Trail Running Calendar Utah 2025-2026

Event details Behind the Rocks Ultra takes place on March 28, 2026, in Moab, UT. The event starts and finishes at the Behind the Rocks Trail, along the border of the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area. Distances offered: 50 Miler 50K 3..

Run Moab's red rock trails at the Amasa Trail Race on April 11, 2026, with 25K, 15K or 10K options. Technical single and double track, cliffside petroglyphs and sweeping La Sal Mountains views make for an unforgettable desert run.

Experience rugged mesa singletrack at Ruby Rider Ranch beside Zion National Park with distances from a scenic half marathon to a full 100 mile ultra. Camping, aid stations, night markings and a festival vibe support runners all weekend.

Run the marathon or half along the scenic Jordan River Parkway in South Jordan on mostly paved trail with parks, bridges and river views. Aid stations, a race shirt and finisher medal make for a well supported, celebratory finish.

Run single track trails through blooming desert at McCoy Flats near Vernal Utah with 15K, 10K and 5K options. Enjoy scenic wildlife sightings and a friendly trail race perfect for every level.

Bonneville Backyard Ultramarathon in Provo UT pits runners against the clock as they run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Smooth, runnable trails along Deer Creek Reservoir and classic bell and whistle starts.

Join the women focused Thelma and Louise race in stunning Moab on April 25, 2026. Choose from 50K, marathon, half or 15K and run scenic red rock trails with La Sal Mountain views in the Behind the Rocks area.

Event details The Coldwater Traverse takes place in Ogden, Utah on April 25, 2026. Registration closes on Sunday, April 12 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. The event listing includes a website at cwtraverse.com. Course and distances The route fol..

Run the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover Utah with distances from 5K to 100 miles. Salt flats, mud flats and rising island peaks make this a surreal, scenic challenge for every runner.

Run the South Mountain Half Marathon, a 13.1 mile out and back from Olympic Park in Lehi that follows the Jordan River Parkway and climbs into scenic foothills. Small field, paved trails, finisher medal and post race treats.

UTAH 115 is a high desert ultra around Kanab offering 115 mile, 50 mile and 50 km out and back courses through red rock, dunes and canyons. Expect rugged terrain, scenic views, full aid support and memorable desert nights.

Run the Butterfield Backyard on May 16, 2026 in Herriman UT: repeat a 4.167 mile trail loop each hour in a 6 hour or 12 hour backyard ultra. Scenic loop, free parking, post race pizza and a leather patch beanie for 12 loop finishers.

Explore the rugged foothills above Salt Lake City with trail races from 10K to 50 miles, featuring big climbs, scenic singletrack, and podium and cash awards for select distances. Choose your challenge and enjoy spring trails on May 30, 202..

Backyard Ultra of Northern Utah takes place at Mantua Reservoir in Mantua, Utah. The centerpiece is a precisely 4.1‑mile loop on the Mantua Reservoir Trail—no out‑and‑backs—designed to keep miles pouring in with seamless yard-to-yard transi..

Run marsh meadows and mountain views at Marsh Peak Madness, a rugged 5 mile loop near Vernal with about 1,244 feet of gain. Try a fast loop or tackle 6 hour or 12 hour endurance challenges to log as many laps as you can.

Explore rugged canyon trails near Herriman, Utah on June 6, 2026 with 50 mile, 50k and 30k options. Well marked courses, stocked aid stations, free photos and finishers medals promise a memorable ultrarun.

Bears Ears Ultra on June 20 near Monticello Utah offers 50 mile, 50K, 30K and 13K trail options. Run alpine trails through Bears Ears with sweeping views of Canyonlands, Monument Valley and the La Sal Mountains.

An 8.9 mile mountain run at Snowbird climbs 3,610 ft to Hidden Peak and Mt Baldy summit. Technical singletrack, boulders and a long Peruvian Gulch descent make this a thrilling limited field event capped at 500.

Scenic 13.1 mile trail around Deer Creek Reservoir near Midway, Utah, capped at 225 runners for a relaxed, small race vibe. Well marked course, full aid stations, local post race treats and a finisher medal.

Run a scenic 5K trail in Pleasant Grove finishing beneath a giant American flag at Grove Creek. Proceeds support the Follow the Flag Foundation honoring fallen military and first responders with flag displays and community aid.