Drop13 Big Cottonwood Canyon Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Holladay, UT
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Start Time
6:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
6556 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, Holladay, UT, 84121
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7713 years running
~807 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 30 states
winner 1:06:04
typical high 85°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
85°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
27%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 8,344 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
8,344
Median time
1:58:20
Latest turnout
1,006
States
46
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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