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Jordan River Blitz Backyard
Jordan River Blitz Backyard is a 12hr Blitz, 8hr Blitz and 4hr Blitz event held in South Jordan, Utah. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 180 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- South Jordan, UT
- Field size
- ~180 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Distances
- 12hr Blitz, 8hr Blitz, 4hr Blitz
- Field size
- About 180 runners
- Course
- 12hr: ~540 ft cumulative gain; 8hr: ~360 ft; 4hr: ~180 ft (paved, flat loop; third-party estimate)
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- happytrailsrace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from happytrailsrace.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — 12hr Blitz
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 8hr Blitz
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 4hr Blitz
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 44°F at the start, 61% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Jordan River Blitz Backyard
Jordan River Blitz Backyard is a timed backyard-ultra event on the paved Jordan River Trail in South Jordan, Utah, where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour for 4, 8, or 12 total hours, with every lap individually timed.
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Jordan River Blitz Backyard: common questions
- When is the Jordan River Blitz Backyard?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Jordan River Blitz Backyard held?
- In South Jordan, Utah.
- What distances does the Jordan River Blitz Backyard offer?
- 12hr Blitz, 8hr Blitz and 4hr Blitz.
- How many people run the Jordan River Blitz Backyard?
- About 180 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Jordan River Blitz Backyard?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jordan River Blitz Backyard?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from happytrailsrace.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Jordan River Blitz Backyard start?
- 7:00 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Jordan River Blitz Backyard?
- about 44°F at the start, 61% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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