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Measles Outbreak Hits Utah High School Cycling Event
9 Sep
Summary
- Measles exposure at Utah High School Cycling League event
- Over 2,000 people attended the August 16th event
- Health officials monitoring for more measles cases
According to health officials, several people were either exposed to or infected with measles at a Utah High School Cycling League event that took place on August 16th, 2025 at Soldier Hollow in Midway. The cycling event, which had around 2,000 attendees, has prompted the Utah Department of Health and Human Services to monitor for additional measles cases connected to this and other upcoming events from the cycling league.
Dr. Leisha Nolen, the state epidemiologist for Utah, emphasized the highly contagious nature of measles and its ability to spread quickly, even at outdoor events. As a result, the health department is working with the cycling league to inform families of race participants about the exposure and take steps to prevent further spread at upcoming events.
As of September 10th, 2025, the health department reports 22 Utah residents have been diagnosed with measles this year. Measles symptoms typically appear one to two weeks after exposure, so those who contracted the virus at the August 16th event should have already encountered symptoms, which include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash.
