Trail Running calendar near Sandy 2025-2026

Salt and Sulfur 420 is a 420-mile ultramarathon starting in Salt Lake City, Utah, and ending in West Yellowstone. The race features a combination of urban and trail running, passing through scenic locations such as the Wasatch Range, Ogden Canyon, Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, Jackson Hole, the Tetons, a..

The Kat'cina Mosa 100K Mountain Run is a challenging ultramarathon held in the scenic Wasatch Mountains above Provo, Utah. The course covers approximately 100 kilometers with over 15,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, featuring a mix of dirt trails, dirt roads, and paved sections. Runners will exp..

The Skyline Mountain Half, Marathon, and 55K are challenging trail running events held in Eden, Utah. The race features stunning ridge-line views, rugged single-track trails, and significant elevation gains, with the 55K offering nearly 7,000 feet of climbing. The courses are designed to test endura..

The Butterfield Canyon Half Marathon, organized by Happy Trails Racing, takes place in Herriman, Utah, starting and finishing at the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park near Kennecott Mine. This scenic race features a challenging 13.4-mile course with steep rocky climbs and rewarding single-track do..

The Elephant Rock Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Mueller Park, Bountiful, Utah, featuring four race distances: 7 miles, 13.8 miles (half-marathon), 26.8 miles (full marathon), and a challenging 50K. The courses traverse scenic and rugged terrain in the Wasatch Mountains, includin..

The Cirque Series race in Alta, Utah, is a challenging 7.1-mile mountain trail run featuring 2,545 feet of vertical gain. The course starts at Goldminer's Daughter base (8,650 ft) and ascends through subalpine forests and alpine meadows, passing landmarks like Alf’s mid-mountain restaurant and Cecre..

The Wasatch 100 is a challenging ultramarathon held annually in Utah, covering 100 miles through the scenic Wasatch Mountains. The race begins at East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville and concludes at Soldier Hollow in Midway. Participants face approximately 24,000 feet of elevation gain and 23..

The Goat Rattler 100 is a challenging ultramarathon held in North Ogden, Utah, featuring a 101-mile course with 22,500 feet of vertical gain, primarily on single-track trails. Participants must have prior ultrarunning experience, completing a 100-mile or equivalent race within the last two years. Th..

The Elk Run Half Marathon & 10k is a running event held in Orem, Utah. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k distance. The race offers a scenic course, likely featuring trails given the region's terrain, providing runners with a challenging yet enjoyable experience.The event fost..

The Fox Trot 5K in Murray, Utah, is a running event aimed at raising awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race. The event highlights the importance of community involvement in combating Parkinson's, whi..

Gaspin Through the Aspens is a trail running event held in American Fork Canyon, Utah, offering 50K, 25K, and 10K race distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, participants run on pristine single-track trails featuring significant mountain elevation gains. The course is well-m..

The Jordan River Half Marathon, hosted by Happy Trails Running, takes place along the scenic Jordan River Parkway Trail in South Jordan, Utah. This 13.1-mile race features a mostly paved course (95% trail, 5% sidewalk) that winds through wetlands, parks, golf courses, ponds, and over and under bridg..

The Big Cottonwood Canyon Classic is a scenic trail running event held at Brighton and Solitude Resorts in Utah. It features two challenging distances: a 15K and a 5K, both starting near the Crest Lift at Brighton Ski Resort at an elevation of about 8,500 feet. The 15K course climbs nearly 1,700 fee..

DC Peaks 50 is an ultramarathon held in Davis County, Utah, featuring distances of 50 miles, 55K, and 25K. The event takes place on October 4, 2025, starting from East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville. The course offers stunning trail scenery, including climbs on the Great Western Trail and pop..

The Dimple Dell Half Marathon, organized by Happy Trails Racing, takes place in Sandy City, Utah, offering a scenic trail run through the beautiful Dimple Dell canyon. The course features a mix of wood-chipped and single-track trails, with rolling terrain and a few climbs, providing stunning views o..

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 on the outward leg, which must be delivered intact to a representative before running back to..

The Bear Canyon Trail Run, held in Sandy, Utah, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with multiple race distances including a 22-mile, 11-mile, Bear Canyon Classic, and 5K. The course features a demanding loop on low-traffic single track trails, including steep technical climbs a..

The Pony Express Trail Run features a 50-mile and 100-mile ultramarathon set on the historic Pony Express Trail in western Utah. This unique event takes place entirely on dirt roads, with a total elevation gain/loss of approximately 3,000 feet. Participants must have a support crew to provide food a..

The Jordan River Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held along the scenic Jordan River trail system in South Jordan, Utah. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with options for a 12-hour or 24-hour race. The course is paved, flat, and marked clearly, starting and ending at East River..

The Antelope Island 50k, organized by Buffalo Run Adventures, is a trail running event held on Antelope Island, Utah. This ultramarathon offers a unique and scenic course that showcases the island's natural beauty. The event is part of a series of well-organized, low-key trail races that emphasize a..