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Between 2014 and 2021, a unique event took place each year in the southern reaches of the Salt Lake Valley: Porter’s Half Marathon. With race distances ranging from a half marathon to a 10K, 5K, and even a 1-mile run, the event appears to have blended scenic downhill running with historical flair, drawing its name…

On June 28, 2013, history came roaring back to life in downtown Lehi, Utah, as Porter’s Place restaurant hosted a one-of-a-kind Porter Rockwell Lookalike Contest to mark the 200th birthday of one of Utah’s most legendary figures: Orrin Porter Rockwell. The event drew a crowd of spectators, enthusiasts, and contestants eager to honor the man…