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Mueller Trail Half Marathon

Mueller Trail Half Marathon

Mueller Trail Half Marathon: a challenging, spectacular loop through Utah's autumn mountain scenery.

Race Date

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Bountiful, UT

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location
Bountiful, Utah
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Good ValueBeginner FriendlyHidden Gem

Atmosphere

Great MedalGreat Swag

Course

Scenic RouteWell Marked

The Experience

The Mueller Trail Half Marathon in Bountiful, Utah, isn’t your typical road race. This loop course spends its first 3.5 miles on trail before diving into single-track, winding through deep pines and blazing autumn colors. The ridge views alone justify the effort—mountain vistas that feel like a reward at every turn.

The course is described as challenging but doable for all paces, with a generous 5-hour time cap that invites runners, walkers, and run-walkers alike. The trail climbs past Rudy’s Flat and down Mueller Park Trail, offering a mix of steady grades and technical stretches. It’s a well-marked route that keeps you immersed in the forest, far from traffic.

Finish-line perks include wood-burned medals, a long-sleeve shirt you’ll actually wear, and donuts. A shuttle service to the venue and ample nearby parking make logistics easy. With no big crowds but plenty of community spirit, this is a gem for trail lovers seeking a beautiful, well-organized adventure.

Race-provided description

This is our very favorite trail in Davis County! It may be challenging at times, but is do-able for everyone. You can run it, walk it, or run/walk it! With a 5-hour time cap, we're sure all participants will crush it!  This loop course will travel up North Canyon, past Rudy's Flat, and down Mueller Park Trail. At mile 3.5 the trail turns into a single track where you wind through the deep pines and bright autumn colors of the mountain. Along the ridge you'll enjoy a view that you do not want to miss out on! If you're ready for the most beautiful adventure, this is your half marathon.  Here's all you get with your registration: Unique wood-burned medalsLong sleeve shirts that you'll actually wearDrawstring bags (& bag drop service)FREE training plans (scroll down)8+ FREE Trail meet-ups (scroll down)Chip TimingDonuts at Finish LineShuttle service to venue (not mandatory - plenty of parking nearby as well)Looped course that's very well marked & absolutely gorgeous! If you come to packet pick-up the day before: Race medal add-on: "My Race Time" If you place top 3 over-all: Walnut race medal add-on with "Overall" placement Race medal add-on with where you placed in your age groupOverall prize goodies from our sponsors and vendors!

If you place top 3 in your age-group: Race medal add-on with where you placed in your age group If you set a new course record: $500 cash!! (there's two separate course records. One for females, one for males.) Male Current Record: 1:23:40 Set by: Scott Klingonsmith (2024) Female Current Record: 1:37:06  Set by: Caroline Fischer (2025)

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Long Sleeve Race Shirt

Start Location

1800 Mueller Park Rd, Bountiful, UT, 84010

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Forest, Mountain

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather5/10

typical high 67°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

50°

Afternoon (High)

67°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

50%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Mueller Trail Half Marathon?

The Mueller Trail Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.

Where does the Mueller Trail Half Marathon take place?

It takes place in Bountiful, Utah.

What distances does the Mueller Trail Half Marathon offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Mueller Trail Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?

The Mueller Trail Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

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