
From the Organizer
Provo Canyon Half Marathon is simply put a beautiful course. Run along the Provo River Trail in Provo Canyon passing Bridal Veil Falls and other historic landmarks. The thing that makes this course unique is that is heads towards Pleasant Grove along the new Murdock Canal Trail.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pleasant Grove, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,594
as of 2023
Elevation
4,684 ft
Nearest Airport
PVU
Provo Municipal Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PC2PG Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Aug 15, 2026