Salt Lake City, Utah (United States of America) - "Salt Lake City Marathon". Voted the “Best Running Event” and "Best Half Marathon" in Utah, the University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon presented by Bank of America is running its 23rd annual event on April 25, 2026! Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this gorgeous race takes you past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through some of the most iconic parts of the city, before it culminates at the finish line in the heart of downtown. Then, it’s time to reflect on what you just accomplished and enjoy the after party with friends and family. There is something for everyone—full and half marathons, 10K, 5K, and a 1K kids event. Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. And being “a beautiful challenge” is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to see—and run—for yourself! www.saltlakecitymarathon.com

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States of America) - "Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon". The 5K, Senior Marathon and Kids Marathon will be run Saturday, April 25. The Marathon, Half Marathon, and Quarter Marathon will be run Sunday, April 26. The Health & Fitness Expo will be held in the Oklahoma City Convention Center on April 24-25. www.okcmarathon.com

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Owls Roost Rumble". Ready for a spring trail race? Join us on Saturday, April 25 for one of the best trail courses in North Carolina! The half marathon will take you one complete loop around Lake Brandt while enjoying wonderful scenery along the way. We also have a four mile option for those looking for a shorter trail option! Owls Roost Rumble is the third race (of four) in the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. Medals from four local events connect to form a Mega Medal https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/OwlsRoostRumble?aflt_token=7LipmEOzbECERDzMZ3v2Xv14ohnqORDf

Oviedo, Florida (United States of America) - "The 5k Chicken Run". A clucking good time to kickstart your fitness goals and ring in the New Year with a dash of fun and motivation! Dust off your running shoes, put on your chicken-themed best, and join us in a clucktastic experience at Oviedo Mall’s Chicken Run. All levels of walking and running are encouraged to participate, and proceeds support Victory Track Club and various local youth sports programs. The event will take place at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765, on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Packet pick-up will only be available on race day at the race site, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. All participants are chip timed, and every participant will receive a finisher medal. Awards will be given to the top 3 males and top 3 females overall, as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group: 14 & under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, and 85+. Parking will be available at Oviedo Mall, and dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oviedo/The5kChickenRun?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Grover, Missouri (United States of America) - "The Spring Sprung 5k-10k and Half Marathon". Starting at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Wildwood, run, walk, or jog starting from Racers Village at the Farmers Market down the paved pedestrian pathway through beautiful Wildwood Park and return across the famous Wildwood bridges for a perfect 5k. Or take the turnaround in Racers Village for the 10k and 13.1. The Half Marathon course also does 2 laps but uses a different route (turnaround splits are timed for both the Half and 10k). Custom medals to the top 3 in age groups (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and overall male and female winners for all events, 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon with podiums and photos. For registering, you not only get an awesome run on beautiful Wildwood trails, you get a Spring Sprung event T-shirt, Rockinator Racing neck buff, race snacks, colas, drinks, professional chip timing, aid stations at mile 2 and 4 (also mile 6 for the Half), fully marked course, music rocking at Racer Village, podium awards ceremony, free action pics and finish line video. Whew! A great way to kick off a Saturday morning in the full bloom of spring! Please consider donating a few bucks to the Rockwoods School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support. Packet pick-up is race morning starting at 6:45 am until 7:45. Please try to pick up your packet at Wildwood Pub to avoid lines! National Anthem goes off at 7:56. You run off at 8:00. It’s gonna be a great day! Get signed up, tell your friends to join you, and let’s gooo! www.runsignup.com/Race/MO/Grover/TheSPRINGSPRUNG5k10kAndHalfMarathon?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt