Trail Running Calendar Utah 2025-2026

The Elk Run Half Marathon, held in Orem, Utah, offers runners a scenic 13.1-mile course through the local terrain. Alongside the half marathon, a 10k race is also available, catering to different levels of runners. The event is known for its welcoming atmosphere and well-organized race experience.Pa..

Jordan River Marathon takes place in South Jordan, Utah, along the Jordan River Parkway Trail. It offers a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles), starting and finishing at East River Front Park. Runners traverse a scenic, mostly paved 40-mile river corridor with wetlands, parks..

Gaspin Through the Aspens is a trail running event held in American Fork Canyon, Utah, featuring 50K and 25K race distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, runners navigate pristine single-track trails with significant mountain elevation gains. The course is well-marked and sup..

The Bryce Canyon Ultras take place September 20, 2025, in Hatch, Utah, with the start/finish area at Lucky 7 Ranch. Distances offered include: 30K 50K 60K 50 Mile (100 Mile returns in 2026) The courses run around the northern half and along the western edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Most miles..

The Gull Lake 25K is a challenging trail running event held at Massey's Meadow Trail Head in Dryfork Canyon near Vernal, Utah. This 25-kilometer loop course features an elevation gain of 3,461 feet, offering runners stunning views of Marsh Peak, Lake Mountain, and the vibrant fall foliage of the Uin..

Scarecrow Run 5K at the USU Botanical Center in Kaysville, Utah, is an off-road 5K through scenic gardens and around a pond, offering a varied course that suits runners, walkers, and families. The route is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, with an emphasis on a fun, autumn vibe. Participants are en..

The Crimson Canyons Ultra, held in Richfield, Utah, offers a unique trail running experience through the scenic Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest. The event features three distances: a challenging 60k ultra that ascends White Pine Peak (10,200 ft) and descends via the Spinal Tap MTB Trail,..

The Fox Trot 5K in Murray, Utah, is a community running event held at 6351 S 900 E, offering both 5K and 10K race distances. This event aims to raise awareness and support for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Participants can expect a well-organized race exp..

The Grand to Grand Ultra is a self-supported stage foot race that begins in the Grand Canyon and runs across the high desert of the Colorado Plateau to Kanab, Utah. The Grand Canyon edition covers six stages over seven days, totaling 171 miles (275 km). Racers traverse remote desert terrain at eleva..

The Bear 100 is a fall, 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from Logan, Utah to Bear Lake. It runs through the pines, golden aspens and red maples of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and the Bear River Range, finishing at Bear Lake. The race is a Hardrock and Western States 100 qualifier and carr..

Women's Epic 10k at Deer Valley Resort is a women-focused race in Park City, Utah. The 10k loop features a 1,335-foot vertical gain to the peak and back, with options to hike, jog, or run. The course winds through forested trails with fall colors and steep climbs, designed to be challenging yet empo..

Rocky Mountain Slam (RMS) is a Rocky Mountain ultra-running series anchored in Logan, Utah. The core format features 100-mile races with the Bear 100 as the mandatory finish. RMS V2.0 expands options to include Scout Mountain 100, Bighorn 100, Hardrock 100 (now optional), Leadville 100, Wasatch Fron..

Big Cottonwood Canyon Classic takes place at Brighton and Solitude Resorts in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon, offering scenic trails. The event offers a half marathon with a newly routed Honeycomb climb, plus a 15K and a challenging 5K trail race. The half starts at Molly Greens near Brighton Ski Reso..

Arches Marathon and Half takes place in Moab, Utah, offering trail races from 15K to 50K. This fall event highlights Moab’s dramatic red cliffs and canyon vistas, with runners starting near Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area as the first climb toward aid stations reveals the La Sal Mountains. Th..

DC Peaks 50 is an ultra in Davis County, Utah, offering three race options: 50-mile, 55K, and 25K. The point-to-point course starts at Wilderness Park in Kaysville and ends at Tunnel Springs Park in North Salt Lake, with 71% trails, 24% service roads, and about 2.5 miles of pavement. Runners contend..

The Moab 240 Endurance Run is a challenging 240-mile ultramarathon held in Moab, Utah, traversing diverse and rugged terrain including desert canyons, two mountain ranges, and iconic red rock mesas with views of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. The course features a total elevation gain and lo..

Mueller Trail Half Marathon is a trail-running event in Bountiful, Utah, held on October 11, 2025. The course climbs North Canyon to Rudy's Flat and descends Mueller Park Trail, with a single-track stretch through pines and autumn colors around mile 3.5. The map notes about 12.7 miles, but most fini..

The Bear Canyon Trail Run, held in Sandy, Utah, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with three race distances: a 20-mile Bear Canyon Challenge, an 11-mile Bear Canyon Classic, and a 5K. The course features a demanding loop on low-traffic single track trails, including steep tech..

The Near Death Race is a challenging 5.9-mile running event held in Provo, Utah, starting at Slate Canyon Park and following the Bonneville Shoreline Trail to Rock Canyon Park. Participants carry a sandbag to Rock Canyon, where it must be dropped off without damage, then return along the same route..

Bear Trap Trail Races, the 8th annual event in Tooele County’s Settlement Canyon, Utah, offers three loops that form Marathon, 23K, and 10K courses. Runners traverse forested single-track, rugged dirt roads, exposed ridges, and rolling foothills with sweeping views of Tooele Valley and surrounding p..