Welcome to Moose on the Loose!
Kids can do hard things, and have fun doing them. We believe:
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Doing your best, pushing yourself and helping others is fun.
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Running is fun - running on dirt is more fun.
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Kids can do hard things.
With these driving beliefs, Moose on the Loose Kids Trail Running Series was created. Our races are designed to be achievable and enjoyable for all levels of runners, with the goal of inspiring kids to do their best, push themselves, and believe in themselves.
2024 RACES
Race Distances
Moose on the Loose Races offers three distance options with suggested age ranges for each distance:
Mini Moose
0.5-ish mile course is suggested for ages 3 years to 6 years
Junior Moose
3.0K course is suggested for ages 7 to 10 years
Mighty Moose
5.0K course is suggested for ages 11 to 14 years
Lower UOP RTS System | June 8
This route serves as a very kid-friendly introduction to trail running on the soft-surface double track and single-track of the lower UOP Trail system. Runners will start and finish on the Millennium Trail near Skullcandy HQ and run the rolling hills beneath the Utah Olympic Park. Much of the course is visible from the start/finish area.
N Round Valley Trailhead | July 13
This race will challenge our runners with a mix of smooth trails and more technical terrain. The Mighty Moose and the Junior Moose will utilize the fantastic Happy Gilmore and TM Trails, running 100% on the fun single track that Park City is known for. Mini Moose will run an equally challenging route on double-track to allow plenty of space for their adult running partners. Much of the routes are visible from the start/finish area.
Location TBA | August 10
Stay tuned for an announcement of our Aug. 10 venue!
Utah Olympic Park | September 14
You can't beat fall at the Olympic Park! Races will start and finish at the base of the Olympic ski jumps and use the surrounding trail system. These trails will challenge racers with the most vertical gain and loss of the series.
Race Day Volunteers Needed
If you are able to provide us with a race day volunteer from 7:00am-10am on a race day, you will earn a free race admission. Please contact events@parkcityss.org to learn more and to receive a promo code prior to registering