2025 Alpine Days 5K Race Recap - Alpine, UT

Start line before the Alpine Days 5K

Official Time: 26:13
Placement: 9th in the 55 - 64 age division, 239 out of 531
Results: Here
Race Website: Here
Weather: mid 50's no wind
Course Map / Garmin Route: Here
Previous Years: [2024] [2023]

Mile	Time	Comments
1	8:46	Congested start and slightly uphill first mile
2	8:29	Better. Rebounded after the climb
3	8:37	About mile 2.5 I was grinding away.  Still not a bad closing mile
3.05	0:20	Flying at the end
	Total Miles: 3.05 - 26:14

Going to have to try this one sometime

Introduction

Yet another race in the "Days" races I have all year long.  The Alpine Days one is a very competitive one and helps celebrates the city summer festival.

The local high school comes out for this one -- and they are some of the nation's best.  In addition, their parents (who are often times alumni) show up.  Suffice to say this race has a lot of talent -- even at the adult level.  To make things even more challenging -- the age groups after pretty wide, so you have to show up at your best level to have a shot of winning something.

The Race

I showed up at the race just after 6:15 AM for the 7: AM start.  I had had someone get my bib the day before so a quick walk and a few pins later I was doing my warm-up.  I actually felt half way decent.  Normally, after a week of running, I come in on tired legs, but today -- I have to admit, I felt good.

I did about a mile and a bunch of drills and I made it to the starting line with 5 minutes to spare.  I sort of felt like I needed another fifteen minutes though.

The weather was unusually cool and the air definitely felt very fall-like.  I lined up about 20% of the way back and the race started promptly at 7 AM.

The race is held at Burgess Park and you start about .12 miles from the park's entrance.  After crossing under the arches, you run down the park's service drive and quickly hang a left.  It was crowded but the runners (all 500+ of us) spread out a bit by the time we hit the streets.

I hadn't really studied my competition -- just too many people.  Although most of the runners are high school age or younger.  I just focused on giving it my all.

The first mile is mostly uphill and is often times runner's slowest mile.  I told myself to be patient -- faster miles lay ahead.

About .33 into the race.

After a series of S-curves, we reached the summit and were running on the parade route.  People had set up their stuff but the parade would not be in session for a bit.  The uphill had ended at this point but we had a few rollers.  Early onto this street, I hit my first mile in 8:46. I felt like I was running faster and I was disappointed with it.  Part of me wanted to give up.

Quite a field at the Alpine Days 5K

I reminded myself, though, that the first mile was the hardest.  While this wasn't going to be a barn burner of a day, I could still turn in a half way decent race if I pushed the final 2 miles.

To keep myself motivated I kept looking for the next left turn.  It would signify that I was half way through the race and I had vague memories that after the turn, it was largely downhill.  

Reverse view of the climb

Finally, I hit the turn and I turned on the jets.  I still had something left and I wound up picking up my pace.  There was a bit of a downhill (and in the distance an uphill). Here was my shot.

There was a bit of crowd support and I used it to motivate me to run a bit harder.  I hit mile 2 in 8:29.  Better!

One more mile to go.

I still had a lot left and I was pushing the pace as hard as I could.  At this point, I was running with a couple of women and father / daughter combos.  I think there  may have been one guy who was maybe in my age group.  None the less, I was giving it my all.

There was a nice downhill to kick off the final mile but it didn't last long.  Also, everyone else could sense the finish line.  

With about half a mile to go, I reached the elementary school. I had run to this point prior to the race so I knew exactly where I was and how much further I needed to go.  However, now I was running on the flat parts and I was struggling.  There was a bit of an incline here but I just didn't have a lot to give.

Finally, I pushed past the school and made a right hand turn.  In the distance, I could hear the finish line sounds and I knew I was almost done.  The finish line always come quicker than it seems on this one and I kept telling myself: just one more quarter mile.

Heading into the finish

The entrance to the park appeared. I had measured from the 3 mile marker to the finish and it was about .1 of a mile. The course, at least according to my Garmin, always comes in a smidge short.  This year would be about the same (3.05).  Mile 3 rang up at 8:37.  Decent, I guess.

I flew by a couple of people and a guy half my age sprinted with me at the finish (and definitely beat me).  

I crossed under the finish line in 26:14.

Smiles at the finish

Conclusion

So I was pretty happy with my time -- all things considered. It is still about a minute slower than last year (this year hasn't gone to plan at all).  But this week's time is about a minute faster than the previous 2 or 3 5K races I've done.

The race is a scenic one and I actually enjoy running with the new generation of runners.  They bring a lot of dedication to the sport -- and joy.

Post race refreshments were bagels, chocolate milk, water, a peach and a cookie.  All things considered, not a bad spread for a budget-friendly 5K (I paid about $25).

There are no finishers medals on this one, but if you are fortunate to earn an age group award; I am told the medals were epic.  The t-shirt is a cotton one and fairly basic.  It has a nice design on the back though.  It'll be relegated to weekend wear.  

This race will appeal to the true 5K runner who enjoys a competitive, no frills race on a challenging course.  You'll be inspired by the new generation of runners and the Alpine area is really pretty. Definitely one to put on your list.

Upcoming Races

08/16: 2025 PC2PG 10K - Lindon, UT (Confirmed)

08/23: 2025 Path to Opioid Prevention Half Marathon - Riverdale, UT (Confirmed)

08/30: 2025 Swiss Days 10K -- Midway, UT (Confirmed)

02/22: 2026 Las Vegas Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

03/26: 2026 Mount Charleston Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

2025 Runtastic Heber 5K Race Recap - Heber, UT

Official Time: 27:32
Placement: 1st in age group, 37th overall
Results: Here
Race Website: Here
Weather:  low 50's, no wind
Garmin Dump: Here
Previous Years:  First Year for Me

Mile	Time	Comments
1	9:26	Grind uphill.  Nothing huge, but it was a solid climb
2	9:05	Turned on the jets at 1.55.  Rebounded quite a bit.
3	8:19	Wish the whole race was like this. Strong final mile
3.10	0:41	Not much left but 6:45 pace. I'll take it.
	Total Miles: 3.10 - 27:32

Introduction

Well, this race sort of popped up on my schedule.  I wasn't planning on doing this race at all and I was offered a bib transfer from a friend who needed to pass it on.  It was a little longer drive than I'd normally want to take for a 5K, but it was a new race and I figured why not.

The race organizer, Runtastic Events, puts on a great show and you can count on them to have a high quality race.

The race is held on the other side of the Wasatch Range.  I normally don't cross over the mountains except for a handful of races.  It is a beautiful area that is growing up fast.  It used to be farm country when I moved here in 2012, but now, it is burgeoning section of the state, with lots of new development.  It still remains a beautiful area.

Almost start time!

The Race

I got up at 3:45 AM and was out the door by 4:30 AM to pick up another runner.  By 5:45 or so I was at the race site.  It was dark drive to the race as I had to traverse I-80 / Parley's Canyon.  It isn't lit, uphill, and involves a lot of S-curves to the summit.

I had a friend get my bib for the race, and she had stashed it near the entrance of a school.  The Runtastic website suggests that they have a $15 fee for day-of pickup.  Parking was a bit congested but overall, an easy experience to get settled in.

The 5K race only had a few hundred runners, so the 10 or so porta potties were enough.  I wound up doing about a half mile warm-up.  I noticed almost immediately the cooler air and the thinner air.  I was running at close to 5700 feet.  In Salt Lake, the average altitude is about 4300.

I ate about half a watermelon Gu to get fueled up.  We assembled about .10 of a mile from the finish line and took off at 6:30 AM.

The race is mostly a residential run.  The first quarter mile or so is through the entrance to the park / school system.  It is fairly flat.  However, upon exiting it, one must begin about a mile ascent to the top.  This is on a road that is closed to traffic and would appear to be a fairly main artery to Heber's outskirts traffic.  It was lined with ranch-style houses and at the loop, there was a lot of new construction.

I had studied the course prior to my arrival so I knew what I was in for.  I had surveyed my competition and there were many Runtastic regulars there.  I wasn't sure who I was competing against, but I was just giving the race a good go.

I was working hard in the first mile, and I felt like my breathing was in control.  I didn't glance at my watch at all but was just working off of feel.  I had settled into a groove and some of the slower starters had passed me.  I was working with a hodge podge group.

First turn onto the main road

Mile 1 rang up at nearly exactly at the spot of the first mile marker.  I will say this, the mile markers on this race were spot on -- every single time.

It showed 9:30.  I wasn't running that slow, was I?  I was running in thin air, my legs were still kind of dead not entirely fresh but 9:30?  

The start of mile 2 was still a climb.  I kept looking into the rising sun to see how much further I had to run before we made a right hand turn where we'd do a loop around a block. The turn occurred at about mile 1.25 and another quarter mile, and another turn, I was greeted with a downhill.  Finally!

Runners heading into the finish

Instantly, I went into race mode.  While this was not going to be any sort of PR day for me, I could at least salvage this race with a nice negative split.  I was actually feeling pretty good and I went into attack mode.  Let's see how many people I could pick off.

I probably passed about half a dozen people and I let gravity do some of the work.  I was running what I would argue was a solid 5K pace finally.

Mile 2 wasn't a huge improvement over 1 but half of mile 1 to 2 had been uphill.  

At this point, the entire race, to me was, how fast could I run the final mile?

I dug deep and pushed.  I had a few people who had the same idea around me and we worked together.  

Mentally, I was bothered -- it felt like the course was going to come up long.  And I was trying to decide how much extra energy I would need to hold back to sprint the last extra distance.  The mile markers (which were now matching the half marathon) were still spot on.  but I just didn't trust the situation.

Finally, another right hand turn and back into the entrance road to the finish line.  I had measured this point on the way out and it was about .4 of a mile.  With the starting line behind the finish line the course was indeed going to measure up.

I was working with another woman and I wasn't really sure if anyone was behind me.  That last quarter mile or so, seemed to take an eternity. Again, the mile 3 marker rang up perfectly on my watch.

I made a gallant effort to finish strong and heard my name shouted as a I sped under the Runtastic Finish arches.  Pretty funny: Here comes Edward Gaul -- pretty good finish for a 25 year-old.  I had a good laugh about that (I am 55).

Smiles at the finish

Conclusion

So, part of me was disappointed with my time. But I had to take this one with a grain of salt.  

• I was running at higher elevation
• The course was uphill (at least half of it) and I was unfamiliar with the course
• I have been pushing the "race boundaries" for a while.

On the plus side, I raced strategically and I (easily) negative splitted.  I didn't give up, even though at times I wanted to and I did win my age group.  My overall time, isn't anything to write home about, but it was another race experience.

The course wasn't anything to write home about -- but it was honest, perfectly marked and the distance as spot on.  It was challenging though and I would argue it isn't a fast one.

Podium!

Post race refreshments included bananas, oranges, sports drink, and chocolate milk.  There were some 3rd party vendors there as well giving out product samples.  Awards were given out very quickly (I almost missed them).

The race is on the smaller side (the half marathon is the main feature).  Due to the lighter field, I wound up winning my age group (always a plus).  The medals were nice and the t-shirt is a solid design, but I am not a fan of the polyester / cotton blend.  

Overall, I came home with a positive vibe from the race.  I won something. I ran according to my race plan, and it was a pretty drive (coming and going).  It was also something new.  I'd love to come back and do the half marathon on this one.

Upcoming Races

08/09: 2025 Alpine Days 5K - Alpine, UT (Confirmed)

08/16: 2025 PC2PG 10K - Lindon, UT (Confirmed)

08/23: 2025 Path to Opioid Prevention Half Marathon - Riverdale, UT (Confirmed)

02/22: 2026 Las Vegas Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

03/26: 2026 Mount Charleston Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

2025 Handcart Days Races 5KM Race Recap - Bountiful, UT

Official Time: 27:10
Placement: 2nd in age group (55-59), 42nd overall
Results: Here
Race Website: Here
Weather:  upper 70's slight breeze from the south
Garmin Dump: Here
Previous Years:  [2024] [2022] [2020] [2019] [2018] [2017] [2015] [2012]

Mile	Time	Comments
1	8:18	Solid start.  In control and slightly downhill.
2	9:02	I expected better. I felt like I was running 8:30 - 8:45
3	9:23	Uphill mile.  Once I reached the summit though, my pace quickened
3.07	0:29	Push it to the finish
	Total Miles: 3.07 - 27:11

Introduction

So in hindsight, signing up for the Handcart Days 5K race in Bountiful Utah was probably not a smart idea.  I had just run the Deseret News 10KM a few days before.  I've been battling a lot of over-racing, over-running and over training.

But the Handcart Days race is one of my summer traditions and for a budget price of about $30, it is worth the expenditure.  If you are new to the blog, then this course I do about 3 times a year. Once for this race, once for Valentine's Day and once for Thanksgiving.  In the past dozen years or so that I've lived in Utah, I usually do this course at least twice.

The race is held at the Bountiful Recreation center (otherwise known as the South Davis Recreation Center).  There is a gym to pick up your bib and flush toilets and a place to wash your hands.  Just a nice place to hold a race.

The Race

The race offers a half marathon and a 5K.  At one point, I used to run the half marathon, but as time has taken its toll on me, I've had to resort to attending the 5K.  The half marathon starts at 5:30 AM and the 5K, 6:30 AM.  I arrived at the race just a hair past 5:30 and was able to grab my bib in the gymnasium in short order.

Packet Pickup

I did a very short warm-up since it was already stiflingly warm.  I kept it very easy and did a few dynamic movements.  I was definitely feeling the effects of the 10K race that I did two days ago.  

I told myself that I was racing, but not racing.  I knew today wasn't going to exceed any expectations.  However, I was going to push myself as hard as my body would take it.

At 6:30 AM, we started.  

To save time, the course is basically a neighborhood run along two of Bountiful's larger streets.  With the early start, traffic wasn't that big of a deal and while the roads were open, there isn't much of a threat to one's safety.

Downhill on the first mile

The first mile of the course is a slight downhill and is always the fastest one.  After a mile and a quarter, one turns east and the long hill begins.  Your pace slows and the race really doesn't get any faster until nearly the start of mile 3.  The last quarter mile gives you a chance to rebound, but the race is largely already decided your fate at that point.

The climb at about mile 1.25

I went out fairly conservatively on mile 1.  Strong but not all out.  I felt like I was holding back a bit and I enjoyed the downhill as I benefited from the gentle downhill.  I don't think I looked at my watch once and I was pretty happy to run an 8:19 for the first mile.

I had been scoping out of my competition and I hadn't seen anyone that appeared to be in my age group.  However, I had been passed by a large number of people.  The race is popular with family and children but I was worried as during my warm-up I had spotted some speedy looking people who appeared to be my age.

Runners at about mile 3

Rounding the fabled corner that starts the climb back to the starting area.  I felt like my pace dropped. But I didn't want to get overly anxious about it -- once again never checking in with my watch.

I knew where the mile markers were at given previous history so I knew how much further I had to run at any given point.

I sped by the race's only aid station and was greeted with the long, slow grind.  It is a gentle grade that gradually gets harder.  I had people working with me and it was nice to have some competition, even if they weren't in my age group or gender, to work off of.  It made me not give up.

Mile 2 -- I knew would be slow, but not 9:02 slow.  And I was working too hard for that pace.

As always, I told myself the journey to mile 3 would be faster.  However, mile 2 to 3 is never faster. The hill just gets steeper.  And it is relentless. Again, I felt like I was running fast and I was working hard, but the summit just takes forever to reach.

Once I reached the summit, with about a quarter mile to go, I was able to switch gears, putting in a final sprint to the finish.  My watch did alert me to the fact that I had just run a 9:23 final mile, which was depressing.

Conclusion

What can I say? I came into a tough course, on tired legs, on a warm day -- I expected kind of a slow time and that's what I got.  I had a right to be a little miffed about it, but at the same time, there was no way I was going to turn in a massive, time shattering run.

I managed to check the results in short order and discovered I had come in 2nd place.

Medal + shirt + finisher's award

I wasn't too distraught about my time. Embarrassed a bit, perhaps.  But I was able to grab my phone and get photos and cheer on incoming runners.

Donuts -- they had more!

Post race refreshments this year included high end donuts, bananas, sports drink / water, oranges, packaged snacks, and yogurt / granola mixes.  It was actually a nice spread given the budget of the race.

The shirt was nice and one I'll definitely wear again.  The medal was cool and I think they've given out the cow bells before for an age group award.

Overall, from an entertainment standpoint, I had a great time and the race is a good value.  They've also greatly improved on the time it takes to hand out the awards.  So all in all, a great morning out in Bountiful.

Hopefully the next few races, with some recovery, will see an uptick of race times.  I've been working too hard of late not to get any benefit out of all the training I've been doing.

Upcoming Races

08/02: 2025 Runtastic Heber 5K - Heber, UT (Confirmed)

08/09: 2025 Alpine Days 5K - Alpine, UT (Confirmed)

08/16: 2025 PC2PG 10K - Lindon, UT (Confirmed)

08/23: 2025 Path to Opioid Prevention Half Marathon - Riverdale, UT (Confirmed)

02/22: 2026 Las Vegas Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

03/26: 2026 Mount Charleston Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

2025 Deseret News 10K Race Recap - Salt Lake City, UT

Okay I didn't run 26.2, but it was a photo opportunity

Official Time: 54:43

Placement: 10th in the 55 to 59, 417 out of 1050
Results: Here
Race Website: Here
Weather: Low 70's breeze from the south
Garmin Route: Here
Previous Years: [2023]

Mile	Time	Comments
1	8:21	Good start.  Feeling comfortable and enjoying the race
2	8:18	Building up some steam
3	8:49	Declines stopped here but it was a grind upwards.
4	8:43	Mostly flat in here. Felt like I was running faster
5	8:49	At least I am consistent.
6	9:39	Grind to the finish. Just wanted to be done.
6.22	1:59	Not much left to go on.  Pushed it hard to the finish
	Total Miles: 6.22- 54:42

Packet Pickup

Introduction

I was on the fence about doing the Deseret News race this year. My summer schedule has been packed with races in places and this was a bubble race.  It is a well attended race and it would require a day off from work, so it wasn't initially high on my list.

I decided to pull the trigger and actually do the race a few weeks ago.  A friend of a friend had a big to sell and was desperate to transfer it.  I decided to help them out and purchase it from them.  It wasn't cheap, but it got me into the distance I wanted to run: the 10KM.

Having run the half marathon in 2023, I knew the race was kind of downhill, it'd be warm and it'd be an early morning.  Also, I knew all my friends would be there and there'd be a good dose of local elite talent there.  This race brings out the big guns in Utah.

Lining up before the start

The Race

The race requires that one get their bib on Friday at Liberty Park, which also serves as the race's finish line.  I made the journey there on my lunch hour and pickup was a snap.  I did some shoe shopping and scored an "on sale" price on some Saucony Endorphin Speed 4s.  

I slept fitfully the night before the race. I am not sure why. I was in my own house, had an alarm set and it was just a 10K.  It seemed like a lot of other people had the same experience.  Just pre-race nerves.

With a race start at 6:05 AM, I made the arrived at the race sight about an hour early.  It was dark but parking was easy to find.  Pro-tip: In hindsight, I'd have parked to the west of the university in the suburbs and hoofed it to the start line. It would've made the race a LOT easier to leave.

I did a short warm-up (it was already pretty warm). I was sort of sore / fatigued from Sunday's long run.  While I had taken Monday - Wednesday as mostly low volume / low intensity, I still had some residual soreness.

The race start is located near the Fort Douglas cemetery on the grounds of the University of Utah.  They had plenty of porta-potties that were widely open but 30 minutes before the start, there were long lines forming.  

After the National Anthem, we started on the dot at 6:05.  I settled in about 100 runners from the start and got into a decent pace.  It was crowded but we had a wide avenue to navigate.  Within about a quarter mile, I was able to maintain my own pace.

I had scoped out some of my competition before the race, but with over 1000 runners, and previous race results to review, I knew there wasn't much of a chance to place.  Still, I wanted to race / run hard and if I finished in the top 10 in my age group, I'd be reasonably happy.

The first mile went quick.  I was shocked at how effortless it felt and it was a decent time.  Granted, I had just ran a bit downhill, but I was off to a decent race and feeling comfortable.  I knew the latter half of the race would be challenging, but the 8:21 was a confidence building start.

We started to run down Foothill Blvd and the gentle downhill was nice.  I had settled into a good pace.  Everyone had mostly sorted themselves out, I had plenty of room to run and I could comfortably push the pace a little.  We had an entire lane of the boulevard and while there was some traffic, it wasn't much of a safety concern given how early it was.

Mile 2 tickled me pink:  8:18.

Eventually the massive drops ended and I remembered from 2023 that this was about the point that I started to suffer in the half marathon.  Fortunately, I was only running the 10K and I was still early into the race.  

We had to make a right and I was greeted with the first real uphill of the race.  I remember running into it 2 years ago and the refresher view didn't lift my spirits.  It isn't a back breaking hill, but it is a long, slow one.  My Garmin doesn't seem to indicate much of a climb, but trust me there is.

My pace ground to a halt.  While I was still moving okay, I was now running at half marathon pace.  Fortunately, upon reaching the top, I was able hit a downhill stretch.  Overall the mile wasn't the worst, but it had taken a lot of me. I'd say right now, that 8:49 is about an average 10KM mile.

The closer we got to the finish, the more crowd support we received.  We also ran through the start line of the 5 KM race, where runners were beginning to assemble.

Runners coming into the finish line

The heat was slowly started to get to me.  It was warm and a little humid.  My mouth was dry and I was feeling a bit swimmy at times. Despite the hill, I was still on for a decent time.  I was hoping the distance between the 4th mile and 5th mile, would be a rebound mile.  I felt like I was running fast, but I also knew I was working very hard. And, mentally, I knew the toughest mile was ahead of me.

Mile 5 rang up at 8:49. I could live with that, but it wasn't what I was hoping for.

Finally, the parade route.  This is where races are made or broken and in my case, just like the half marathon two years ago, my pace came to a crawl.  I was working hard and trying to get some motivation off of the crowds, but my legs were heavy, I was sweating profusely and my mouth was so dry.  It was nice to get help from the crowd, but I felt embarrassingly slow.  

I kept looking for the final left turn -- constantly calculating how much more I had to run.

Finally, it arrived and while I was hoping I had a short jog to the finish, the finish line wasn't in sight either. It was yet another slow grind uphill.  There was still plenty of people to cheer for you but I might as well have been running in mud.

My form was crap

The blue arches finally came into view.  So close!  Yet looking at my watch I still had half a mile to go. And it felt like an eternity. 

I was counting down the .1 of a miles and I just wanted to be done.  Once I hit mile 6, I gave it whatever I had left.  The course's markers were pretty much matching up with my watch the entire race.  

As I sped through the finish line, the finish line announcer shouted that I had the coolest shorts she had seen (I get a lot of comments on them).  I had a laugh about that despite my suffering.

Putting on a brave face as I finished.

Conclusion

So my time was about what I expected.  For being sort of sore and of late running 26:30 for a 5K, finishing in under 55 minutes is decent.  Still, it is another race where I fell short of my year's goals.  

I wound up seeing some people at the finish line that I knew and made small talk while I recovered.  One of the attractions of the race is also getting a chance to mingle with the elite and YouTubers.  I got to meet a bunch of my favorites.

Mingling with the elites

Post race refreshments were bananas, chocolate milk, cookies, and water.  There were plenty of vendors in attendance though giving away free stuff.  With thousands of runners at the race, there was no shortage of photo opportunities and things to check out.  Also just about every runner I know in my social circle was there participating in one of the races: 5KM, 10KM, half marathon and full marathon.

The medal was nice -- larger than the usual offerings.  I sort of wondered though if all runners got the same medal, which would've been disappointing if I had been running the full.  The shirt was nice, but not the material I normally wear.  The swag bag was filled with useful coupons and product samples.  Definitely props to that.

Medal + shirt

Despite my lackluster performance, I did come home excited. I got to meet a lot of my runner idols and overall, I had fun.  It sure beat work.

The race was run by pros: it was accurate, mile markers were spot on, and while it was expensive (I paid about $60), I got a really nice experience.

Post race festivities at the park

My only gripe was getting from the finish line back to my car.  There were ample busses, but getting to my car, which was only about 5 miles away, took an eternity.  And getting out of the university area was a mess due to many runners on the road.  I shouldn't complain, because only an hour ago, I was one of those runners causing traffic congestion.  I suspect had I lingered at the race for another hour, the situation might've gotten better.

Upcoming Races

07/26: 2025 Handcart Days Races 5K - Bountiful, UT (Confirmed)

08/02: 2025 Runtastic Heber 5K - Heber, UT (Confirmed)

08/09: 2025 Alpine Days 5K - Alpine, UT (Confirmed)

08/16: 2025 PC2PG 10K - Lindon, UT (Confirmed)

08/23: 2025 Path to Opioid Prevention Half Marathon - Riverdale, UT (Confirmed)

02/22: 2026 Las Vegas Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)

03/26: 2026 Mount Charleston Half Marathon - Las Vegas, NV (Confirmed)