Northern Utah Living: 3 events to check out this week (May 16-24)
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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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- Action captured at the annual Easter Rendezvous at Fort Buenaventura.
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 16-17, 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. Mountain Man Rendezvous
Fort Buenaventura, May 22-25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
From the event website: “The Mountain Man Rendezvous at Fort Buenaventura is a vibrant, family’friendly celebration that brings the spirit of the early fur’trade era to life through authentic reenactments, traditional crafts, black’powder shooting, games, music, and frontier storytelling. Held at historic Fort Buenaventura, the event transforms the grounds into a bustling 19th’century trading camp where visitors can meet mountain men and women, browse handmade goods, watch demonstrations, and experience the rugged lifestyle of Utah’s earliest trappers and traders. It’s a lively blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure that offers a fun and immersive step back in time.”
Deniane Kartchner, Special to the Standard-Examiner
Action captured at the annual Easter Rendezvous at Fort Buenaventura.
For more information, go to fortbuenaventuramountainmen.org.
