Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (May 9-17)
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- Ogden Marathon runners begin the half marathon race on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Eden.
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BRIAN WOLFER, Special to the Standard-Examiner
Ogden Marathon runners begin the half marathon race on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Eden.
The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival leads groups of bird watchers around Utah to raise awareness of the importance of birds and their natural habitats on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
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- Union Station in Ogden.
The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:
1. Ogden Marathon
Ogden, May 16, 7 a.m.
It’s an annual tradition that shouldn’t be missed, whether you are a participant or a spectator. The event website says “Join us on May 16, 2026 for “Utah’s Spring Run Off” event! Experience why Runner’s World and Shape.com have ranked the Ogden Marathon as one of the most beautiful in the world and best for first-time marathoners. The Ogden Marathon, presented by America First Credit Union, is an incredibly scenic gentle downhill course, making it a fast Boston Qualifier. Wind through beautiful Ogden Canyon and end downtown on Ogden’s famous Historic 25th Street. With multiple distance options to choose from and amazing community support, this world-class event is perfect for all types of runners.”
For more information, go to ogdenmarathon.com.
2. Great Salt Lake Bird Festival 2026
BRYAN BUTTERFIELD / Special to the Standard-Examiner
The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival leads groups of bird watchers around Utah to raise awareness of the importance of birds and their natural habitats on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
Western Sports Park, Farmington, May 14-17, all day
Spring is a great time to appreciate our feathered friends, which is what this festival is all about. The Davis County website says “Every May, the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival transforms Davis County into a birder’s playground. Since 1999, the festival has celebrated one of North America’s most important migration routes with field trips, workshops, family activities, and hands-on conservation experiences. The festival is headquartered at Western Sports Park in Farmington, the central hub for registration, vendors, workshops, and community events. Think migration magic, expert guides, and plenty of birder bucket-list moments packed into Utah’s best birding event. Please register for field trips, workshops, and keynote dinner. Family Day and Wings & Things Vendor Fair are free to attend and do not require registration.”
For more information, go to greatsaltlakebirdfest.com.
3. Living Heritage Festival
Ogden Union Station, May 9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
The residents of Northern Utah have come from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, but all are neighbors. This is an event to celebrate who we are. The city website says: “Produced by the Museums at Union Station, the Heritage Festival is a FREE cultural celebration that presents the music, dance, foods, and crafts of the people who make Ogden their home. More than 20 cultural groups are represented each year through dance and music performances, craft sales and demonstrations, food booths, and youth crafts. The sights and flavors of the Festival cannot be found at any other cultural event in Ogden. This event is funded by Weber County RAMP, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Ogden City.”
Photo supplied, Ogden City Arts
Union Station in Ogden.
For more information, go to ogdencity.gov.
