVO/ OREM➧Provo, UT. 5K for all ages to

support the Wounded Warrior Project.

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➧ running Colors fly as you are covered with red, white, and blue powder at each color station. www.usafreedomrun.com

April 27 DIRTY GIRL➧Miller Motor Sports Park, Tooele, UT. Untimed women’s only 5K obstacle course. www.godirtygirl.com

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P.A.W.S. FUN RUN Logan, UT. Begins at Wilson Elementary, 89 South 500 East. 5K run and 1-mile walk/run. www.pawsfunrun.com

April 27

THANKSGIVING POINT HALF MARATHON Lehi, UT. Begins at Thanksgiving Point Electric Park. Run through blooming tulips. www2.thanksgivingpoint.org

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April 27

N.O. LIMITS HALF MARATHON/5K North Ogden City, UT. Begins at North Ogden Park. northogdenrecreation.sportsites.com

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April 27 PINK SERIES PLEASANT GROVE UTAH 5K➧Pleasant Grove, UT. All women’s 5K

run or walk with finisher’s jewelry! Starts at Veterans Memorial Pool. www.thepinkseries.com

April 27 GUNNISON SPRING RUNOFF➧Gunnison, UT. Marathon, half

marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-mile fun run. www.gunnisoncity.org/spring-runoff

April 27 CHRISTENSEN’S RED ROCK RUN-OFF TRAIL RACE➧Richfield, UT. Challenging

trail runs with two distance choices: 4.5 miles or 10.5 miles. www.richfieldrec.com

April 28

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KIDS 4 KIDS 5K, 10K WALK/RUN Los Angeles, CA. 5K and 10K. www.renegaderaceseries.com

MAy 4

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SANDY 5K FIESTA Sandy, UT. Begins at Falcon Park, 9200 South 1700 East. www.sandy.utah.gov

MAy 4 RIVER RAIL RELAY - 4 PERSON 50 MILES➧Roy, UT. 50-Mile Relay for 4, 2

or 1 Person from Roy to West Jordan. Multiple legs on three trail systems: Rio Grande, Legacy Parkway, and Jordan River Parkway. www.riverrailrelay.com

MAy 4

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DODO DASH 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Begins at Sugar House Park. Run a 5K to support the Utah Food Bank and celebrate the opening of the Dodo’s new patio. www.flasdashseries.com/dashes/dodo

MAy 4

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THE DINO HALF MARATHON Vernal, UT. Race begins 10 miles up Dry Fork Canyon. www.dinohalf.com

MAy 5

2013 REACHING FOR THE CURE BOFA MERRILL LYNCH EVENTS Irvine, CA. 10K and 5K runs, 5K walk, 1K Kids Fun

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MAy 11 WILD BOAR HALF MARATHON & 10K➧Mill Valley, CA. Coastal ridge trail

run. Www.envirosports.com

MAy 11

VIGOR BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON 13.1, 10K, 5K Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT. Spring half marathon, 10K, 5K in Big Cottonwood Canyon. www.vigorutah.com

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MAy 11 KOMEN SALT LAKE CITY RACE FOR THE CURE➧Salt Lake City, UT. Library

Square downtown. Utah’s biggest 5K and a 1-mile walk/run. www.komenutah.org

MAy 11 DON’T FENCE ME IN TRAIL RUN➧Helena, MT. 30K, 12K, 5K,

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RED ROCK RELAY MOAB Moab, UT. One-day relay with teams of six running 70 miles through Moab and surrounding area. www.redrockrelay.com/moab

MAy 17–18

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TRIBAL RUN - NORTHERN UTAH Salt Lake City, UT. Run this 120-mile relay with a tribe of 8 or 4 runners. Race takes around 20 hours to complete. www.thetribalrun.com

MAy 18

fishfightforlife5k.blogspot.com

MAy 18

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LOVE YOUR LUNCH LADIES 5K Heber, UT. Race at Wasatch High School. girlsgetnfit@gmail.com, www.girlsgetnfit.com/love-your-lunchladies-5k

MAy 18

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RUNNING WITH ED Park City, UT. 38mile, 10-leg race traverses spectacular Park City sites. www.runningwithed.com

MAy 18

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HUFF TO BLUFF MARATHON Blanding, UT. Start at San Juan High School. Half and full marathon courses. www.hufftobluffmarathon.com

MAy 18

and a 5K dog walk and is fun for the whole family. www.pricklypearlt.org/ eventscalendar/dfmi_index.htm

MAy 11

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OGDEN MARATHON Ogden, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, and Kids K. Free Fun & Fitness Expo at Ogden’s Union Station on May 17. www.getoutandlive.org

MAy 18

19TH ANNUAL BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF UTAH RUN, WALK & ROLL 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Run around Liberty Park. A run designed to benefit those with brain injuries. Those planing on rolling must be in a wheelchair or recumbent bike. www.biau.org

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RUN TO WALK Provo, UT. 5K and 1-mile run/walk. www.nowican.org/run-to-walk

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HEY KID RUN Spanish Fork Sports Complex, 295 West Volunteer Dr. Spanish Fork, UT. 2 Miles for kids and teens ages 6-18; 100-Meter Dash for kids under 6. www.heykidrun.regtix.com

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RUNNING WITH ANGELS 5K Lehi, UT. Run or walk at Thanksgiving Point Gardens. www.runningwithangels.com

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MIDNIGHT 5K St. George, UT. A spectacular course at the former municipal airport. Participants race down the airport runway with fantastic views of town. www.sgcity.org

MAy 27

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS MEMORIAL DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K, 10K Laguna Hills, CA. Honors the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion. www.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com

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GO GREY IN MAY 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Run, walk, or roll at Liberty Park to help end brain cancer. www. walktoendbraintumors.org

MAy 27

TIMP TRAIL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Timpanogos Park, Provo, UT. Challenging trail half and full marathons. www.t3triathlon.com

BEAR LAKE MONSTER HALF MARATHON Garden City, UT. A trail run with bite. 10K and 5K options too. www. bearlakemonsterrun.com

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STOP TRAFFIC 2013 5K/10K Salt Lake City, UT. Race at Sugar House Park. 5K and 10K runs. www.operation61.org/stop-traffic.php

MAy 18 RUNNING FOR THOSE WHO WAIT➧Murray, UT. Race at Germania

Park. 5K and 1-mile walk. Supports The Adoption Exchange. www.adoptex.org/5k

MAy 18 FISH FIGHT FOR LIFE 5K RUN/1-MILE WALK➧Logan, UT. Race at Elk Ridge

Park. Fundraiser for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. 435770-8608, Fishfightforlife5k@live.com,

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NO MORE VICTIMS HALF MARATHON/5K & KIDS MILE Syracuse, UT. Races begin at Jensen Nature Park. Half Marathon, 5K, Kids Mile. www.stridersrunning.com

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GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Big Pavillion at Sugar House Park. www.girlsontherunsaltlake.org

June 1 UTAH XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIESHIDEOUT➧SR 248 Ross Creek, Hideout

UT. Xterra Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. www.utahxterra.com/jordanelle.htm

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THELMA & LOUISE HALF MARATHON Moab, UT. It’ll be a wild ride—runwith your best friend, your mom, your daughter, or new friends through the intense, gorgeous landscape of the outlaw heroines’ journey. Proceeds go to Girls on the Run and Seekhaven Family Crisis Center. www.moabmarathon.com

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SPORTS-AM CRACK OF DAWN 8K Millcreek Canyon, UT. Run down the canyon at this early morning race that starts one mile above Log Haven. Finishes at Olympus Hills Shopping Center. www.sports-am.com

June 1

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SQUAW PEAK 50-MILE TRAIL RUN Provo Canyon, UT. Race begins at Vivian Park. Challenging, scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains. www.squawpeak50.com

June 8

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UTAH HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION BLOODRUN 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile walk at Wheeler Historic Farm. Proceeds go to the Utah Hemophilia Foundation to provide support programs for families with bleeding disorders. www.bloodrun.org

June 8

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XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIES-MOAB Ken’s Lake, Moab, UT. Part of the Moab Triathlon Festival. www.utahxterra.com

June 8

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SKIRT SPORTS WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON Superior, CO. Inaugural Skirt Sports Women’s Half Marathon. Coed 5K and 5 mile race options also. www.skirtsports.com/halfmarathon

June 8

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16TH ANNUAL JUDGESRUN 5K FUN WALK & RUN Salt Lake City, UT. 5K fun run and walk. Starts at Highland HIgh School. Finishes at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church. 100% of proceeds go to breast cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dog and stroller friendly. www.annestirbacancerfoundation.org

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ANNUAL BEAR LAKE MARATHON Garden City, UT. Start at Garden City Park. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids’ 1K. www.mammothmarathons.com

June 8 ASEA UTAH VALLEY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10K➧Provo, UT. Start locations vary by race, but all races end at

Provo Tabernacle Park. Free kids’ 1K run. www.utahvalleymarathon.com

June 14–15 THE HERRIMAN OQUIRRH MOUNTAIN MARATHON➧Herriman, UT. Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, 1-mile

kids’ run. Trail marathon on June 14. www.thehomm.com

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DROP 13 HALF MARATHON Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT. Half Marathon down Big Cottonwood Canyon with 3000 feet of elevation descent. Starts at Solitude. Win up to four medals! www.drop13.com

June 15

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AF CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K American Fork Canyon, UT. Run down the canyon to benefit for cancer patients who need financial assistance. www.afhalfmarathon.com

June 15

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COUNTRYFEST RIVERFRONT 5K & KIDS MILER South Jordan, UT. Run along the banks of the Jordan River. Paved trail and road loop course that kicks off the day’s festivities. sjc.utah.gov/ recreation/countryfest-sports.asp

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WAHSATCH STEEPLECHASE Salt Lake City, UT. Begin at Memory Grove. Rugged and varied course with a total vertical gain and loss of approximately 9000 feet over 17 miles. www.wahsatchsteeplechase.com

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RENEGADE SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES #1 & KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE Tustin, CA. 5-mile trail run through beautiful Peters Canyon Wilderness Park and Kids Obstacle Course. www.renegaderaceseries.com

TOP OF ZION RELAY Capitol Reef National Park to Zion National Park. 12 runners, 195 miles, world-famous scenery. www.topofzion.com

June 20–22 RAGNAR RELAY WASATCH BACK➧Logan, UT to Park City, UT.

KISS ME DIRTY MUD RUN SERIES OGDEN, UT Ogden, UT. Female-only mud run obstacle course that benefits gynecological cancer research. www.kissmedirty.com

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Teams can run the relay on June 20-21 or June 21-22, allowing more teams than ever to participate. 192-mile party with 12 best friends. www.ragnarrelay.com

June 22

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COLOR ME RAD 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Race at Library Square. Get plastered with paint and corn starch at this color-filled 5K. www.colormerad.com

June 22

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WESTFEST FAMILY CLASSIC 5K West Valley, UT. Race begins ar Family Fitness Center, 5415 West 3100 South. Nancy Day, funrun@westfest.org, www.westfest.org

June 28–29

PROVO MIDNIGHT RUN - GLOW STICK HALF MARATHON Provo, UT. Half Marathon with Glow Sticks at night on closed trail of Provo River Trail System. 10K and 5K moonlit options also offered. www.legacymidnightrun.com

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LEHI ROUNDUP 5K/10K Lehi, UT. Part of the Lehi City Celebration. Blaine Hakes, roundup5k@gmail.com, 801-592-4352, www.lehi-ut.gov/ discover/roundup

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LOGAN PEAK TRAIL RUN Logan, UT. Begins at Hyrum Gibbons Mt. Logan Park, 1400 E. 350 S. 28 miles. 10-hour cutoff. www.loganpeakrun.com

June 29

ASPEN BACKCOUNTRY MARATHON Aspen, CO. Challenging high-country dirt trail marathon. www.aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

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CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES BATTLE @ BIG SPRINGS 8K Provo Canyon, UT. Big Springs Park up South Fork Canyon. Offroad/trail/mostly singletrack/no pavement course. There are both intense up and downhills, rocky terrain, and beautiful

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July 4 RUN IN THE PARKS 5K RUN/WALK & 10K➧Laguna Niguel, CA. Independence

Day tradition. Proceeds Benefit the YMCA Scholarship Program. www.ymcaoc.org/run-in-the-parks

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LIBERTY 5K Richfield, UT. Kick off 4th of July festivities on this 5K loop course. Also a kids’ 1-mile run for ages 12 and under. Races begin at Richfield City Park. www.richfieldrec.com

July 4 SANDY CLASSIC 4TH OF JULY 5K➧Sandy, UT. Begins south of City Hall

on Centennial Blvd. (10200 South) sandy.utah.gov

July 11

RENEGADE SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES #2 & KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE Tustin, CA. Evening 5-mile trail run through beautiful Peters Canyon Wilderness Park. www.renegaderaceseries.com

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July 12–13 HEAVEN AND HELL ULTRA RELAY SERIES➧Midway, UT. Wasatch Front Ultra

Trail Relay, 142.5 miles. Starts Friday at 5:00 AM at the Homestead. Finishes at 5:00 PM on Saturday. www.heavenandhellrelay.com

July 12–13 TOUR DE RUN➧Highland, UT. Begins at

Lone Peak High School. 3-stage, multi-day running competition. www.tourderun.net

July 12–14 HARDROCK 100 ENDURANCE RUN➧Silverton, CO. 100-mile run with

33,992 feet of climb and 33,992 feet of descent. Enter the lottery for 2014 online. www.hardrock100.com

July 13

UTAH XTERRA TRAIL RUN SERIESWOLF MOUNTAIN Eden, UT. 5K, 10K ending at Wolf Mountain Resort. www.utahxterra.com/ogden.html

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FARMINGTON FESTIVAL DAYS 5K, 10K, HALF-MARATHON & FLAG ROCK Farmington, UT. Festival Days 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Flag Rock Run. www.farmingtonparksandrec.com

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July 13

SPORTS-AM CANYON TO CANYON HALF MARATHON & 10K Morgan County, UT. Starts and finishes at East Canyon Resorts. 801-583-6281, www.sports-am.com

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RUN THROUGH THE LAVENDER HALF MARATHON, 5K Mona, UT. Run a half marathon or 5K through 200 acres of fragrant lavendar fields. Followed by Lavender Days with family-friendly activities. dcurtis@youngliving.com, www.

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July 13 BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON & 5K➧Bryce Canyon City, UT. Run a 5K

or half marathon through Bryce Canyon National Park! Starts in front of Ruby’s Inn. www.brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com

July 13

SOUTH JORDAN HALF MARATHON South Jordan, UT. Challenging Half Marathon with scenic hills. Start and finish at The District Shopping Center. Sjc.utah.gov

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LEGACY MIDNIGHT RUN - GLOW STICK HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K North Salt Lake, UT. Late Night Glow Stick Run from North Salt Lake to Farmington on the Legacy Parkway Trail System under a full moon. www.legacymidnightrun.com

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GRAVITY HILL 5K Salt Lake City, UT. 5K run/walk starts at the Utah State Capitol and ends in Memory Grove. Supports the charity One Hour for Life. www.racingwithpassion.com

July 20

BLACK DIAMOND HIDDEN PEAK HUSTLE 5K & 10K Snowbird Resort, UT. Community singletrack 5K and 10K trail runs. www.hiddenpeakhustle.athlete360.com

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July 24 HANDCART DAYS HALF MARATHON, 5K, 1K➧Bountiful, UT. Celebrate Pioneer

➧ running TIMPANOGOS HALF MARATHON American Fork Canyon, UT. Start at Tibble Fork Reservoir. timpanogoshalf@gmail.com, www.timphalf.com

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SOGONAPMIT MARATHON American Fork Canyon, UT. Can you begin from the finish and get to the START of the Timpanogos Half Marathon BEFORE the gun goes off for the start of the half marathon? Make it there then race the half marathoners down the canyon. Race begins at AF High School. www.timphalf.com

July 27 TIMP HALF SHOELESS SPRINT 5K➧American Fork, UT. Not ready for a

half? Do this 5K on Timp Half race day instead. Shoes are optional. Route is primarily on grass. www.timphalf.com

July 27 MORGAN VALLEY MARATHON, HALF, 10K & 5K➧Morgan County Fairgrounds,

Morgan Valley, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K. www.morganmarathon.com

August 1

RENEGADE SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES #3 & KIDS OBSTACLE COURSE Tustin, CA. Evening 5-mile trail run through beautiful Peters Canyon Wilderness Park at this Thursday night summer running series. www.renegaderacing.com

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Day running this Half Marathon, 5K, or Pioneer Pete’s 1K. FREE post-race Chuckwagon Breakfast. www.handcarthalf.com

MOUNTAIN ULTRA Crested Butte, CO. 220K multi-stage event over the infamous Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Finishes in Snowmass. www.beyondtheultimate.co/ usa/races/the-mountain-ultra

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DESERET NEWS CLASSIC Salt Lake City, UT. Oldest road race in Utah! Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K routes all join the Days of 47 Parade route so you run past thousands of cheering Utahns. www.deseretnewsclassic.com

July 26

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HURT IN THE DIRT Ogden, UT. Skirt in the Dirt, Women Only trail run; Off Road duathlon, Nighttime 10K plus more. wwww.hurtinthedirt.com, www.getoutandlive.org

July 27

SUMMER BEAR LAKE 1/2 MARATHON Garden City, UT. Half marathon, 10K, 5K races along the beautiful Bear Lake Bike Path. www.mammothmarathons.org

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SPEEDGOAT 50K Snowbird Resort, UT. This race consists of 11,420’ of total climbing. Technical trail race on rocky, rooty, snowy terrain. www.karlmeltzer.com/speedgoat-50k/

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SKIRT IN THE DIRT Ogden, UT. Womensonly 5K Trail Run at Fort Buenaventura. www.skirtinthedirt-eorg.eventbrite.com

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RUN LIKE A GIRL 5K AND 10K Midway, UT. Women-only 5K and 10K races. www.sheruns.com

August 3

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JUPITER PEAK STEEPLECHASE Park City, UT. A 16-mile +/- trail running loop race on challenging singletrack trail with 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. www.mountaintrails.org/ events/jupiter-peak-steeplechase/

August 3

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BAIRGUTSMAN RUN Fruit Height, UT. Begins at LDS Church on Mountain Road. This is a mountain run-off the map, off the grid.. 11 miles total, give or take a mile or two if you get lost. www.stridersrunning.com

August 3

HIGHLAND FLING 5K Highland, UT. 5K Race and Youth Fun Run begin at Mountain Ridge Junior High. www.highlandcity.org

August 3 CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES GRUESOME GRIZZLY 8K➧Canyon Glen Park, Provo

Canyon, Provo, UT. An off-road/trail/ mostly singletrack/barely any pavement course. Intense up & downhills, rocky terrain, and beautiful views.

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THE PAROWAN CITY HALF MARATHON-YANKEE MEADOW RUN Parowan, UT. Begins at Yankee Meadow Reservoir. www.parowanhalf.com

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TOWER ROCK RUN Manila, UT. Beautiful 10K/5K race in the Sheep Creek Geological Loop in The Ashley National Forest in Daggett County. www.daggettcounty.org

August 10

KAT’CINA MOSA 100K MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE RUN Springville, UT. A very challenging scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo. www.squawpeak50.com/100kmstr.htm

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5K MIDNIGHT MOON RUN Sandy, UT. Race in Alta Canyon Park, 9565 S. Highland Dr. sandy.utah.gov

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➧ running SKYLINE MOUNTAIN MARATHON Liberty, UT. 26.2 miles, 4500 ft of climbing, 1 punishing, unforgiving, and ridiculously beautiful marathon trail race. Half marathon also offered. www.skylinemarathon.com

August 23 MAPLETON MOONLIGHT HALF MARATHON➧Mapleton, UT. Race in the

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August 17 PARK CITY MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON➧Park City, UT. Unique,

SPORTS-AM EMIGRATION CANYON HALF MARATHON Parley’s Canyon, UT. Start at Mt. Dell Golf Course Bridge and finish at Research Park. 801-5836281, www.sports-am.com

August 24 TOP OF UTAH HALF MARATHON➧Logan, UT. Starts 7

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August 17 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN HALF MARATHON➧ Estes Park, CO. Course

mostly above 7,000 feet of elevation. www.therockymountainhalf.com

August 24

SNOWBIRD ALTA HALF MARATHON Snowbird, UT. Check website for further details. www.snowbird.com

August 24

scenic alpine loop courses through Park City on both paved and dirt trails. Race starts at Newpark Plaza at Kimball Junction. www.pcmarathon.com

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KISS ME DIRTY MUD RUN SERIES SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, UT. Female-only mud run obstacle course that benefits gynecological cancer research. www.kissmedirty.com

UTAH RUNNER GIRLS HALF MARATHON, 5K, AND PRINCESS RUN Alpine, UT. Half Marathon, 5K, and Princess 1-mile run for ladies. Finisher bling, chocolate aid station, and more! www.utahrunnergirls.com

History with a fast half marathon through the beautiful downhill streets of Draper City. Half marathoners receive coveted belt buckle medal. www.lonepeakevents.com

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August 17 BOUNTIFUL HALF MARATHON➧Bountiful, UT. Starts in

August 17 PORTER’S HALF MARATHON & 10K➧Draper, UT. Celebrate Wild West

relay. www.cedarexpress31milerelay.com LAYTON SYRACUSE MARATHON FIRST NATIONAL BANK Antelope Island, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Crazy Hair 5K. Starts on Antelope Island and ends in Layotn. www.laytonmarathon.com

miles up Blacksmith Fork Canyon at the Hyrum Electrical Plant and finishes at the Providence Zollinger Park. www.topofutahmarathon.com/half

mountain forest of Mueller Park, runs down through town and ends in the Farmington Bay Wildlife area. www.bountifulhalf.com

August 24 CEDAR EXPRESS 31-MILE RELAY➧Cedar City, UT. 31-mile team

middle of the night under a full moon. Start whenever you like. The goal is to be the first to finish after midnight. However, you are not allowed to use any timing devices. This means that even if you run a 12-minute mile you can still win. www.moonlighthalf.com

RUBY MOUNTAIN RELAY Lamoille, Elko County, NV. 12-runner relay around the beautiful Ruby Mountain Range! Only 3 hours from Salt Lake. Belt Buckle Finisher award. www.rubymountainrelay.com

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FISH LAKE RELAY Fishlake, UT. 64mile, 6-person relay in Central Utah. Begins at Bowery Haven Resort. www.fishlakerelay.com

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SAPPER JOE TRAIL RACE Bluffdale, UT. 15K, 30K, 50K trail races. All courses at Camp Williams. www.fatpackracing.com/sapper-joe-trailrace.html

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HOOPER 5K RUN/2K WALK Hooper, UT. Starts at Hoper Park. www.hoopertomatodays.com

septeMber 2 BEAR LAKE MONSTER HALF MARATHON➧Garden City, UT. A trail

run with bite. 10K, 5K, and free kids’ K too. www.bearlakemonsterrun.com

septeMber 6–7 WASATCH FRONT 100-MILE ENDURANCE RACE➧Layton, UT. Ends

at The Homestead in Midway and covers some of the most beautiful scenery the Wasatch Mountains. info@wasatch100. com, www.wasatch100.com

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THE COLOR RUN 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Race starts at Library Square. Wear white and get covered in color as you walk or run this 5K. www.thecolorrun.com

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RACING WITH PASSION 5K Salt Lake City, UT. 5K run/walk starts at the Utah State Capitol and ends in Memory Grove. www.racingwithpassion.com

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NEBO HALF MARATHON Payson, UT. Starts in Payson Canyon and finishes at

Legacy Park. Downhill course. www.nebohalf.com

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MID MOUNTAIN MARATHON Park City, UT. 26.2 miles on singletrack trail from Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley Resort to The Forum at the Canyons. www.mountaintrails.org/events/mid-mtnmarathon/

septeMber 13–14 RED ROCK RELAY ZION➧Brian Head

Ski Resort, Brian Head, UT. Teams of 12 run 187 miles through stunning Southern Utah landscapes to finish just outside Zion national Park. www.redrockrelay.com/zion

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ONLY HALF CRAZY Daybreak, South Jordan, UT. Stage in Daybreak and race begins up Rose Canyon in Herriman. 801432-0511, www.onlyhalfcrazyhalf.com

septeMber 14 BIG COTTONWOOD MARATHON AND HALF➧Big Cottonwood Canyon,

UT. Full marathon begins at Guardsman Pass at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and the half marathon begins at Mill D parking lot. Runners have amazing views of the canyon with the sun coming up and leaves changing colors. www.bigcottonwoodmarathon.com

septeMber 14 ELECTRIC RUN 5K➧Lehi, UT. A nighttime 5K run/walk and show at Thanksgiving Point. Talented artists and lighting technicians create beautiful art and light for this event. www.electricrun.com

septeMber 14 SPANISH FORK HALF MARATHON, 5K➧Spanish Fork, UT. A beautiful half

marathon where runners will enjoy the river trail to the Spanish Oaks golf course.5K also offered. www.spanishforkhalf.com

septeMber 14 MOAB’S ALPINE TO SLICKROCK 50➧Moab, UT. Trail running ultra. Cross

three mountain passes at or over 11,000 feet and finish on beautiful slickrock terrain. www.grassrootsevents.net/ home/mas-50/

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GARY’S SHOES TAG-TEAM MARATHON Sevier Junction Trailhead, Richfield, UT. Teams of 2 run a full marathon in relay format, with each member running precisely 13.1 miles in beautiful Marysvale Canyon in Central Utah. www.richfieldrec.com

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septeMber 14 CEDAR CITY HALF MARATHON➧Cedar City, UT. Downhill

➧ running septeMber 21 STRUT YOUR MUTT SALT LAKE CITY➧Salt Lake City, UT. Bring your pup

to this doggie-themed walk and fundraiser at Liberty Park. www.strutyourmutt.org

septeMber 22 XTERRA TRAIL RUNNING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP➧Snowbasin Resort,

course through Cedar Canyon. www.cedarcityevents.org

Ogden, UT. All can participate. No qualifying process. 877-983-7721, www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/nationals

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TOP OF UTAH MARATHON Hyrum, UT. Starts at Hardware Ranch Wildlife Management Area and ends in Logan. Fast, scenic course. www.topofutahmarathon.com

GRAND TO GRAND ULTRA Kanab, UT. Racers bused to start at North Rim of Grand Canyon. 6 Stages, 7 Days, Self-supported foot race, 167 miles. www.g2gultra.com

septeMber 21 3RD ANNUAL RIVALRY RACE-SOUTH JORDAN➧South Jordan, UT. College

septeMber 27–28 THE BEAR 100 ENDURANCE RUN➧Logan, UT. Race begins at Hyrum

Rivalry Run. Dress in your team colors, do a little trash talking, and run for the win. www.sjrivalryrace13-eorg.eventbrite.com

septeMber 21 ASPEN GOLDEN LEAF HALF MARATHON➧Snowmass Village, CO.

Finish in Aspen. www.goldenleafhalfmarathon.com

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UINTAH HALF MARATHON Vernal, UT. Starts at Maeser Elementary. www.uintahrecreation.org

Gibbons/Mount Logan Park and finishes at Fish Haven, ID at Bear Lake. Phil Lowry, 801-373-6345, phil@phillowry.com, www.bear100.com

septeMber 28

UTAH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, CRAZY LEGS 5K, BIKE TOUR & KIDS K Salt Lake City, UT. Check website for updates, www.utahmarathon.com

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MINNETONKA MARATHON Minnetonka Cave, ID. Finish at the shores of Bear Lake in Garden City. www.minnetonkamarathon.com

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BIG SUR TRAIL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5 MILE Big Sur, CA. www.envirosports.com

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UT. Start in Timpanogos Park. Challanging off road races. www.timptrailmarathon.com

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OC WALK TO REMEMBER 5K Orange County, CA. OC Walk to Remember Remembrance Ceremony, 5K Walk, and Celebration of Angels. www.ocwalktoremember.org

october 5

WOMAN OF STEEL RELAY RUN Heber Valley, UT. Women’s relay run that’s 54 miles in length, split into ~3 mile segments. www.triutah.com

ST. GEORGE MARATHON St. George, UT. Registration opens April 1st. www.stgeorgemarathon.com

septeMber 28 WILD BUNCH 50K➧Park City, UT. Hilly

october 5 END DEMAND HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K➧Herriman, UT. Challenging

50K trail race. Half marathon and 5k routes also available. www.runinfinity.com

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HUNTSVILLE MARATHON Huntsville, UT. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Mayor’s Walk, Children’s Fun Run. Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. www.huntsvilleutahmarathon.com

septeMber 28

RIVALRY RELAY Salt Lake City, UT. Cougar and Ute fans show their support for their team in a 60-mile relay from Rice Eccles and Lavell Edwards stadium. www.rivalryrelay.com

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route from Butterfield Park to foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains and back. 10K and 5K also offered. www.operation61.org/end-demand.php

october 12

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RED ROCK RELAY PARK CITY Park City, UT. One-day relay, 75-mile, 6-person relay. www.redrockrelay.com

october 12 PINK SERIES UTAH HALF MARATHON & 5K➧Park City, UT. Utah’s first and

largest ladies only half marathon. 5K also offered. Finisher jewelry for all! www.thepinkseries.com/ parkcityhalfmarathon

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october 20 THE OTHER HALF➧Moab, UT. Stunning

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24 HOURS OF BOULDER Boulder, CO. 24-Hour team relay running race. www.geminiadventures.com

redrock and mountain views along the Colorado River. Finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort. www.moabhalfmarathon.com

october 18–19 PONY EXPRESS TRAIL 50/100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN➧Faust, UT. 100-

october 26 SAVE A SISTER 10K, 5K & 1-MILE WALK➧St. George, UT. Benefits the

and 50-mile endurance races. www.ponyexpress100.org

Utah Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. www.sgcity.org/recreation/ adultsports/save_a_sister.php

october 19

SOJO MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K South Jordan, UT. Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, kids’ race set on October 19, 2013 in South Jordan UT. Scenic, mostly downhill courses. www.sojomarathon.com

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october 19 CASCADIA TRAIL SERIES TRIAL @ TRAIL 51 15K➧Orem, UT. Off-road/trail/

mostly singletrack/barely any pavement course. Intense up and downhill, rocky terrain, and beautiful views. www.cascadiatrailseries.com

october 19

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DAM HALF MARATHON Heber, UT. Deer Creek Dam to Midway. Ride the Heber Creeper to start and run back. www.damhalfmarathon.com

Run. Courses go through Snow Canyon State Park. www.sgcity.org/recreation/ adultsports/snow_canyon.php

noveMber 2

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RICHFIELD TURKEY TROT 5L Richfield, UT. Run a Turkey Trot before Thanksgiving! Prior to the start of the 5K there will be a Kids’ 1-Mile run for ages 12 and under. www.richfieldrec.com

noveMber 3

DINOSAUR DASH XIII 5K, 10K, 2K FUN RUN/WALK & 50K BIKE TOUR Tustin, CA. www.tpsf.net/dash.htm

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NAPA WINE COUNTRY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10K Calistoga, CA. Lush singletrack course within Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. www.envirsports.com

october 19 LAKE POWELL HALF MARATHON➧Page, AZ. Finish near

Wahweap Marina. www.thelakepowellhalf.com

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PROVO HALLOWEEN MARATHON, HALF, 5K, AND KIDS RUN Provo, UT. Wear a costume to this huge race down Provo Canyon. Start above Sundance Resort. www.halloweenhalf.com

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STINSON BEACH MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 7-MILER Stinson Beach, CA. www.envirosports.com

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SNOW CANYON HALF MARATHON, 5K, TUFF KIDS RACES St. George, UT. Half marathon, 5K, and Tuff Kids

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noveMber 9 K9 PET CANCER AWARENESS WALK➧Long Beach, CA. Participate

in our walk to help fund prevention and treatment research. Race benefits Animal Cancer Foundation. www.renegaderaceseries.com

noveMber 13

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FRARY PEAK HILL CLIMB Antelope Island, UT. Check website for updates. www.buffalorun.org

noveMber 16

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UTAH SANTA RUN - PROVO Provo, UT. Everyone runs in Santa Suits. Milk and cookie stops along the path with Christmas Music overhead. www.runsanta.com

noveMber 16

VALLEY OF FIRE HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K Valley of Fire State Park, NV. Half marathon, 10K, 5K. www.runvalleyoffire.com

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noveMber 23 RENEGADE 5K, 10K & KIDS TURKEY TROT➧5K/Run/Walk, 10K Run, and 1/2

mile Kids Run. These holiday runs have a mixture of dirt and paved trails. www.renegaderaceseries.com

noveMber 23 UTAH SANTA RUN - SALT LAKE CITY➧Salt Lake City, UT. Start at

Gateway Mall. All runners wear Santa suits. Event will be tied into the Light up the Night Celebration. Milk and cookie aid stations line the course with Christmas Music overhead. Kurt Bestor puts on a Christmas concert. www.runsanta.com

noveMber 28

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS THANKSGIVING 5K Cottonwood Heights, UT. Thanksgiving 5K with thousands of runners. Starts and finishes in the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center. www.runcottonwoodheights.com

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noveMber 28 SPORTS-AM MILL CREEK 5K COLD TURKEY RUN➧Holladay, UT. Starts

at Olympus Hills Shopping Center on Wasatch Boulevard. www.sports-am.com

Downtown, Salt Lake City • Fashion Place Mall, Murray • Kimball Junction, Park City

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calendar noveMber 28 TOQUERVILLE TRAILS TURKEY TROT➧Toquerville, UT. Thanksgiving

morning races. The short course covers about 1.7 miles on the long course about 3.1 miles. Not a road race (think soft sand and rough rocks). www.toquerville.org

noveMber 28 THANKSGIVING DAY 10K, 5K,1K➧Bountiful, UT. 10K, 5K, and 1K.

Bring your whole family down for one of Davis Counties most loved Thanksgiving Day traditions! www.turkey10k.com

noveMber 28

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UTAH HUMAN RACE Draper, UT. Thanksgiving Day 10K and 5K to benefit Utah Food Bank. Begins at Draper Outlet Mall. Contact Kelly at 801-8871281 or kellyo@utahfoodbank.org for info. www.utahfoodbank.org

noveMber 29 SPORTS-AM CITY CREEK 6K COLD TURKEY RUN➧Salt Lake City, UT. Starts at the Capitol, goes up City Creek Canyon and back down to finish at Memory Grove. 801-583-6281, www.sports-am.com

noveMber 30 UTAH SANTA RUN - OGDEN 6TH ANNUAL➧Ogden, UT. Run in a Santa

suit! Milk and Cookie Aid Stations and Christmas Music on course. The race is immediately followed by a Holiday

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deceMber 7

BEAT THE NEW YEAR 5K Salt Lake City, UT. Race in Sugar House Park at 11:30 PM. www.slctrackclub.org

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WINTER SUN 10K Moab, UT. A fast course, great raffle prizes, and delicious finish food. www.moabhalfmarathon.com

deceMber 7

DEATH VALLEY TRAIL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Beatty, NV. Wilderness trail run. www.envirosports.com

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deceMber 7 SOUTH JORDAN SANTA CHASE RACE➧South Jordan, UT. 1.5-mile loop

course. Chase Santa! Free ice skating, free hot chocolate, free family pictures with Santa and other activities after the race. Sjsantachaserace-eorg.eventbrite.com/

deceMber 14 RENEGADE SANTA 5K, 10K & 1/2 MILES KIDS RUN➧Orange County, CA. Orange County’s best holiday run. www.renegaderaceseries.com

deceMber 21 SANTA HAT DASH AND REINDEER RUN➧Salt Lake City, UT. Run at Sugar

House Park. A 5K fun run and hot cocoa party benefiting The Road Home, a homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. Santa hat and cocoa included in registration. Bring your reindeer (dogs) and enjoy hot cocoa after at The Dodo.

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RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT St. George, UT. Women’s running retreat with workouts, top speakers, coaches, and more. www.sheruns.com

februAry 8

RUN LIKE A GIRL RETREAT 5K AND 1/2 MARATHON 2014 St. George, UT. Women’s 5K and 1/2 marathon races held in conjunction with retreat. www.sheruns.com

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MOAB’S RED HOT 55K & 33K Moab, UT. Endurance races. Registration opens August 15, 2013. www.grassrootsevents. net/home/moabs-red-hot-55k-33k/

MArch 15 CANYONLANDS HALF MARATHON 2014➧Moab, UT. Registration opens on

November 13, 2013. www.moabhalfmarathon.com

MArch 22-23 ANTELOPE ISLAND BUFFALO RUN 2014➧Antelope Island, UT. 25K, 50K,

50-mile, 100-mile. www.buffalorun.org

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RUNNING OF THE LEOPARDS 5K 2014 East High School, Salt Lake City, UT. Fastest 5K in Utah. www.runningoftheleopards5k.com

MArch 22

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THINK PINK 5K 2014 Lehi, UT. Untimed breast cancer awareness race. All proceeds donated to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Everyone gets custom pink finisher’s medal. Strollers, iPods, and wheelchairs welcome! thinkpink5k.wordpress.com

SKATING

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SKATENOW: SKATE LESSON CLASSES»Skate lessons with Utahs’ only skate school with certified instructors. Lessons for Inline and Quad/ Derby, all levels. Ongoing throughout spring-summer-fall. ph/fax: 801-9445516, www.skatenow.net, www.facebook. com/theSKATENOWshop, info@ skatenow.net

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SKATENOW: MONTHLY FUN ROLLS, GROUP SKATE»Visit web page for details, dates, times & places. Distances and Locations vary, skating greater Salt Lake Valley, Park City, and Provo paved trail systems. Helmets required. ph/fax: 801-944-5516, www. skatenow.net, www.facebook.com/ theSKATENOWshop, info@skatenow.net

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INLINE SKATE TOUR»Couer d ‘Alene, ID. Covering the scenic 74 miles of the Couer d ‘Alene rail trail in Northern Idaho, skating over 3-5 days, averaging 20-50 miles per day. Group skate atmosphere. Cyclists welcome. Event dates are open/flexible, skaters can skate as far or as much as they wish. Participants skate at own risk. Skate tour is self-pay event. ph/fax: 801-944-5516, www.skatenow.net, www.facebook. com/theSKATENOWshop, info@skatenow.net

TRIATHLON & MULTISPORT April 6

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XTERRA RENEGADE OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON San Dimas, CA. Off-road tri:.5-mile Swim, 15-mile Bike, 3-mile Run. Also a 3-mile Trail Run Challenge. Or choose the Renegade Duathlon: 3-mile Run, 7.5-mile Bike, 3-mile Run. www.xterraplanet.com

April 6

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SHAC TRIATHLON & TUFF KIDS TRIATHLON Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, 1144 N. Lava Flow Dr., St. George, UT. Beginner & Sprint events are capped at 400 participants! www.sgcity.org/recreation/adultsports/shactri.php

April 13

June 8th

LEGACY DUATHLON - 4TH ANNUAL North Salt Lake, UT. Run Bike Run on the Legacy Parkway Trail System. www.legacyduathlon.com

April 13

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TELOS TIMP TRIATHLON & 5K Orem UT. Splash distance triathlon which includes a 5K Run, 10 Mile Bike, and 350-Meter Swim in that order. Registrations closes April 11th. www.t3triathlon.com

June 29th

April 20

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RAGE TRIATHLON Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Las Vegas, NV. Sprint, Olympic, and half courses. www.bbsctri.com/rage

MAy 4

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IRONMAN 70.3 ST. GEORGE St. George, UT. SOLD OUT 2013. Check website fore 2014 registration. www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/ironman-70.3/st.george.aspx#axzz2N eSdS35N

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July 13th

NAPA VALLEY VINTAGE TRIATHLON (HALF-IRON DISTANCE) Napa County, CA. info@envirosports. com, www.envirosports.com

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SOUTH DAVIS SPLASH & SPRINT TRIATHLON 550 N. 200 West, Bountiful, UT. Kickoff the Tri season with our popular spring sprint triathlon. www.splashnsprint. com

MAy 18

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SG TRIATHLON Sand Hollow State Park, St. George, UT. Sprint, Olympic, and kids courses. www.bbsctri.com/sg-tri

MAy 18

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WOMAN OF STEEL TRIATHLON & 5K American Fork Fitness Center, American Fork, UT. Utah’s first and most popular all-women’s triathlon and 5K run. www. triutah.com

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YOUTH TRIATHLON TEAM Murray, UT. www.greatbasincoaching.com

June 1

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SALEM SPRINGS SPRINT TRIATHLON Salem, UT. This event has sold out every year since 2005! www.racetri.com

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June 1

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS SPRINT TRIATHLON Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center, Cottonwood Heights, UT.phansen@

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cottonwoodheights, 801-943-3190 x106, www. runcottonwoodheights.com.

June 2 33RD ANNUAL ALCATRAZ “ESCAPE FROM THE ROCK”➧San Francisco, CA. info@envirosports.com, www.envirosports.com

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GREAT SALT LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM Great Salt Lake, UT. The Great Salt Lake Open Water Swim includes 1-mile and 8-mile point-to-point swims. www.greatsaltlakeopenwater.com

June 7–8

3RD ANNUAL MOAB TRIATHLON FESTIVAL EXTERRA MOAB, ROAD TRI, KIDS TRI AND TRAIL RUN Moab, UT. XTERRA sport and full open water/off-road triathlons, Moab sprint and Olympic open water road triathlons. www.triutah.com

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DAYBREAK TRIATHLON North Shore & Oquirrh Lake, South Jordan, UT. Sprint, Olympic, and aqua velo options. www.ustrisports.com/Daybreak.html

June 15

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LUNATIC TRIATHLON Price, UT. Get caught up in the lunacy as you compete in a 5K run, 9-mile bike ride, and 300-yard swim under the nearly full moon. www.carbon. utah.gov/recreation/Lunatic%20Triathlon.htm

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MUDDY MAMA 5K Pleasant Valley Raceway, Boise, ID. Getting Dirty....so little girls can get a clean start. 5K - 10 Amazing Obstacles, Women Only! 10% of all proceeds go to AIM, a charity that rescues children from the horrors of sex slavery and paves a way to a brighter future. www.muddymama.com

June 22 PROVO TRI➧Provo, UT. This is a fun race to watch so

bring you friends and family. Olympic, Sprint, and Kids events. www.t3triathlon.com

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BREATH OF LIFE VENTURA TRIATHLON Ventura Harbor, Ventura, CA. This event sold out in early June last year. Sprint and Olympic course. www.dinatriforlife.com

June 23

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TRI BOULDER Boulder, CO. Sprint and Olympic course. www.bbsctri.com/triboulder

June 25–26

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3RD ANNUAL RIVER RAMPAGE TRIATHLON Green River State Park, Green River, UT. Downriver swim! Sprint and Olympic open water road triathlons. For 2013, we’re offering a Sprint distance bike and run in addition to the Olympic distance bike/run. www.triutah.com

August 2

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2ND ANNUAL TRIUTAH ULTIMATE RELAY Pineview Reservoir, UT. 4 swim/4 bike/4 run- 12 legs and over 130 total miles! Teams of 3-6 athletes. Athletes will travel between Pineview, East Canyon, Echo and Jordanelle Reservoirs, then finish in Midway, UT. www.triutah.com

July 6

GREAT BASIN TRI CLINIC Murray, UT. Kids tri clinic. www.greatbasincoaching.com

CACHE VALLEY SUPER SPRINT TRIATHLON -9TH ANNUAL Great Aquatic Center, Logan, UT. Sprint and Olympic (repeat sprint) distance. www.cvsst.com

June 29

July 13

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7TH ANNUAL DINOTRI 2013 Vernal, UT. “One of Utah’s best events” – Cycling Utah Magazine. Sprint and Olympic events. www.dinotri.com

June 29

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UTAH SPARTAN BEAST Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT. 12+ MILES / 25+ OBSTACLES – An obstacle Race from Hell. www.spartanrace.com

June 29

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ROCK CLIFF TRIATHLON AT JORDANELLE Francis, UT. International/Olympic: Swim: 1500 meters, Bike: 24 miles, Run: 6.2 miles. Sprint: Swim: .5 miles, Bike: 12 miles, Run: 3.1 miles; 801-358-1411; info@racetri. com. www.imathlete.com

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RUNNERCROSS Salt Lake City, UT. Intense competition over rugged terrain. Three-person 15K Relay, Individual Ultra 15K, Little Mudder 1K. www.runnercross.com

July 20

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BEAR LAKE MONSTER SWIM Cisco Beach to Bear Lake Marina. 7-mile swim. Solo swimmers and relay teams. www.bearlakeswimmingassociation.com

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ECHO TRIATHLON Echo Reservoir, Coalville, UT. Sprint and Olympic open water road triathlons for both seasoned athletes and beginners. www.triutah.com

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COLOR SMACKED! Kuna, ID. Run through blasts of color with your friends and family then party at the finish. www.colorsmacked.com

July 27

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LAYTON TRIATHLON - 4TH ANNUAL Layton, UT. Mini sprint, sprint, and relays. Kids Triathlon also available. www.laytontriathlon.com

July 27

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MOUNTAIN TROPIC Bear Lake State Park, Rendezvous Beach, Garden City, UT. Sprint, Olympic, and Half courses. www.bbsctri.com/mountain-tropic

July 27

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HURT IN THE DIRT-OFF ROAD DUATHLON Ogden, UT. 10K run and 20-mile bike. Individual or two-person team. www.getoutandlive.org

August 3

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DISTRESS THE DRESS-SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, UT. Laugh the whole way as you distress your dress (or tux) through our muddy obstacle course and then party at the finish line. www.distressthedress.com

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CAHOOTS SALT LAKE CITY Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT. You and a friend combine wits, strength, strategy, and stamina to negotiate nearly two dozen obstacles and challenges. www.runcahoots.com

August 10

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HERRIMAN BLACK RIDGE TRITHLON Black Ridge Reservoir near Herriman, UT. 500-yd swim, 14-mile bike, 5K run. www.racetri.com

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DEER CREEK OPEN WATER MARATHON SWIM Deer Creek Reservoir, UT. Choose from 1 mile, 5K, 10K or 10-mile swims. www.deercreekopenwater.com

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BEAR LAKE BRAWL TRIATHLON - HALF 70+/LONG COURSE Rendezvous Beach, Bear Lake, UT. Part of one of the Largest Triathlon Series in Utah. www.bearlakebrawl.com

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JORDANELLE TRIATHLON Jordanelle Reservoir/Rock Cliff Recreation Area near Park City, UT. Sprint and Olympic open water road triathlons. One of Triathlete Magazine’s Top 100 events! www.triutah.com

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KOKOPELLI TRIATHLON Sand Hollow State Park, St George, UT; Sprint, Olympic and Kids courses. www.bbsctri.com/kokopelli

RED HILLS TRIATHLON Richfield City Pool, Richfield, UT. Beginner: 225-meter swim (9 pool lengths), 5-mile bike, 1.25mile run. Sprint: Quarter-mile swim (17 pool lengths), 12.5-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. www.richfieldrec.com

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septeMber 21 XTERRA USA CHAMPIONSHIP TRIATHLON➧Start at Port Ramp Marina,

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THE UTAH HALF Provo, UT. A 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. For seasoned triathletes. www.racetri.com

August 24 SNOWBIRD ADVENTURE RACE➧Snowbird, UT. Biking, running/

trekking, ropes skills, and navigation. 6 hours to attain as many check points as you can. www.graffitiracing.com

August 24

ITRYATHLON & ITRY5K WOMEN’S & YOUTH TRIATHLON & 5K RUN Irvine, CA. Run/Walk is an empowering event for all fitness levels and abilities. Women’s and Youth 5K Run/Walk, 3 Mile. Women’s and Youth Triathlon, Junior Triathlon, www.renegaderaceseries.com

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LABOR DAY TRIATHLON Bountiful, UT. A race distance for everyone! Sprint: Relay: Novice: Check website for updates. www.southdavisrecreation.com

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CAMP YUBA TRIATHLON Yuba State Park, UT. Sprint and Olympic distances. www.racetri.com

septeMber 7

Pineview Reservoir, Huntsville, UT. 1.5K Swim/28K Mountain Bike/10K Trail Run. *Qualified Athletes Only. www.xterraplanet.com

septeMber 21 XTERRA UTAH OFF-ROAD TRAITHLON➧Ogden, UT. Two distances.,

the long distance race is 1500M swim / 28KM mountain bike / 10KM trail run. The short distance is a 750M swim / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail run race held in conjunction with the USA Championship event. Athletes can compete in the XTERRA Utah race as a team or individual. www.xterraplanet.com/utah/ usaChamps.html

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AQUA TRIATHLON Seven Peaks Water Park, 1330 East 300 North, Provo, UT. www.aquatriathlon.com

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OGDEN VALLEY TRIATHLON Pineview Reservoir, Ogden Valley, Utah. Intermediate distance open water tri. www.triutah.com

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“I CAN TRI” TRIATHLON Alta Canyon Sports Center, 9565 S. Highland Dr., Sandy, UT. 400-M swim, 9-mile bike, 5K run, www.sandy.utah.gov

septeMber 8 SEATTLE “ESCAPE FROM THE ROCK” TRIATHLON➧Mercer Island, WA. Bike

across a floating bridge on this beautiful course. This sprint event entails a halfmile swim, 12-mile bike and 2.5-mile run. www.envirosports.com

septeMber 14 PADDLE/PEDAL/PADDLE CHALLENGE➧Park City, UT. This race

involves standup paddle boarding for Leg 1 (5 Miles), Mountain Biking for Leg 2 (10 Miles), and jumping back on the SUP

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BEAR LAKE BRAWL TRIATHLON SPRINT / OLYMPIC Rendezvous B each, Bear Lake, UT. The 2nd Weekend of the Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon Series with Sprint and Olympic distances. Again a great venue with bluest water and a perfect time of the year with traditionally warmer water and cooler air temps. www.bearlakebrawl.com

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septeMber 21–22 XTERRA TRAIL RUN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP➧Snowbasin

Resort, UT. Off-Road Half-Marathon. A 21-kilometer half-marathon course will serve as the national championship course, but there will also be a 10K and a 5K. www.xterraplanet.com

septeMber 28 5K FOAM FEST➧This is the Place

Heritage Park 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, UT. Obstacle course mud run. www.5kfoamfest.com

october 12 POWELL3 TRIATHLON CHALLENGE➧Wahweep Marina, Lake

Powell, UT. USAT sanctioned. Sprint and Olympic distances. www.powell3.com

october 13 TRI, GIRL, TRI - ALL WOMEN’S SPRINT TRIATHLON➧Lake Berryessa, Napa

County, CA. All-women’s triathlon. The sprint event entails a 500-yard swim,

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calendar 11-mile bike, and 3-mile run in a beautiful setting. www.envirosports.com

october 19

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PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON Lake Mead to Boulder City, NV. Sprint, Olympic and half courses. www.bbsctri.com/pumpkinman

october 19 TRICK OR TRI➧Sand Hollow Aquatic

Center, St. George, UT. Formerly known as the Turkey Tri. www.sgcity.org

october 26–27

MARIN COUNTY TRIATHLON & DUATHLON WEEKEND 2013 San Rafael, CA. Olympic, sprint, and kid courses. Duathlon, relay, and individual events. www.marincountytriathlon.com

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noveMber 9

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TELOS TURKEY TRIATHLON & 5K Orem Fitness Center, 665 W Center St., Orem, UT. Splash distance. www.t3triathlon.com

noveMber 9–10 7SAR AUSTIN 2013➧Austin, TX. 7SAR

- 7 Summits Adventure Race simulates the experiences and challenges from the continent’s highest summits into one single 7-mile obstacle course race, including an optional 3-mile course. www.7summitsrace.com

noveMber 24

RENEGADE TURKEY TRI (SPRINT TRI) & PUMPKIN PIE KIDS DUATHLON San

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➧ triAthlon & Multisport Dimas, CA. 1/2-mile, Calm lake swim. The bike is a 14-mile (2 loop) road course that is mostly flat with a couple of small hills. Tri: 1/2 mi swim; 14-mi bike; 4.5-mi run. Duathlon: 1/2-mil run; 2-mile bike; 1/2-mi run. www.laraces.com/race/584

UTAH SUMMER GAMES

Schedule is subject to change. Get up-to-date information/register for events www.utahsummergames.org

April 25–27 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- WATER POLO➧SUU Natatorium, 560 W

University Blvd., Cedar City, UT.

MAy 31 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- GOLF (ADULT)➧Cedar Ridge Golf Course, 200

East 900 North, Cedar City, UT. Scramble Format 4-person team,.

June 6–8 UTAH SUMMER GAMESPICKLEBALL➧Hurricane Championship

Pickleball Courts, 57 S 200 W, Hurricane, UT.

June 7–8

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- BASKETBALL - YOUTH - 9TH/JV/VARSITY SUU Centrum Arena and other Gymnasiums in Cedar City, UT.

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June 7–8

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UTAH SUMMER GAMESHORSESHOES Cedar City Horseshoe Park, 625 N 150 E, Cedar City, UT.

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- OPENING CEREMONY Eccles Coliseum N, 1050 W, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT.

June 7–8

June 14–15 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- SOFTBALL SLOWPITCH➧Fields at the Hills, 2090

W Royal Hunte Dr, Cedar City, UT.

June 20–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- BAKETBALLADULT➧ SUU Centrum Arena & other Gymnasiums located in Cedar City, UT. ➧

June 14 UTAH SUMMER GAMES 10K RUN➧Cedar Canyon, Main Street Park (

June 20–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMESSWIMMING➧SUU Natatorium, 560

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UTAH SUMMER GAMESTRAPSHOOTING Cedar City Trap Club, Kitty Hawk Way 1150 W 1200 N, Cedar City, UT.

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June 21–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- ULTIMATE FRISBEE➧Canyon View High School 166

W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT.

June 7–12 UTAH SUMMER GAMESBOWLING➧Cedar Bowling Center, 421

E Hwy 91, Cedar City, UT.

June 8 UTAH SUMMER GAMESKARATE➧Canyon View High School Main

Gym, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT.

June 8–9 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- MOTO TRIALS➧Three Peaks Recreation Area

West end of Midvalley Road, Enoch, UT.

June 9

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- EQUESTRIAN (ALL BREED AMATEUR SHOW) Cross Hollows Events Center, 11 N Cross Hollow Drive, Cedar City, UT.

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June 12–15 UTAH SUMMER GAMESRACQUETBALL➧Sorenson PE Building

SUU, 560 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT.

June 12–15 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- SHOOTINGPISTOL➧Iron County Shooting Range June 12–15 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- SOCCERYOUTH➧29 Soccer Fields in Cedar City,

Parowan, and Enoch, UT.

June 13

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School, Bicentennial Softball Complex, Cedar City, UT.

200 N Main), Cedar City, UT.

West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT.

June 14–15

June 20–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMESTENNIS➧SUU Tennis Courts, 925 W

UTAH SUMMER GAMESGYMNASTICS (GIRLS) SUU Centrum Arena, 109 S 800 W, Cedar City, UT.

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June 14–15

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- VOLLEYBALL - INDOOR ADULT Cedar High School, 703 W 600 S, Cedar City, UT.

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June 15

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USG 5K RUN/WALK Cedar Canyon Riverwalk/Main Street Park.

June 15 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- BASS FISHING➧Sand Hollow, 4405 W 3600

S (Hurricane area).

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- BASKETBALL - YOUTH - 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRAD SUU Centrum Arena and other Gyms in Cedar City, UT.

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June 18 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- BASKETBALL SKILLS➧Cedar High School, 703 W 600

S, Cedar City, UT.

June 20–22

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UTAH SUMMER GAMES-CYCLING Righthand Canyon, Lund Hwy, Desert Mound, UT.

June 20–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMESBASEBALL➧Cedar Baseball Complex,

WATERSPORTS

MAy 6

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ICEBREAKER REGATTA Shake down sail & boat tune up with the Utah Sailing Association! Brett Bingham 801-8152521, www.utahsailing.com

MAy 18

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200 S, Cedar City, UT.

BEAR RIVER FEST Bear River State Park, Evanston, WY. Kayak, Stand-up Paddle Board & Canoe Races. www.bearrivergreenway.org

June 21–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- SOCCER 3X3➧Bicentennial Soccer Fields, 827 N

MAy 24–27 MEMORIAL WEEKEND, SEASON OF SUN KICKOFF➧Bear Lake, UT. Join the

Iron Mission Pkwy, Cedar City, UT.

June 21–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- TABLE TENNIS➧Cedar Middle School Gym,

2215 W. Royal Hunt Dr., Cedar City, UT.

June 21–22 UTAH SUMMER GAMESWEIGHTLIFTING➧Cedar Middle School

Commons Area, 2215 W. Royal Hunt Dr., Cedar City, UT.

June 17–19

June 28–30 ➧

UTAH SUMMER GAMESARCHERY SUU Centrum Field, 49 S 800 W, Cedar City, UT.

Utah Sailing Association at Rendezvous Beach. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

June 1 UTAH SUMMER GAMES KEELBOAT REGATTA➧Utah Lake Festival. Brett

Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com/summergames

June 15

UTAH SUMMER GAMES- EQUESTRIAN (REINING AND WORKING COW HORSE Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 North Cross Hollows Drive, Cedar City, UT.

PCSUP CUP-STANDUP PADDLEBOARD RACE SERIES #1 Park City, UT. Jordenelle Reservoir Hailstone Entrance. Racer check-in: 6:30-8:00 a.m. Races begin at 8:15 a.m., with the following order: Surf Board Shape, Kids Race, Open Race, Elite Race, Coed Tandam Race*. www.pcsupcup.com

June 22 UTAH SUMMER GAMES- TAE KWON DO➧Canyon View High School Main

July 6–7 INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND M.O.A.B.➧Rendezvous Beach at

June 22 ➧

Gym, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT.

June 28–29 UTAH SUMMER GAMESWRESTLING➧Canyon View High School, 166 W 1925 N, Cedar City, UT. ➧

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Bear Lake, UT. Join the Utah Sailing Association for the “Gumball Rally” regatta & dinner party. Sailing and racing clinics will be held July 6 and 7. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

Cedar High School, Canyon View High

dates, time and locations are subject to change

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SHRINER’S BENEFIT REGATTA Regatta & Blues Music Festival. Catamaran, Dinghy, Stand UP Paddleboard. All proceeds benefit the Shriner’s Hospital. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

August 8–9

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RED FLEET STATE PARK FREE PADDLE FEST Red Fleet State Park, Vernal, UT. 435-789-4432

August 10–11

LITTLE AMERICA’S CUP REGATTA Fremont Lake, WY. Sail with the Fremont Lake Yacht Club & the Utah Sailing Association. Registration at the Lakeside Lodge. Three races Saturday, followed by Dinner party, 2 races Sunday, followed by awards. Jason Essington 307-367-4819 or Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

August 24

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PCSUP CUP-STANDUP PADDLEBOARD RACE SERIES #2 Park City, UT. Standup Paddleboarding Race 2. Jordenelle Reservoir Hailstone Entrance, Racer check-in: 6:30-8:00 a.m. Races begin at 8:15 a.m., with the following order: Surf Board Shape, Kids Race, Open Race, Elite Race, Coed Tandem Race*. www.pcsupcup.com

August 30–septeMber 2

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND & LABEAU LE MANS GRAND PRIX 20 Rendezvous Beach at Bear Lake, UT. Sail with the Utah Sailing Association August 31st. Skippers meeting and registration 10:00am at the Willow #3 Pavilion. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

septeMber 14

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PADDLE/PEDAL/PADDLE CHALLENGE Park City, UT. Standup paddle boarding for Leg 1 (5 Miles), Mountain Biking for Leg 2 (10 Miles), and jumping back on the SUP for Leg 3 (5 Miles). Do it solo or form a team of 2 or 3 and divvy up the legs. www.pcsupcup.com

septeMber 28 OKTOBERFEST➧Pine View Reservoir, Ogden, UT. Utah Sailing Association Autumn sail

and beach party. Brett Bingham 801-815-2521, www.utahsailing.com

Social Media Giveaway! Connect with Outdoor Sports Guide on social media and you could win race entries, dining gift cards, and new racing gear!

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