Trail Running calendar near Provo 2026-2027

Gut Check in Gunnison is a multi-course ruck and running event on dirt and mountain terrain with individual and 5-person team options in light and 35 pound heavy classes. Proceeds support firefighter and veterans charities.

A 100 mile trail ultramarathon in Ogden, Utah on September 18, 2026, featuring roughly 101.5 miles, about 96% singletrack and over 22,000 feet of ascent. Live Garmin In Reach tracking is provided and the course includes a short 1.5 mile car..

A marathon and half marathon along the Jordan River Parkway with riverfront views, marked trails, stocked aid stations, finisher medals, free photos and a post-race breakfast.

A September trail race in the Wasatch Mountains that runs through aspens and fall colors, offering 10K, 25K and 50K distances with singletrack, technical climbs and alpine views. The event is a UTMB Index race.

A multi-distance race day in Oakley, Utah, on September 26, 2026, with marathon, Merikós, half, 10k and 5k routes, on-course aid, race shirts and medals, published GPX routes, and live music at the Oakley Rodeo Grounds.

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.

A free nine day fall event at the USU Botanical Center with community scarecrow displays, voting, food trucks, live music and a festive 5K hosted by the Farmington Rotary Club. Sept 26 to Oct 4, 2026.

A series of ultramarathons in the Salt Lake City area on October 2–3, 2026, featuring 100M, 50M, 55K, and 25K distances with published course guides and a related podcast.

A trail half marathon in Dimple Dell canyon starting and finishing at Lone Peak Park, featuring a rolling course with mountain views, marked aid stations, post-race breakfast, finisher medals, free photos, and age division awards.

Trail races in Settlement Canyon, Tooele, offering Marathon, 23k and 10k looped courses on singletrack and dirt roads. Marathon adds an out and back to Tooele Peak; aid is located at the Start/Finish Area.

A charity trail race in Sandy, Utah with 5K, an 11-mile loop and an optional second loop for about 20 miles, run on Hidden Valley Park trails with significant elevation gain; proceeds support cancer patients and a family in need.

A late-season trail running event on Antelope Island near the Great Salt Lake offering multiple distances and scenic desert ridgelines. The 2026 program adds a 75K to Frary Peak and a 10 mile singletrack loop around Bridger Bay.

An ultramarathon in western Utah on the historic Pony Express Trail, offered at 50 and 100 miles on 100 percent dirt roads. The route is remote and crew supported with timing checkpoints and simple on course facilities.

A timed backyard ultra on the paved Jordan River trail featuring hourly 4.167 mile loops, live lap timing, finish-line food and medals, and 4 hour, 8 hour, and 12 hour event options at East River Front Park.

A backyard ultra in Park City, Utah on October 23, 2026, featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop on Round Valley mixed trail. The race runs hour by hour until one runner remains, with milestone prizes and crew support.

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 Child..

Fixed-time endurance runs around Liberty Park's paved perimeter with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour individual events and a new 12 hour relay. Laps are about 1.4 miles and an aid station is available each loop.

A 12 hour trail event in Provo, UT where runners repeat a 2 mile out and back with 1,000 feet of ascent per lap; one stocked aid station and event support are provided.

Santa-themed races at Gardner Village in West Jordan on December 5, 2026, with 5K, 10K, half marathon and a virtual option. Registration includes a Santa suit and aid stations serve milk and cookies.

A spring trail-running festival on Antelope Island with three distance options, desert singletrack, and views of the Great Salt Lake. Course-record prize money is available for each distance.