Trail Running Calendar Utah 2025-2026

The Pony Express Trail Run offers 100-mile and 50-mile ultramarathons along the historic Pony Express Trail in western Utah. Starts at Lookout Campground west of Faust; the 100-mile course goes out about 58 miles to Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge and back to Simpson Springs, while the 50-mile..

Jordan River Backyard Ultra takes place in South Jordan, Utah, with start and finish at East River Front Park along the Jordan River trail. The race uses a 4.167-mile loop that's 100% paved, features about 45 feet of elevation gain per lap, and has no road crossings, offering a scenic, shady course...

The Antelope Island 50K is a challenging ultramarathon held at Antelope Island State Park Marina in Syracuse, Utah. The race features a single 50K loop starting and finishing at the marina, covering approximately 31.7 miles with 3,900 feet of elevation gain. Runners navigate diverse terrain includin..

Over the Rainbow Runs is a pair of trail races set among the bluffs above Kanab, Utah. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, runners tackle a 10K or a Half Marathon, with a Half Marathon Relay option. The course blends 75% single-track, 20% ATV roads, and 5% city streets, is mostly dirt with soft sand, and..

Canyonlands Ultra takes place on October 25, 2025 in Moab, Utah, on Behind The Rocks Road. The event is organized by Mad Moose Events and is part of the Run Moab series. Beginning in 2025, Canyonlands Ultra is the kickoff event for the Triple Crown of Moab series. The event offers multiple distance..

The Naatsisaan Trail Races take place at Navajo Mountain High School in Utah, offering a unique running experience on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event features three distances: a challenging 50K Ultra, a 10-mile race, and a non-competitive 5K, all set against the stunning landscapes of Dine’ Bi..

The Liberty Park Endurance Runs, hosted by the Salt Lake City Track Club, take place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. This fixed-time endurance event offers 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour race options on a paved 1.4-mile loop around the park. Participants aim to complete as many laps as possibl..

The Mountain View Trail Half Marathon is an annual fall trail race held on Antelope Island, Utah, offering stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains. The 13.1-mile out-and-back course starts at the Antelope Island Marina and follows the Mountain View Trail south, featuring moderate elevation with two..

Moab Trail Marathon takes place in Kane Creek Canyon near Moab, Utah. The weekend features a Trail Marathon, Saturday Half Marathon (USATF National Championship) and Sunday Half Marathon, plus a Collegiate Half Marathon National Championship, 10K Trail Run, and Kids K. The courses wind through spect..

The Goblin Valley Trail Runs, held in Green River, Utah, offers a unique trail running experience through a landscape filled with thousands of hoodoos, known as Goblins—mushroom-shaped rock formations. The event features multiple race distances including a Trail Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marath..

Dead Horse Ultra is a popular trail running event held in Moab, Utah every November. The race offers four distance options: 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, and 15K. Runners traverse the Magnificent Seven trail system, featuring technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and sweeping canyon vistas.The course uses Gemin..

The Capstone 50K is a trail running event held in St. George, Utah, featuring a scenic 10K loop course with expansive desert views. Participants run the loop multiple times depending on their race distance: one loop for the 10K, two for the half marathon, and five for the 50K.The course is run in al..

Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village in West Jordan, Utah, is a holiday-themed race series along the Jordan River Trail ending at Gardner Village. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances, plus a Santa Run Virtual Race and special pacer options (including an invite-only Half Marathon pacer..

Last One Standing Ultra Marathon is held in Saint George, Utah, on the asphalt Mayor's Loop along the Virgin River, with city and river viewpoints. Adult ultra covers 102 miles by completing 17 loops around a 6-mile course, with the final lap an all-out race to determine winners. A kids division run..

Arches Ultra takes place in Moab, Utah, offering four distances: 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, and 9K. The course follows a lower-elevation route along the border of Arches National Park, using Bar M, Klonzo, and Klondike Trail Systems, with views of Moab cliffs, Arches National Park, and the snow-ca..

The Moab Red Hot Ultra is a trail running event held northwest of Moab, Utah, near Arches National Park. It offers multiple race distances including a 50-mile, 55K, 33K, and 15K, catering to various levels of trail runners. The course features a challenging start with a climb up a jeep road, providi..

Moab Run the Rocks is a three-day trail running stage race set in Moab, Utah’s renowned singletrack. Runners can choose between two distances: The Full Pint, a 53.6-mile (85.6 km) course with 4,480 ft of vertical gain, and The Half Pint, 33.1 miles (53.1 km) with 2,670 ft of vertical gain. The route..

Red Mountain 50K, 30K, and the Dirty Hurty Half take place near Ivins, Utah, on March 7, 2026, along the Santa Clara Reserve trails. The course starts on Gates Lane Bridge, climbs onto BLM roads, then follows single-track through the reserve. Racers wind in a clover-shaped loop, visiting Cove Wash T..

The Canyonlands Half Marathon, held annually in Moab, Utah, is a celebrated road race known for its stunning scenery. Established in 1976 with just 22 finishers, it now attracts thousands of runners each March. The course offers breathtaking views of red rock formations and runs alongside the Colora..

Behind the Rocks Ultra in Moab, Utah, offers four distances — 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, and 10 Miler — beginning and ending at the Behind the Rocks Trail near the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Runners traverse desert trails through smooth double track, sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and ch..