Outdoor notes

BRYCE HALF-MARATHON

The Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon will be July 16. The marathon raises funds for a local hospital.

Nearly 300 runners participated in the inaugural Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon and 5K Run/Walk, which raised $1,000 for Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Billed as "an extraordinary run through scenic Southwestern Utah," the Bryce Canyon course goes through Bryce Canyon National Park and along Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway.

The half-marathon will start at 6 a.m. in front of Ruby's Inn, just outside the entrance to the park. Prize money will be split between the top three overall male and female runners in the half-marathon. All participants will receive finishers medals and T-shirts. There will be divisional awards and special awards for the oldest, youngest and the participant from the farthest distance.

A 5K run/walk will start at 6:30 a.m. at Cannonville City Park. For additional information call 1-800-444-6689 or log on to www.brycecanyoncountry.com.

SPEED WEEK SET

Speed Week at Bonneville Salt Flats will be held Aug. 13-19.

Pit setup, registration and vehicle inspection will be Aug. 13. Racing will start at noon.

Officials report that salt conditions on the track this year are excellent and anticipate several new world records will be set. There will be two courses — one 5 miles and the second 3 miles long.

CAUTION AT JORDANELLE

Park rangers are urging boaters to use caution while boating on Jordanelle Reservoir. Due to high runoff of the Provo River, debris, trees and other vegetation have been deposited into the reservoir. Damage to boat propellers has occurred, and there is a potential for more serious damage or personal injury.

SAND HOLLOW, YUBA

Sand Hollow State Park, located 14 miles northeast of St. George, is now on the Utah State Parks reservation system. The 50-site campground offers water, sewer and electrical hookups for $20 per site, per night.

Also new to the reservation system, there are 20 sites at the Painted Rocks area at Yuba State Park. Each $8 site has a covered table and fire pit. There are pit toilets, but drinking water is not available.

To make a reservation outside the Salt Lake calling area, please call 1-800-322-3770. Within the Salt Lake calling area, call 801-322-3770.