Trail Running Calendar Utah 2026-2027

A high-elevation trail race in the Abajo Mountains near Monticello, Utah, Bears Ears Ultra offers multiple distances from 13K to 50 mile through Bears Ears National Monument with remote singletrack and extensive mountain and canyon views.

A mountain trail marathon around Logan Peak with steep, rocky singletrack, summit out-and-back, multiple aid stations offering GU Roctane and food, and over 6,000 feet of climbing; a half marathon is planned for 2027.

Mountain trail races in Tooele, Utah, featuring a 55K with about 12,500 ft of climbing, a half marathon, and an 8.5 mile route across steep single-track and ridgelines in the Oquirrh Mountains.

A 16 mile trail race from Memory Grove Park that follows City Creek Canyon and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail up toward Ensign Peak and a ridgeline near Dude Peak. The event is self supported, cupless, and offers prize money for top finishe..

Trail races at Solitude Resort on June 24 with short (4.97 mi, 881 ft) and long (7.0 mi, 1186 ft) courses, plus yoga, a DJ dance party, and on-site food service.

A summer trail series in Eden, Utah featuring 5k, 10k and a 13.23 mile half marathon at North Fork Park and Cutler Flats, with varied aid stations and a casual post-race gathering.

Trail ultramarathon in Payson, Utah with 50K and 25K options through Nebo Canyon. The route features narrow canyon corridors, steep climbs, and technical descents across Wasatch terrain in early summer.

Jordan Narrows 10K and 5K follow a scenic stretch of the Jordan River Trail near Bluffdale, featuring river and mountain views and on-site packet pickup and facilities at the Jordan Narrows Trailhead.

A backyard ultra in Richfield, UT on June 27 2026 where runners do 6.55 mile loops every 90 minutes for up to 24 hours. Milestone distances range from 10K to about 100 miles and entry fees vary by intended laps.

16 Crossings Trail Run in Mack Park, Smithfield on June 27, 2026. The event features 10.5 mile and 10K routes on mixed surfaces with chip timing, finisher medals, swag, and time cutoffs.

Trail races from Alta Town Park on single-track and dirt roads. Options include a short loop and a long course of about 9.5 miles with 2300 feet of gain; the long course requires a headlamp and has a mile four cutoff.

Utah Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Snowbasin Ski Resort on Jul 11-12, 2026 features Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races across Mount Ogden with a 3,000 foot climb, plus a kids race, an obstacle workshop, and post-race gondola and dining.

A 5K trail run in Pleasant Grove, Utah on July 11, 2026, with a flat first mile, a climbing second mile, and a downhill finish along Grove Creek under a large flying American flag. Proceeds support the Follow the Flag Foundation's memorial..

A 13.1 mile trail race along Deer Creek Reservoir near Midway, UT, run entirely on packed dirt with aid stations, free photos, locally made medals, post-race breakfast, and a 150-runner cap.

An 8.9 mile mountain race at Snowbird, Utah on July 11, 2026 with 3,610 feet of climbing, a marked alpine course that tops out at Mt. Baldy, a strict cut off at Hidden Peak, and a 500 runner cap.

Muddy Dash Salt Lake City is a family-friendly 5K mud run on July 11, 2026 at Golden Spike Event Center featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party, and a post-race festival with music and food.

A summer 10K trail run at Snowbasin Resort on July 12, 2026, featuring steep rocky singletrack and about 3,000 feet of climbing at roughly 2,042 m altitude. The race uses gun time and is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

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 endurance elimination race on July 18, 2026 at McCoy Flats Trail Head, Vernal, Utah. Competitors run repeated 4.1 mile laps each hour, must finish each lap within the hour, and the last runner earns cash per lap.

Mountain trail races at Snowbird offer multiple distances across high alpine terrain with marked courses and volunteer support. The event also supports local charities through UTMB Community Bibs.