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Dino Half

Name: Dino Half
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-05-08
Location: Vernal

Vernal, Utah, United States

calendar_today 08 May, 2027

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sell $40.00 – $80.00

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

Dino 5K

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

15:40

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$40.00

Dino Half Marathon

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

15:40

sell

$80.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Vernal.

thermostat Temperature

6.3° / 21.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.9° / 17.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

10.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

38.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:00

nightlight Sunset

20:28

About Vernal

Learn more about the host city, Vernal.

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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