Thanks to our broad range of Park City Rotary Club friends, the club had a record year with Running of the Balls! All the proceeds will go to support our many community causes. It was a fun and festive atmosphere when Trevor and Canice set the balls in motion. Thousands lined the tracks as the […]
Archives for 2016
Big Field for Miners’ Day 5k
A big field of runners kicked off Miners’ Day in Park City, winding their way through City Park and the Park City trail network. Brian Ping beat defending champion and Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong by just three seconds. Meagan Ping took the women’s title. Brian Ping’s winning time was 18 minutes, six seconds, while […]
Blue Skies for Miners’ Day Parade
Parkites and visitors were treated to blue skies for the 2016 Miners’ Day parade down historic Main Street to City Park. Over 50 c0mmunity organizations and politicians entered floats in the parade, with some outstanding creativity. It was the 199th running of Miners’ Day, which began in the 19th century as a festival to honor […]
Packed House for Mucking and Drilling
Fans packed the stadium at City Park to witness a hard fought battle of dirt and sweat between some of the west’s best miners. Cool temperatures and blue skies helped attract one of the largest crowds ever, who were treated to some intense competition. In the drilling competition, Idaho miner Matt Karst drew last and […]
Become a Miners’ Day Volunteer
Park City’s annual final summer fling is coming up Monday, Sept. 5 with the 119th Miners’ Day celebration. This honored Park City tradition is a key part of the community’s culture. Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are needed throughout the daylong festival beginning with the Miners’ Day 5k at 8:00 a.m., Running of the […]