Trail Running calendar near Alta 2025-2026

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..

The Big Cottonwood Canyon Classic takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Brighton, Utah, and uses trails around Brighton and Solitude ski areas. The event offers the following race options: Half Marathon 5K 5K Walking Course The races start and finish at locations near Molly Greens / the..

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 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..

Situated in Sandy, Utah, the Dimple Dell Half Marathon starts and finishes at Lone Peak Park and is hosted by Happy Trails Racing. The 13-mile course is 95% trail with a 5% paved section, using wood-chip trails and single-track through Dimple Dell canyon. Runners encounter a few climbs, scenic fall..

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..

The Mueller Trail Half Marathon is scheduled for October 11, 2025 in Bountiful, UT (1800 Mueller Park Rd, 84010). The race is a loop half marathon distance; the course map shows 12.7 miles, while many participants record about 13.0–13.1 miles. The event is open to ages 12 and older. Early registrat..

The Pony Express Trail 50 and 100 is an ultramarathon held in the west desert of Utah on the historic Pony Express Trail. The 2025 running is scheduled for October 17, 2025. Distances offered: 100 miles 50 miles The course runs entirely on dirt roads and has about 3,000 feet of elevation gain and..

Jordan River Backyard Ultra takes place in South Jordan, Utah, with start and finish at East River Front Park along the Jordan River trail. The race uses a 4.167-mile loop that's 100% paved, features about 45 feet of elevation gain per lap, and has no road crossings, offering a scenic, shady course...

The Antelope Island Fall Classic takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Antelope Island State Park Marina in Syracuse, Utah. Distances offered: 50K 1/2 Marathon The 50K is a single big loop that starts and finishes at the marina. The course is roughly 31.7 miles with about 3,900 feet of to..

The Mountain View Trail Half Marathon is an annual fall trail race held on Antelope Island, Utah, offering stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains. The 13.1-mile out-and-back course starts at the Antelope Island Marina and follows the Mountain View Trail south, featuring moderate elevation with two..

The Liberty Park Endurance Runs, hosted by the Salt Lake City Track Club, take place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. This fixed-time endurance event offers 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour race options on a paved 1.4-mile loop around the park. Participants aim to complete as many laps as possibl..

The Tooele Turkey Trail Trot 'Til You Drop is scheduled for 29 November 2025 at Bates Canyon Trailhead in Erda, UT (Bates Canyon Rd). The event runs up to 10 hours and uses a repeated-loop format called BBC/"Kill Hill" Loops. A new lap begins each hour; runners must complete each loop wit..

Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village in West Jordan, Utah, is a holiday-themed race series along the Jordan River Trail ending at Gardner Village. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances, plus a Santa Run Virtual Race and special pacer options (including an invite-only Half Marathon pacer..

The Happy Trails Marathon takes place on April 18, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah, at East River Front Park (10900 S River Front Pkwy). Distances offered: 26.2 miles (Marathon) 13.1 miles (Half Marathon) Registration closes April 17. Late registration opens March 18. Each race is capped at 250 runne..

The Bonneville Backyard Ultra, held near Provo, Utah at the Deer Creek Dam Trailhead, is a challenging last-person-standing ultramarathon. Runners complete a 4.167-mile out-and-back loop along the scenic Deer Creek Reservoir every hour on the hour. The course is mostly smooth and runnable, but the r..

Coldwater Traverse is a trail running event held in the Ogden, Utah area along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The race offers two distances: 16 miles and 11 miles, appealing to both first-time trail runners and seasoned athletes seeking to log mileage. The course is described as beautiful and featu..

The South Mountain Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held on May 2, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. The course starts and finishes at Olympic Park and follows the southern portion of the Jordan River Parkway, passing parks and Thanksgiving Point before climbing to the foothills of South Mountain. The co..

Butterfield Backyard Ultra takes place at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park in Herriman, Utah, near the Kennecott Mine and the Oquirrh Mountains. The event uses a 4.167-mile trail loop that runners complete once every hour for either 6 or 12 hours, with a final Legacy loop to crown winners. The co..