Name: 2026 Jolly Jog 5K
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28

Starting Friday Dec. 2, the horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides will be offered through the middle of hundreds of wild elk while they are feeding at the southern Cache Valley site. The elk are fed during the winter to try to keep them from migrating down Blacksmith Fork Canyon into private haystacks in the valley below. This winter, the length of time staff feed the elk will be shorter than it has been in the past. New this year is Haviland’s Old West Adventures, a long-time business in Cache County will offer the rides on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rides will be offered every weekend through Feb. 12 and start at 10 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. each day. IMPORTANT: Tickets for sleigh rides are sold only at the Hardware Wildlife Education Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that you cannot make reservations for sleigh rides. PRICES Ages 3 and younger: free Ages 4–8: $4 Ages 9 and up: $10 A food truck will be present during sleigh ride hours to sell snacks and beverages.

Sleigh Ride at Hardware Ranch

Tucked away in Cache County, Hyrum State Park offers many recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, and camping. Surrounded by tall, shady trees, Hyrum provides an excellent place for an afternoon picnic, or spend the whole weekend trolling on the lake catching yellow perch, rainbow trout, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

Hyrum State Park

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

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Join us for a Jolly Jog 5K to start the Christmas season. We'll provide the Santa Hats you provide the Jolly. OK, we'll provide some Jolly too!!The 5K course starts in Downtown Logan and will take you through surrounding neighborhoods. Mostly on sidewalks.Bring the Family For Pictures with SANTA! Santa will be at the Jolly Jog 5K for cheer and photos!The elves have let us in on a little secret. Santa will be doing a pre-Christmas stop at the Jolly Jog 5K this year! You may not know this because of his little round belly that shakes like a bowlful of jelly but Santa is a big fan of exercise. And is excited to see you all in just a few short weeks. Register today to make sure you get a chance to see the big guy!Registration includesFestive Santa HatFinisher OrnamentPhoto with SantaEntry In Holiday RaffleDelicious CookiesAll ages and abilities are welcome.You can walk, jog, run or race!This is a fun run, there will not be official times.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

2026 Jolly Jog 5K

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**October 9-12, 2026**

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On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

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Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

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