Brighton
Trail Running Calendar near Brighton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Brighton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Women only 8 mile trail run in Midway, Utah on September 11 and 12, 2026. Regular and VIP tickets are available; VIP includes a privately catered dinner with a keynote and early access to merchandise.
Experience the scenic Jordan River Parkway Trail in South Jordan with a marathon or half marathon featuring paved paths through wetlands, parks, and golf courses.
Experience the vibrant fall colors of the Wasatch Mountains in this scenic trail race featuring distances from a 10k to a 50 miler through aspen groves and alpine ridges.
A 10 km trail loop at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, with 1335 ft of ascent to the peak and back. Entry includes a bib, T-shirt, finish necklace, swag, a 12 week training guide, and access to a post-race festival.
October 2026
A trail half marathon in Dimple Dell, Sandy City featuring rolling terrain, marked course, on-course photos, postrace breakfast items, and awards for overall and age groups.
An 80s themed charity 5K and 1 mile family walk at Wheeler Historic Farm supporting prostate cancer research, patient assistance and early detection in Utah.
A loop trail half marathon in Mueller Park, Bountiful, UT on 10/10/2026 featuring single track sections, chip timing, a 5 hour time cap, and a $500 course record prize.
A six-hour trail challenge in Herriman where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches or an OUTLAST medal, and compete for national leaderboard prizes.
A 3.1 mile trail run in Corner Canyon with 508 ft climb, pavilion start, and scenic views of the mountains and Draper temple.
A Halloween-themed 2.75 mile flag-chase at Jordan River OHV Rec Center in Salt Lake City with a dirt motocross course, free parking, and medals for all finishers.
Looped Backyard Ultra on the paved Jordan River trail offering 4, 8 and 12 hour Blitz formats with live lap timing, finisher medals, and a well stocked finish area.
Fall trail 5K at Springer Hollow Group Campsite in Wasatch Mountain State Park on a nontechnical singletrack with race awards and access to community festivities supporting Wasatch Trails Foundation.
A backyard ultra in Park City where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour on mixed trails, continuing until a single runner finishes a lap alone.
A zombie themed 5K in Midway, Utah on October 24, 2026, with chasing zombies, action obstacles, fog, lighting, and sound effects. Open to ages 12 and up with adult supervision required for ages 12 to 16; $2 per ticket supports Primary Children's Hosp..
Test your limits at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City with 3, 6, and 12 hour endurance runs on a scenic 1.4 mile paved loop.
November 2026
A 12 hour Provo trail race where runners repeat a 2 mile out and back with 1,000 feet of ascent per mile and one stocked aid station.
A 1,000 meter mountain ascent on the west face of Grandeur Peak raising funds for Primary Children’s Hospital with all entry fees donated.