Bike, run, & boat from the Wasatch Range to the Jordan River.
NOTE: We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 Range 2 River Relay. We looking forward to bring this amazing community event back next year!
Explore the condition of the Salt Lake Valley’s waterways and learn about recreation in your backyard. Win awesome prizes from Chums, Coalatree, Dr. Naylor, G2G Protein Bars, Osprey, Party Shirt International, Peak Refuel, Pit Viper, Salt Lake Running Company, and more! The Range 2 River Relay is light on competition and heavy on fun!
We have an exciting new course this year! We will be switching the legs to bike, run, and then boat with the Finish Line Celebration at the beautiful historic Fisher Mansion.
Team Heat
For those looking to build friendships and have family-friendly fun! Teams include a biker, runner, and boater. The first participant bikes the path of City Creek. This 7.6-mile leg starts at the Fisher Mansion, bikes up to the City Creek Canyon Trailhead, and ends back at the Fisher Mansion. The scenic Jordan River Trail is utilized for the second stretch of the race. This 3.2-mile leg starts at the Fisher Mansion and finishes at the 1700 South Boat Ramp. The third teammate boats the Jordan River northward. This 3.4-mile leg starts at 1700 South Boat Ramp and ends back at the Fisher Mansion.
Individual Heat
For those looking to test their active transportation and outdoor recreation abilities! Participate in the course as a triathlon.
*Attention: Competitors are required to bring their own equipment, including a bicycle, bicycle helmet, non-motorized watercraft, paddle, and personal floatation device. Free kayak, personal floatation device, and paddle rentals are available from the Jordan River Commission. Click here to rental your boat (first-come, first-served).
Register
Team Heat — $75.00
Individual Heat — $60.00
Finish Line Celebration
Enjoy bites, brews, music, and learn about local causes. Spectators can watch as competitors start and end the bike leg, start the boat leg, and finish the final run leg. Make sure to stay for the crowning of this year’s Range 2 River Relay champions!
*Attention: The celebration has moved to the Fisher Mansion (1206 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104).
Course
Bike — 7.6 miles | 30-45 minutes (Fisher Mansion to City Creek Canyon Trailhead to Fisher Mansion).
Run — 3.2 miles | 30-45 minutes (Fisher Mansion to 1700 South Boat Ramp).
Boat — 3.4 miles | 45-60 minutes (1700 South Boat Ramp to Fisher Mansion).
*Attention: We have an exciting new course this year! Please review and be prepared for the update.
Leaderboard
2023 Team Heat
Pineview Crew - 01:38:31
The Undulating Amoebas - 01:44:02
Thunder Gun Express - 01:45:23
Whiskey Business - 01:45:53
Silly Geese - 01:47:55
SLC Public Lands - 01:48:23
Birdhouse Babes - 01:50:50
TriToFinish - 01:54:11
Team BPR - 01:54:19
Culvert Operation - 01:57:03
Under Trained and Over Confident - 01:57:23
2023 Individual Heat
Adam Blanchard - 01:25:30
Josh Falkos - 01:36:27
Suzanne Maltby - 01:43:25
Max Sutterlin - 01:44:12
Daniel Sellers - 01:47:03
Matt Colton - 01:50:40
Tyler Fonarow - 01:58:03
Matt Fowler - 01:58:03
Catherine White - 02:02:53
Ben Pehrson - 02:03:10
Valerie Huitzil - 02:07:33
Mary Schaeffer - 02:11:23
Gina Sombatsaphay - 02:13:25
Ryan Hurst - 02:13:25
Ryan Mahoney - 02:13:40
Matt London - 02:14:20
Jeffrey Hancock - 02:16:30
Haley Wagoner - 02:16:59
Jodi Beaudry - 02:20:02
Michael Calvert - DNR
Neil Mooney - DNR
Volunteer
The Range 2 River Relay would not be able to happen without the help of so many great volunteers. Volunteer your time to help make this fun, family-friendly event the best yet!
As a token of our appreciation for volunteering your time, each volunteer will receive a thank you gift.
Positions
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Assist with the set-up, take-down, and programming at the Finish Line Celebration. Must be ready to carry up to 50 pounds, depending on capability.
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Serve as the check-in at one of the three start gates.
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Help sweep the course after the event competitors and participate in one of the legs for free. Must be medically able to participate and provide your own equipment for the chosen leg, including: a bicycle (in good working order), certified bicycle safety helmet, non-motorized watercraft (canoe, kayak, paddleboard, inflatable tube, etc.), and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III personal floatation device.
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Take photos, videos, and/or recordings to document the fun. Must provide your own media equipment and acknowledge photos, videos, or recordings may be used in any and all media, now or hereafter, for the purpose of promoting the event in print or electronic form. There will be no financial compensation or other remuneration, unless previously negotiated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The event will run from 9 AM to 1 PM. The bike leg will begin promptly at 9 AM. This leg is expected to take approximately 30-45 minutes. The run leg is expected to take approximately 30-45 minutes. The boat leg is expected to take approximately 45-60 minutes. Therefore, most competitors are expected to finish between 10:30 AM and 11:30 PM. The award ceremony will be at 12 PM. The Finish Line Celebration (1206 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104) will run throughout the event. Food will be serving food from 9 AM to 1 PM and beer will be served from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
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Competitors are required to bring their own equipment and are responsible for any equipment damage incurred during the event. For the bike leg, a bicycle (in good working order) and certified bicycle safety helmet are required. For the boat leg, a non-motorized watercraft (including, but not limited to, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or inflatable tube), paddle(s), and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type III personal floatation device are required. The Seven Canyons Trust reserves the right to deem equipment as disallowed based on the event manager’s discretion.
Canoes, personal floatation devices, and paddles can be rented for free from the Jordan River Commission.
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This segment of the Jordan River does have water quality impairments, including Escherichia coli, macroinvertebrates, and dissolved oxygen. It is also impacted by trash and debris that flows into the river from our creeks and stormdrains. While the trash does not impact water quality, it can visually detract from the natural environment. Primary contact recreation (swimming) is discouraged, whereas secondary contact recreation (boating) is perfectly safe. If competitors get river water on their skin, it is encouraged to wash this area with soap and water within that day. Hand sanitizer, which is available at each registration table, should be used before eating or drinking.
If you would like to get involved in cleaning our creeks and the Jordan River, you can participate in the Seven Canyons Trust’s Seven Creeks | Walk Series. You can also join a Jordan River clean-up with the Jordan River Commission: jordanrivercommission.com/volunteer.
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Your furry friends are welcome on leash at the Finish Line Celebration (1206 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104). Plan to bring water, waste bags, and any other supplies to responsibly take care of your pet. Due to the nature of the event, pets are not allowed in the race.
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The course is designed to be family-friendly and approachable for beginners. We’ve had families each compete as individuals going through the course together and we’ve had families compete as a team. Parents or guardians should make responsible decisions based on the child’s skill level, experience in the outdoors, and in each discipline.
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To ensure fairness, we require competitors participate in legs individually. This means you may not paddle with a teammate in a two-person canoe or kayak. Some exceptions may be allowed for safety, such as a small child paddling with a parent or guardian. The Seven Canyons Trust reserves the right to make exceptions at the event manager’s discretion.
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The first leg follows the path of City Creek. This 7.6-mile leg starts at the Fisher Mansion bikes up to the City Creek Canyon Trailhead, and ends back at Fisher Mansion. The second leg is running the Jordan River Trail. This 3.4-mile leg starts at Fisher Mansion and finishes at the 1700 South Boat Ramp. The final leg is paddling the Jordan River northward. This 3.3-mile leg starts at the 1700 South Boat Ramp and finishes back at the Fisher Mansion. Click here to review the course map.
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Traffic will not be stopped for the race. However, the course is designed to minimize traffic and competitor interactions. During the bike and run legs, participants are expected to follow normal traffic laws, including but not limited to, stopping at red lights, yielding at stop signs, staying within bike paths, sidewalks, or trails, and obeying posted speed limits.
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The course turns will be marked with temporary pavement markings and lawn signs. However, sometimes signage and markings are removed and/or vandalized. Therefore, competitors are encouraged to review the course map before the race. Registration tables will also have course maps for each leg.
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Each competitor will receive a Seven Canyons Trust x Voile custom strap and a protein mix sample from Gnarly Nutrition. Prize packs from Backpacker’s Pantry, Bluff Street Bandit, Bingham Cyclery, Coalatree, Dr. Naylor, Epic Brewing, HOKA, Party Shirt International, Pit Viper, Salt Lake Running Company, and 5.11 Tactical are given to the top three individuals and top three teams.
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Results and event photos will be posted to this event webpage and Facebook within a few weeks of the event.
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The Range 2 River Relay is a potentially hazardous activity and is an unsupported race event. Competitors should be physically able and prepared for the demands of the race with water, food, nutrition, and necessary medications. Competitors will assume all risks associated with each discipline—biking, boating, and running. Equipment should be checked to ensure it is properly maintained and in good working order.
Course sweeps will follow the last competitor in each leg or will make a few sweeps up and down the course depending on the speed of the participants. Sweeps will have a first aid kit to address minor injuries (cuts, scraps, bruises, etc.). Competitors will administer their own care. If a serious injury occurs, course sweeps are advised to stay with the competitor and immediately call 911. The nearest hospital is the LDS Hospital, 8th Ave & C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.
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Finish Line Celebration (1206 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104) is where spectators can watch competitors start and end the bike leg, start the boat leg, and finish the final run leg. Enjoy bites from Balabe, brews from Epic Brewing, music, yard games, and learn about local causes. Make sure to stay for the crowning of this year’s Range 2 River Relay champions!
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You can sign up to volunteer under the “Volunteer” tab on this event webpage. The Range 2 River Relay would not be able to happen without the help of so many great volunteers. As a token of appreciation for volunteering, each volunteer will receive a commemorative Range 2 River Relay Tee or other gift.
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This event webpage is the best way to share the Range 2 River Relay with family, friends, and your networks. You can also share and invite friends to the Facebook event here: facebook.com/events/964542587911053.
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The Finish Line Celebration (1206 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84116) is free and open to all who want to spectate and enjoy beer, food, music, and games. You can also donate to the Seven Canyons Trust to support the Range 2 River Relay at: sevencanyonstrust.org/donate.
Sponsors
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Interested in sponsoring the Range 2 River Relay? Proceeds benefit our work to uncover and restore the buried and impaired creeks of the Salt Lake Valley. Click here for the Range 2 River Relay Sponsorship & Impact Guide.