Traverse Mountain Half Marathon
Traverse Mountain is well known along the Wasatch Front. Also referred to as point of the mountain. Traverse Mountain offers incredible views of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains as well as incredible shopping and entertainment. This race will take you through all of it.
Starting in the heart of Highland City you will be treated to spectacular views of Lone Peak, Box Elder, and Timpanogos mountains. You will then make your way across a huge pedestrian bridge meant to connect these trails with the heart of the city. Reach Shadow Ridge Park and your journey is half way complete. Turn around and make your way back with equally rewarding views of the mountains and city once more.
Traverse Mountain Half Marathon utilizes the Murdock Canal Trail and Utah Rail Trail. These trails offer an amazing experience on pavement without having to cross roads or share the right of way with vehicles. We hope you will join us in this awesome late Fall race along the Wasatch Front!
Race
November 1st 2025
Starts and finishes at Mitchell Hollow Park 6400 W 10250 N, Highland, UT 84003
Half Marathon will start 8:00 am
Early Registration - $55
Registration - $65
Late Registration - $75
Packet pickup
Friday 2 pm to 5 pm at the Sandy Salt Lake Running Store 8946 S State St, Sandy, UT 84070.
Race day pickup starts at 6:30 am located at the starting line.
We recommend all runners arrive at least 45 minutes before their races start time to ensure a stress free and smooth start. Pre-race announcement 15 minutes before the race begins.
Swag
Runners will receive a high quality race shirt and a custom locally made finishers medal.
Post Race Breakfast
Great Harvest Bread will have cinnamon rolls, seasonal bread, and pumpkin chocolate chip bread! We will also have chocolate milk, orange juice, and bananas.
Awards
Overall male and female for Half Marathon will receive a custom locally made plaque for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Salt Lake Running Company will provide 1st place with gift cards as well!
Age Division medals will also be handed out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female in these age groups: >20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Free Photos
Xotio Media will be on the course taking photos as well as the finish line. Photos will be hosted on their website providing easy access for downloads using bib recognition. We will NOT put a logo or watermark on your picture. Instead of ruining your picture with our logo we would rather rely on you telling your friends and family about our races!
Finish Line
Awards ceremony will be held when we have our winners. Revive Sport & Spine will be there to help with your aches and pains post race, Dr. Reheisse is amazing! We will also have a Photo backdrop for pictures with friends and family as well as Cornhole, our favorite game!
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have Gatorade, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and an assortment of whatever looks good at Costco that the race director wants an excuse to eat. Usually Swedish Fish or Nerd Clusters.
Navigation
Course is very easy to follow. Runners will be staying on the Murdock Canal Trail and then transition to the Utah Rail Trail. Both well established trails.
Parking
Free parking. Limited parking at the park itself. Main parking is across the street as well as street parking. Please be considerate and do not block mail boxes or driveways with street parking.
Word of mouth
Your friends and family are the best way to promote this race. Running is much more fun with a buddy!
Volunteers
These events are not possible without help! To show our appreciation all volunteers will receive a $65 credit for any future Happy Trails race. Expires after one year. In addition volunteers will have access to food at the finish line area. Click here for more info!
Late Registration
Begins October 1st and closes October 31st at 11:59 pm
We cannot guarantee all participants registering after October 1st will be able to order a shirt. We will order extra to do our best to accommodate late registration. If we do not have your size or you do not want a shirt you can use code NOSHIRT at checkout for $10 off registration.
Same Day Registration
Not available. Registration will close Friday night at 11:59 pm
Weather
Average high is 54*F and average low is 39*F
Race Director - Don Hantla
801-230-5070