Run for Autism
Runtastic Events brings you the Runtastic Heber Run for Autism for its seventh year “running!” Come enjoy an all-downhill course in scenic Heber Valley, and support children and adults with autism across the state of Utah.
The Runtastic HEBER Run for Autism is honored to have partnered with Valley Behavioral Health for the Runtastic HEBER. Valley Behavioral Health operates the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning. This education center provides comprehensive treatment, teaching, and service for children with autism and their families. Valley Behavioral Health and The Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning work together to create behavioral and educational services for students by conducting and supporting research into the cause(s) of autism. The Center also offers trainings for teachers and professionals in the best practices and procedures.
Make the Heber Half one of your family’s traditions. Run for a cause. Run for Autism. #runheber
Date & Location
Start Time
Half: 6:00 am
5K: 6:30 am
1/2 mile: 9:00 am
Current Pricing
Half: $89.95
5K: $24.95
1/2 mile: $12.95
ELEVATION MAP
Finisher Medals
Race Shirt
Age Group
We want to invite you, as well as your family and friends to this family fun event! It’s a great way to see the beautiful sights of the Heber Valley and have fun!
Registration CLOSES the day of the race (space permitting) 1 hour before the race.
Please register online
Please pick up your packet at the expo at (TBD). A $15.00 fee will apply to all packets picked up on race day.
Friends & Family Discount
Get a $2.50 discount per registrant when you register 4 or more people. Must be in the same transaction.
EXPO
Where: (TBD)
Address: (TBD)
When: Friday, August 2, 11 AM to 7 PM
Please pick up your packet, bib number, shirt, and race swag at the Packet Pickup the day before the race. You must have a photo ID to pick up your packet. You may pick up someone else’s packet if you have a copy of their photo ID.
You can pick up your packet the day of the race at the blue Runtastic info tent for $15.00.
PARKING AND SHUTTLES
There is ample parking at Timpanogos Middle School, as well as overflow parking at Old Mill Elementary School and the LDS Church. All Half Marathon runners are required to ride buses to the start with the exception of participants with special needs who receive specific permission for alternative transportation. Parking or being dropped off at the half marathon start is prohibited.
HALF MARATHON START
Bus Loading for the Half Marathon
Bus loading is at Timpanogos Middle School from 4:00 AM to 4:40 AM. You must be at bus loading by 4:40 AM to guarantee transportation to the start. Your bib is required to get on a bus, so come early and if you need extra time to pick-up your bib on race day. All half marathon runners must ride the buses to the starting area. If you miss the bus, you forfeit your registration and ability to run the race. We know it’s early, but please make every effort to arrive early so you can have a great start to your day and race!
5K START LINE
Start line is west of the finish line at Old Mill Elementary School at 1600 E 980th S, Heber City, UT
1/2 MILE START LINE
All-Abilities 1/2 Mile Run start line is east of the finish line across from Cobblestone Basketball Court.
- Music
- Water
- Powerade
- Porta Potties
- Energy Gels*
- Bag Drop*
*Half Marathon start only
Bag Drop
A bag drop is provided at the Half Marathon start line. Please use the bag you receive at packet pickup to put any items that you won’t be running with. Use the zip tie provided to attach the tear-off tag on your bib to the outside of your bag.
Runtastic is not liable for the loss or damage of any belongings put in the Drop Bag, left along a course, or at an Aid Station. There is an inherent risk to using the Drop Bag service so please only put items in the bag or leave items at an Aid Station that do not have personal, essential, or great value.
If you lose an item at the race, please visit the Blue Runtastic Information Tent during the event to see if it has been turned in.
DROP AT START—PICK-UP AT FINISH: Announcements will be made to drop your bag at the start line in the designated bins or bag trailer/vehicle 15 minutes before the start of the race and will be taken to the Finish Line Bag Pick-Up Corral. You can retrieve your bag after you finish using your race bib.
MILE MARKER & AID STATION DROP: Please drop unwanted clothing items along the course ONLY in marked bins at Mile Marker 1, Mile Marker 2, Aid Station A (Mile 3), and Aid Station B (Mile 5). Bags and clothing left at an Aid Station Clothing Drop will be taken to the Finish Bag Pick-Up Corral, but may not arrive until close to the end of the event. We are not responsible for any lost items.
Items left along the course and not at a designated drop-off spot will be picked up by the clean-up crew and thrown away or donated.
As a courtesy service, all clothing and bags that are not picked up at the Finish Bag Pick-up Corral during the race will be taken to Runtastic’s main office at 50 North Center St. American Fork, UT 84003.
Clothing and bags can be picked up from that location on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the two consecutive weeks following the event. Participants are welcome to come look through the clothing during those times. Runtastic hopes that participants can recover any lost items but does not have the resources to look for items lost.
If you have more questions, please contact us at info@runtasticevents.com. Lost items not claimed after two weeks will be donated to Deseret Industries as a charitable donation.
AID STATIONS
There are seven aid stations throughout the event:
• Start
• Aid Station A @ Mile 3
• Aid Station B @ Mile 5*
• Aid Station C @ Mile 7
• Aid Station D @ Mile 9*
• Aid Station E @ Mile 11 (5K Mile 1.5)
• Finish
Water, Powerade, vaseline, porta potties and a first aid kit will be available at each station. Look for Powerade on the first table and water on the second.
*GU will be available on the half marathon course at the Aid Station B at Mile 5 and the Aid Station D at Mile 9.
PHOTOS
Look for our photographers at the start line, along the course, finish line, photo backdrops in the runner’s corral, and at the awards stage. Your social media sized pictures are included with your registration and can be downloaded after the race HERE.
POST-RACE MINI-YOGA SESSION
Stretch out after your run with one of the four complimentary post-race sessions led by YogaSix (Orem) every 15 minutes from 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM in the finish area.
TIMING AND BIBS
The Heber Half Marathon, 5K, and All-Abilities 1/2 Mile race will be professionally timed. The chips will be attached to the back of your bib number. Please don’t wrinkle, fold or stuff the bib in your pocket.
The first 3 overall places, male and female, will be determined by gun time (regular timing). All other awards will be determined by using Chip Time.
- Gun Time is the time elapsed from the sound of the gun to the finish line.
- Chip Time is the real-time from when the runner crosses the starting line to crossing the finish line.
Results are available in the following ways:
- On-Screen at the Results Trailer
- Personal Printed Result at the Results Trailer
- Online at Results
Note: If you alter or damage your chip your time may not be read correctly. Wear your bib on the outermost layer of clothing.
Race Joy has been enabled for the Heber Half. Get updates along the course and let your loved ones know exactly where you are along the course. Check out the RaceJoy website for more information.
Enjoy all of this at the finish line:
- Finisher Medals
- Water and Powerade
- Otter Pops
- Music
- Bag Drop Pick-up
- Instant Finisher Results
- Overall and Age Group Awards
- Runtastic Photographers
- Sponsor and Vendor Swag
- Foam Machine
Overall
The Top Three Overall male and female finishers of the Half Marathon and 5K races will receive a gold, silver, or bronze medal on the awards stage at the designated time. They will also receive an award certificate with a FREE entry into the 2026 HEBER race in their respective categories.
Age Group
The top three male and female finishers in their Age Group of the Half Marathon and 5K races will be awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals on the awards stage at the designated time.
Awards Ceremonies
Meet us at the blue Runtastic trailer to receive your award!
5K Overall: 7:00 AM
5K Age Group: 7:05 AM
Half Marathon Overall: 8:00 AM
Half Marathon Age Group: 8:05 AM