Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon VIP Racer · Half Marathon Slow Racers - (If you need 4 hours to finish) & more
From the Organizer
Considered by many the fastest Half Marathon in Utah. The Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon starts at Solitude Ski Resort and runs over 3000 feet down 13.1 miles to Cottonwood Heights City. This race is not only fast but it is beautiful with views of the Spring run off in a roaring river and all the trees and plants are in full green color. This race not only has all these features but it also gives racers 4" finisher medals. Those that PR their half marathon with us get a PR (Personal Record) medal and those that lose 13lbs in the training and running of this race will also get a Drop13lbs medal (Based on Honor System). Many racers go home with up to four medals if you include Age Group winners.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K?
- Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Holladay, UT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Holladay, UT at 6556 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Holladay, UT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K
Jun 13, 2026