Event Information

WELCOME to the Registration and Information page for the 2023 Riverton Country Races! Yes, there will be a 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile Race! We look forward to seeing you there!

QUICK INFO: Races Held - Tuesday, July 4 - 10K 7AM, 5K 7:15AM, 1-Mile Run 8:30AM - Start: Riverton City Park - Southeast Corner (the Rodeo Grounds Pavilion Area) - 1452 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT, 84065

**Be sure to register soon to make sure you get a shirt and swag, but you have up until 15 minutes prior to the race to join in - (same-day registration is allowed, but registering that late will not guarantee race swag, a shirt, or a shirt in the correct size). Please see the "RACE SWAG & AWARDS" section below for more information.


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PACKET PICK-UP:
-- EARLY: June 30-July 3: Pick up at RunGr8 Running Center at 2608 W 12600 S, in Riverton from 10AM-7PM (5PM Saturday).
-- DAY OF RACE: Pick up at Riverton City Park Rodeo Grounds Pavilion (1452 W 12600 S) starting at 6AM - it gets very busy the morning of the race; you would be wise to show up early.
-- For more information on the Schedule of Events is located in the "SCHEDULE of EVENTS" section below.

10K INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The race begins promptly at 7:00AM! We leave from the Riverton City Park in front of the Rodeo Grounds Pavilion (the Southeast Corner of the park). From there we leave and go to 12800 S and take a quick turn right on to 1300 W. With scenic views of the golf course to the left, you will turn left to 13200 S. As romantic as running can be, eventually you will turn right on to the one and (probably) only Lovers Lane (NOTE: PART OF THIS LANE IS UNPAVED). Hopefully now full of love for running, at the end of Lovers Lane you will turn left on to 1300 W (crossing Bangerter). This is now Bluffdale so the street name changes for some reason to Loumis Parkway - we didn't name it, don't blame us. You will run on Loumis Pkwy for a short stretch and take a left at the first street opening - Blue Quill Drive. Do not turn off of this street (Blue Quill Drive) as tempted as you might be by the houses that are well above most people's paygrade (there are also pretty horses to look at - it is Bluffdale). You will come to a cute little cul-de-sac part of the street - DO NOT TURN AROUND - Venture Forward to the Jordan River Parkway Trail - it will be clearly marked. From there please follow the signs that will be clearly marking the trail. We do not want to find you in the ditch somewhere nor be sued. Before you take the trail into our lovely neighbor Draper, take a left to the Arrow Trailhead. You should see the South Valley Sewer District Building (if you do not see this, you have done something wrong, don't know what, but something - also side note: it does not stink, it is just the head building). From here it will take you back to 1300 W (it is a quaint little loop). Now you will run on the trail back the way you came! Take Lovers Lane up to 13200 S, the back to 1300 W again, then back to the park! THE STARTING LINE IS ALSO THE FINISH LINE. In years past if you run fast enough, you can join up with some fellow racers, friends, or family running the 5k and cross the finish line together! In all reality though just follow the signs, there will be plenty, like we mean a lot! If you have any questions about the course or want to know more please check out our Riverton City Website (rivertonutah.gov/towndays/country-mile.php)

5K INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The race begins promptly at 7:15AM! We leave from the Riverton City Park in front of the Rodeo Grounds Pavilion (the Southeast Corner of the park). From there we leave and go to 12800 S and take a quick turn right on to 1300 W. With scenic views of the golf course to the left, you will turn left to 13200 S. As romantic as running can be, eventually you will turn right on to the one and (probably) only Lovers Lane (NOTE: PART OF THIS LANE IS UNPAVED). Hopefully now full of love for running, because you will turn around right by the part of Lovers Lane that has some creepy abandoned construction project (on the left). IT IS CLEARLY LABELED WITH SIGNS - PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM. If you eventually see the South Valley Sewer District OR see Bluffdale signs YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR! GO BACK! You will then take the same course from Lovers Lane backwards to the park (like go back that way, don't run backwards, unless you really want to, we love all people especially those willing to run and points for style!). Also, THE STARTING LINE IS ALSO THE FINISH LINE - please don't run somewhere else if you want to get a medal. If you run slow enough though, in years past, runners have been able to join up with some fellow racers, friends, or family running the 10k and cross the finish line together! In all reality though just follow the signs, there will be plenty, like we mean a lot! If you have any questions about the course or want to know more please check out our Riverton City Website (rivertonutah.gov/towndays/country-mile.php)

1-MILE INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTION:
You mighty beasts running the race, you will leave at the same start line as the others, but you will NOT LEAVE THE PARK. I REPEAT, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE RIVERTON CITY PARK, we don't want any lost runners or lawsuits, we beg do not leave the park! After the start line, run straight and turn left on the side walk - you will run around the rodeo grounds! Before you get to a street (1400 W) turn left again! Follow the park trail, it will take you back to the grass area of the park, do not cross through the starting line again - this is not Mario Kart. But you will make the same loop around the Rodeo Grounds and this time after you come back to the park grass area you will turn left a third (or fourth or fifth time - in this case 2 wrongs don't make a right, but many lefts do) to cross the STARTING LINE WHICH HAS NOW BECOME THE FINISH LINE! You will cross it in the opposite direction from the way you started running. Congrats you have just run a mile! ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDALLION and the top 3 finishers in each age division will receive a prize! In all reality though just follow the signs, there will be plenty, like we mean a lot! If you have any questions about the course or want to know more please check out our Riverton City Website (rivertonutah.gov/towndays/country-mile.php)

There will be refreshments provided upon any race completion (and during for those not running, we understand the race bystander guilt, all the refreshments are healthier options though, we'll try and have some donuts or something) - at the Refreshments counter at the Park Rodeo Grounds Pavilion below the sign labeled "Refreshments".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-- PORTAPOTTIES will be available on the route at bottom of the S-Curve on 1300 W (~mile 1.75)
-- WATERSTOPS: One on Lovers Lane at the 5k turn around & another on the Jordan River Parkway Trail - you can't miss it if you follow the signs.
-- UNPAVED PORTION OF COURSE: Be advised there is a part of the race course that is unpaved (on Loverslane) approx. 100meters.
-- For Age Division information see below.
-- For Information on Awards, Swag, Schedules, Pricing, or Volunteering, please see below:


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Here is the schedule of events that will take place for the 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile Races on the 4th of July, 2023:

6:00AM - PACKET PICKUP (This will be located at the Pavilion connected to the Riverton Park Rodeo Grounds)

7:00AM - 10K RACE STARTS

7:15AM - 5K RACE STARTS

8:30AM - 1 MILE RACE STARTS

Immediately after personal completion of race, please pick up your finisher medallion and some refreshments.

10 minutes after personal completion of race, Runnercard (official time card) Pick-Up will be available at the same Pavilion of Packet Pickup attached to the Riverton Park Rodeo Grounds)

**11:00AM - AWARDS CEREMONY (the winners podium will be available for photo-ops before and after the ceremony) - this time is subject to change.


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NO REFUND POLICY AFTER JUNE 20th, only deferments or transfers to virtual race available; with the craze of town days city staff doesn't have the opportunity or time to process refunds after the 20th of June.

EARLY REGISTRATION: $10 (Feb 1 - March 31)
GENERAL REGISTRATION: $15 (April 1 - May 31)
LATE REGISTRATION: $20 (June 1 - July 4)

** Shirts are additional to registration and correct sizes will only be guaranteed with registration before May 31.
T-SHIRT FEE: $10, T-Shirt (shirts and shirt sizes are guaranteed through GENERAL REGISTRATION ONLY)

** If in the case our registration caps are met, registration will end early.


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**New Age Divisions based on popular request and number of registration demands.

10K AGE DIVISIONS
0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, **65-74, **75+

5K AGE DIVISIONS
0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, **65-74, **75+

1 MILE AGE DIVISIONS
**0-3, **4-5, **6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19+


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SHIRT IMAGE: TO BE ANNOUNCED. BE EXCITED.
SHIRT DESCRIPTION: TO BE ANNOUNCED. BE EXCITED.

**SHIRT EXCHANGE POLICY: Due to our guarantee to all registrants that completed registration during General Registration (April 1 to May 31) to get their shirt in the size they ordered, we will only begin to exchange shirts for different sizes after the award ceremony concludes.

FINISHER MEDALS: All finishers of any race (10k, 5k, or 1-Mile) will receive a Finisher Medal upon completion of their race. **Family members may award their race finisher (put the medal on their neck), please see the Awards Tent on race day.

TOP WINNER TROPHIES:
- 10k & 5k - Trophies will be given to the top 3 overall finishers in Men's and Women's catagories.
- 10k & 5k - 1st place age division winners receive a prize.
- 1-Mile Race - The top 3 finishers in each age division will receive a prize.

RunnerCard (time card) and refreshments will be available for pick up after each race in the Riverton City Park Rodeo Grounds adjacent pavilion, look for the signs the day of the race.


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FIRST - Thank you for volunteering your time, energy, talents and knowledge to help us out with these races.

SECOND - On the day of the race please check in at the RunnerCard/Packet Pick-Up window at the Riverton City Park (Southeast Corner) Rodeo Grounds Pavilion, it will be clearly marked the day of the race.

THIRD - If you get lost, need to leave early, have questions/problems, or need to speak to a city employee - please ask for Recreation Coordinator: Broc Stowe at the Rodeo Grounds Pavilion window.

FOURTH - THANK YOU AGAIN!

**For questions or to sign up to be a volunteer before race day please email: recreation@rivertonutah.gov


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For other questions, comments, problems, or concerns please email recreation@rivertonutah.gov

Good luck and see you at the races!

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