2026 Handcart Days Races
The Handcart Days Half Marathon offers a historic Utah race experience with a community-focused atmosphere.
Race Date
Jul 25, 2026
Location
Bountiful, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Location
- Bountiful, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,986
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Handcart Days Half Marathon, first run in 2010 and now in its 16th edition, is a cherished community event in Bountiful, Utah. This race is a celebration of local heritage, offering a unique experience that draws runners from across the region.
With a median field size of around 177 finishers, the Handcart Days Half Marathon maintains an intimate feel. The course is a loop, primarily on paved roads, and noted for its flat profile, making it a potentially fast day for participants. The event kicks off early, with the half marathon starting at 5:30 AM, and an even earlier 5:00 AM start available for those who prefer a more leisurely pace.
Runners can expect a welcoming atmosphere and traditional post-race breakfast items like oranges, bananas, and muffins. While the field size has seen a slight decline, a dedicated ~24% of participants return year after year, highlighting the race's enduring appeal as a yearly tradition for many.
Race-provided description
Join the South Davis Recreation Center for our annual Handcart Days Half Marathon, Frontier 5k & Pioneer Pete1k! This event is a hoot and a holler! Pick an event (half marathon, 5k or 1k), and run with our Race Pacers in the Half and our Pioneer Pete in the 1K. Race details will be send out via email, the week of the race. We offer some breakfast items to go along with our traditional oranges, bananas, and muffins. Make this a yearly tradition for you and yours! Event details and schedulePacket Pick-up: * Please only those participating in the race, come and pick up your packets OR have participating friends and/or family, pick up. Friday, July 24th @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m Half Marathon participants are required to pick up their packets, the day before. Saturday, July 25th @ 5:00am - 6:00 am. Race Start Times: •HandCart Half Marathon 5:30 am *with Race Pacers Early start @5 am. Designed for the slower runner (14 min/mile +) Not eligible for awards. •Frontier 5K 6:30 am •Pioneer Pete 1K 7:30 am http://www.southdavisraces.com/
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
Standout6316 years running
~177 finishers a year
shrinking
24% returning runners
5 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:22:22
typical high 93°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
72°
Afternoon (High)
93°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
27%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,986 finishers actually crossed the line across 16 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,986
Median time
2:14:50
Latest turnout
161
States
13
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Handcart Days Races?
The 2026 Handcart Days Races is held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM.
Where does the 2026 Handcart Days Races take place?
It takes place in Bountiful, Utah.
What distances does the 2026 Handcart Days Races offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Handcart Days Races course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Handcart Days Races is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2026 Handcart Days Races?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,986 runners who have completed the 2026 Handcart Days Races.
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