Name: Howloween Half Marathon and 5K
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

Lagoon Amusement Park is your ultimate summer fun spot featuring thrilling rides and attractions, historic Pioneer Village, Lagoon A Beach Waterpark, musical entertainment, games, and a beautiful Campground. Frightmares delights in the fall with several haunted walk-throughs and entertainment. With over 50 rides and non-stop daily entertainment, our park will thrill and delight all ages. If you're looking for the ultimate group outing, come to Lagoon. Enjoy a delicious catered meal, open air pavilion or picnic area with all the excitement Lagoon has to offer. Lagoon is located just 17 miles north of downtown Salt Lake. "For Summer Fun, There's Only One!"

Lagoon Amusement Park / Pioneer Village / Lagoon A Beach Waterpark / Campground

SALT LAKE CITY ROOFTOP TOURS offers the unique and unforgettable experience of viewing Salt Lake City from atop a 200 foot tall historic building; the Walker Center. There, your passionate guide will share the story of the city utilizing the numerous landmarks and natural features that come into view. We can even see a sliver of the Great Salt Lake! We offer three different tour options to suit the tastes of locals and visitors alike.

Salt Lake City Rooftop Tours

1.0 mi/1.6 km loop — From northbound I-15 take exit 332. Follow the frontage road to the intersection of Main and Gentile Street. Turn west on Gentile street, then south on 3200 West which turns into a dirt road. The visitors center is at the end of the dirt road.The hike follows the handicapped-accessible boardwalk at a 4,000-acre nature preserve. 34 interpretive exhibits along the boardwalk and a 30-foot viewing tower help visitors understand the unique ecosystem of the preserve and its importance along the north/south migration route. Visitors are asked to stay on the boardwalk to preserve the integrity of the wetlands for nesting and migrating birds.

Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, Brant Hansen

| **Pros:** Trees, vistas, long season **Cons:** Flat trail, often busy. **Congestion:** Moderate **Preferable Season(s):** Spring, Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 7.70 mi (12.39 km) **Terrain Difficulty:** GREEN **Trailhead Elev.:** 5,151 ft (1,570 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,159 ft (353 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking **Trail type:** There-and-back/Loop |
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The Mueller Park Trail offers a great change in pace from most of the mountain bike rides in the Salt Lake City area. It’s low elevation keeps it open late season, but the thick tree cover keeps it cool during the summer. The trail is not technical or challenging, which makes it a great trail for the family. Although there is parking at the trailhead itself, it’s limited enough that you may want to park on the street at the entrance to the park. From there it’s a quick pedal until you see the trailhead on a bridge over the stream. Soon you’ll be climbing through deep pines that lead into an abundance of plant life that is rarely seen in this area. The trail drops deep into draws that are full of poplar, cottonwoods, aspens, ferns, and undergrowth. Then it winds through pines, cuts through scrub oak, and swings you out and across the grass covered ridges, only to repeat the process over and over again.

Mueller Park Trail Mountain Bike Ride to Big Rock

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.

Sports Salt Lake

Saturday, October 24th!Perfect for the Halloween Season!Spend a day in Farmington by racing in the morning, shopping at Station Park, and heading over to Lagoon for Frightmares!RACE DAY: Saturday Oct. 24 - 6:30AM - 7:45AMLOCATION: Farmington City Regional ParkEnjoy a pancake breakfast and be sure to wear a costume for the $250 cash prize for best costume!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.

Howloween Half Marathon and 5K

2026 Development Player League (DPL)

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2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

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

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

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

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