Huntsman World Senior Games

10/02/2026

This week's Active Life podcast guest is Meridan Zerner, an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and nationally recognized wellness expert with more than 30 years of experience helping people live healthier lives. For the past 25 years, she has worked at a pioneering preventive medicine center in Dallas, Texas, where she combined evidence-based nutrition with creative wellness programming to help patients improve their health and quality of life. Meridan is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, with expertise in weight management, performance nutrition, heart health, and healthy aging. She is passionate about helping people make lasting lifestyle changes through practical, sustainable habits and has a new book coming out soon called “The Thoughtful 30.” When she’s not working with clients or speaking around the country, she enjoys reading, traveling with her husband and two children, and keeping up with her two energetic rescue dogs.

Here some fantastic advice for leading up to a competition and beyond at https://www.buzzsprout.com/113534/episodes/19898316

To learn more, visit https://www.meridanzernernutrition.com

Meridan Zerner is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and nationally recognized wellness expert with more than 30 years of experience helping people live healthier lives. For the past 25 years, she has worked at a pioneering prevent...

10/02/2026

Our athletes inspire.

Two legally blind athletes will compete in this year’s Huntsman World Senior Games with family members serving as their eyes on the course.

10/01/2026

We had over 150 volunteers on hand today helping prepare the athlete's welcome bags. This makes is start to feel real, doesn't it?

09/30/2026

The competition is only part of what makes the Huntsman World Senior Games special❤️

It’s the friendships, the laughs, the memories, and the people you meet along the way.

And there’s plenty more of that coming! 🎉

The Friendship Festival returns October 7–9 & 14–16 at the Dixie Convention Center grounds, with music, food, games and fun for everyone.

FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE!

09/28/2026

This is what the Games are all about ❤️

Competition. Friendship. New challenges. Big smiles. And a whole lot of fun.

We’re getting closer by the day!

7 DAYS TO GO 🏆

09/28/2026

When we decided that this year's theme was "Don't Stop" we had certainty of a two things. First, we knew this simple phrase personified perfectly the lifestyle our athletes not only lead, but excel in. We don't just keep going, WE DON'T STOP. Second, we had to have the music of Journey.

Come and celebrate with us at the Concert & Celebration at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13 at the Utah Tech Burns Arena with the music of Journey - Unauthorized. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE.

09/27/2026

A little Games history as we get closer! 🕰️🏆

The Huntsman World Senior Games began in 1987 as the World Senior Games, founded by John and Daisy Morgan. What started as an international competition for athletes 55 and better eventually opened to athletes age 50+.

Nearly four decades later, the tradition they helped create continues right here in Southern Utah.

And we’re just days away from doing it all over again! 🙌

09/27/2026

Don't miss the immersive rhythm experience that is Drum Cafe, featured at this year's Huntsman World Senior Games Opening Ceremonies. The first 2,000 people get a Boom Whacker to play along with performers on stage, creating a unified rhythm and harmony found only at the Games.

Be part of the action on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 PM at the UTU Burns Arena.

In addition, the ceremonies will feature the unforgettable Flag Extravaganza, the inspiring Parade of Athletes and the culmination of a Guinness World Record Attempt by DonnaJean Wilde to hold a abdominal plank for an unbelievable 5 hours.

Best of all it's FREE to everyone. Come and celebrate with us!