Trail Running Calendar Utah 2026-2027

Trail races at Snowbird feature two mountain-course distances, single-track sections, a construction reroute, cupless racing with water only at start and finish, and live music by Blue Grass Thunder.

An elimination endurance race in northeastern Utah where runners repeat 4.1 mile laps each hour and are removed if they fail to complete a lap or start the next one. The last runner earns 50 USD per lap completed.

Speedgoat by UTMB is a mountain trail race at Snowbird, Utah scheduled for 23 to 25 July 2026. Multiple courses from 5.6 km to 50 km feature substantial elevation gain and resort‑based logistics.

A road race in Spanish Fork that follows the Spanish Fork River Trail from Canyon View Park to Sports Park, offering a 10K and a Kids 1 Mile, with chip timing, packet pick up, prize drawings, and a shuttle for participants.

Experience an empowering 10k trail race at Brighton Resort with 2000 feet of vertical climbing. Run or hike through wildflowers and shaded forests before celebrating with pancakes at the finish line village.

Community 5K and 10K races in Mendon, Utah on July 25, 2026. Courses start and finish at the historic train station and run through nearby residential streets and farm roads.

Trail races at Brighton on July 29 and August 26 with short and long mountain courses starting at the Alpine Rose. Both routes use single track and service roads and finish near the base of the Great Western lift.

High elevation mountain races at Eagle Point Resort near Beaver, Utah on August 1, 2026. Distances range from a half marathon to 100K across technical alpine trails with significant elevation gain and marked aid stations.

A 53rd annual trail race at Bair Canyon Trail in Fruit Heights on August 1, 2026. The main route is 11 miles, finishers receive medals shirts and refreshments, and participants must arrange their own transport from the finish.

A nighttime 5K on the Cedar City East Bench Trail beneath the Buck Full Moon with live music, a foam party finish, moon pies and glow in the dark shirts. Shuttle service and start line parking are provided and every finisher receives a meda..

Salt and Sulfur 420 is a crewed 420 mile journey run from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone that uses mostly paved road with about 50 miles of dirt. The event emphasizes sustained mental endurance and donates proceeds to the Women's Center..

Trail marathon and half marathon at Butterfield Trailhead in Herriman, Utah, featuring extensive single-track, steep climbs and notable elevation gain. Aid stations are spaced widely, so a hydration vest is recommended.

A single-loop trail event in the La Sal Mountains offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and 50k distances. The 100 mile course averages over 8,700 ft elevation with roughly 25,000 feet of climbing and multiple staffed aid stations.

A multi distance trail event in Mueller Park near Bountiful, Utah featuring a point to point 50K with substantial elevation gain and limited early aid, plus shorter loop and out and back options. The race is USATF sanctioned.

Run The Skyline is a trail running event on August 8, 2026 offering multiple race distances from a half marathon up to 55K. It features separate race pages, a registration option, and an entrants list.

Multiple race distances on the Sheep Creek Geological Loop finish at Navajo Cliffs Picnic Area with volunteer timing, prize categories, participant packets, and transportation from the finish to the start areas.

A mountain trail race in Alta, Utah covering 7.1 miles and about 2,545 ft of vertical gain, capped at 500 runners. The route climbs to Mt Baldy with aid stations and marked alpine terrain.

A 50 miles backcountry loop through Upper Logan Canyon starting and finishing at Beaver Mountain Ski Area near Garden City, UT. The event has mandatory hydration rules, camping options, and a Bear Tag automatic entry for overall winners.

A 50 mile relay in Vernal, Utah through Ashley National Forest with team and solo options. Support vehicles are allowed; the route has HAM radio operators and portable toilets and there are no aid stations.

A four race mountain running series at Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton, UT, from August 15 to October 3, 2026. Races range from 5K to 10K with significant elevation gain and post race breakfast, massage and a raf..