08May
Dino 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 15:40
- Entry fee
- $40.00
Dino Half
Vernal,
Utah,
United States
184 days left
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Date
08 May, 2027
Races
2 distances
Entry fee
$40.00 – $80.00
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Website
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Dino Half
About the event
The traditional Dino Half is not extinct and continuing through Uintah Recreation! This beautiful half marathon runs through the scenic rock canyon of Dry Fork near Vernal, Utah down into a breathtaking valley. You'll want to spend extra days exploring nearby areas with petroglyphs, fossils, the famous Wall of Bones, hiking, biking, rafting and more! Stomp, sprint and survive the ultimate prehistoric challenge in a race millions of years in the making! Whether you're chasing a PR of just outrunning your friends, the Dino Half delivers epic views, roaring energy, and a fossil worthy finish line experience. Lace up your running shoes, unleash your inner beast, and see if you have what it takes to conquer the Dino Half! May 8, 2027 Half beginning at 7:30 am 5K at 8:30 am
Races offered
08May
Dino Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 15:40
- Entry fee
- $80.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Vernal.
Temperature6.3° / 21.9°
Feels like2.9° / 17.0°
Sunshine hours12h 47m
Rainfall1.0 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind10.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity38.0%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:00
Sunset20:28
About Vernal
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Vernal is a city of 10,000 people (2019) in Northeastern Utah. Tourists are drawn to Vernal by the town's roots in the Old West and because of a large site of dinosaur fossils. Vernal and the surrounding area are popular among outdoor enthusiasts as they are near plentiful spots for fishing, fly fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
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