Crazy Non-running Races

Look at any Utah race calendar, (www.sportsguidemag.com/
events) and you’ll see a plethora of unique, silly, and crazy runs. If
running isn’t your sport of choice, you may feel left out of this emerging race
scene. No more! Try these five races and compete by bike, canoe, or even
stand up paddleboard. Visit the Studio 5 Facebook page for registration
discounts and a chance to win free entries!

Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride

July 6 – Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse, UT
www.daviscountyut
ah.gov/go/moonlight/

· Ride a 22-mile, paved, family-friendly course around Antelope Island by
the light of a full moon.

· Dress or decorate your bike with the theme “End of the World: Mayan
Meltdown” for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights.

· Helmets and headlights required. Reflective clothing recommended.

· Refreshments served at the finish line.

Tour de Donut

July 7 – North Pointe Business Park, American Fork, UT
www.utahtourdedonut.org

· Ride a seven-mile lap on the road cycling course then stop to stuff your
face with donuts! Ride another loop, eat more donuts, and ride a final loop to
the finish!

· Each donut eaten takes three minutes off your finish time.

· All podium spots are based on adjusted times, so eating extra donuts
increases your chance of a prize-winning finish.

· Team, individual, youth, and tandem divisions are offered. Bike trailers
welcome.

· The reigning King Donut scarfed down 18 donuts last year and the Donut
Queen ate 12. Can you oust them from their thrones by polishing off more?

Save $5 on registration today only with coupon code: studio5donuts
Two free entries are up for grabs on the Studio 5 Facebook page.

Adventure Race for Africa

July 14 – Utah Lake State Park, Provo, UT
www.adventureraceforafrica.
com

· Complete three legs with your team: canoeing, biking, and a 5K run or
walk. The flat, traffic-free course is designed for all ages and abilities.

· Staying with your team throughout the race is required. (2 or 3 people
per team.)

· Small relays and humanitarian activities challenge teams throughout the
course.

· 100% of race proceeds benefit The World of Difference Foundation, a
non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of Africa’s children.

· Canoeing equipment provided, but racers must bring their own bike.

Stand Up Paddleboarding Channel Challenge

August 25-26 – Beach Pavilion, Jordanelle Reservoir, Park City, UT
www.utahpaddlesurfing.com

· Paddleboard events held in tandem with the Earthwell Festival, an annual
green living and wellness expo.

· The Channel Challenge on Saturday pairs local media members with the
public for a paddleboard relay race with activities and obstacles on the water.

· Sunday’s Parade of Pups invites dogs and their owners to compete in an
on-water dog show with races and relays.

· Free paddleboard demos, fitness classes, and workshops are offered all
weekend.

Two free entries to Jordanelle State Park, Earthwell Festival, and Channel
Challenge or Parade of Pups will be given away on the Studio 5 Facebook
page.

Wonder Woman Ride

September 15 – Memorial Park, Payson, UT
www.wonderwomanride.com

· Celebrate womanhood at this all-ladies road cycling event.

· Choose from 30-, 62-, and 100-mile distances on an easy, scenic course
through the countryside.

· Free Mother-Daughter ride the night before event.

· Wear a costume for a chance at the costume prize, or just enjoy the
superheroes on course.

· Fully supported ride with plenty of snacks, a lunch stop, and finish line
food.

· Finish line festivities with food, live music, and finisher’s jewelry.

This is just a small sampling of unique non-running events in Utah. For a full
list of upcoming races, visit Outdoor Sports Guide’s race calendar (Link to
www.sportsguidemag.com/
events) or find us on Facebook. (link to
www.facebook.com/
outdoorsportsguide)