Trail Running Calendar Utah 2025-2026

The Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathons take place in Hatch, Utah, featuring challenging trail races at high elevations between 7,000 and 9,000 feet. The event offers multiple distances including 30K, 50K, 60K, and 50-mile ultras, with a 100-mile race returning in 2026. The courses traverse the northern ha..

The Fox Trot 5K in Murray, Utah, is a community running event featuring both 5K and 10K race distances. Held annually, this race aims to raise awareness and support for Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Participants can expect a well-organized event focused o..

Gaspin Through the Aspens is a trail running event held in American Fork Canyon, Utah, featuring 50K and 25K race distances. Set against the stunning backdrop of autumn foliage, runners navigate pristine single-track trails with significant mountain elevation gains. The course is well-marked and sup..

The Gull Lake 25K is a challenging trail running event held at Massey's Meadow Trail Head in Dryfork Canyon near Vernal, Utah. This 25-kilometer loop course features an elevation gain of 3,461 feet and offers stunning views of Marsh Peak, Lake Mountain, and the vibrant fall foliage of the Uintah Mou..

The Crimson Canyons Ultra, held in Richfield, Utah, offers trail running adventures through the scenic Pahvant Range and Fishlake National Forest. The event features three distances: a challenging 60k ultra that ascends White Pine Peak (10,200 ft) and descends via the Spinal Tap MTB Trail, a new hal..

The Bear 100 Endurance Run is a challenging 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held in late September, starting in Logan, Utah, and finishing at Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border. The course features 22,816 feet of elevation gain, with a maximum altitude of 9,043 feet, traversing the scenic Wasa..

The Big Cottonwood Canyon Classic is a scenic trail running event held at Brighton and Solitude Resorts in Utah. Featuring a challenging 15K and a 5K race, both courses start near Brighton Ski Resort at about 8,500 feet elevation. The 15K route climbs nearly 1,700 feet, reaching Honeycomb Canyon at..

The Rocky Mountain Slam is a challenging ultramarathon series held in the Mountain West region, centered around Logan, Utah. It requires participants to complete at least four 100-mile races, with the Bear 100 as the mandatory final race. Other optional races include the Scout Mountain 100, Bighorn..

The Arches Marathon, held in Moab, Utah, is a popular fall trail running event offering distances of 15K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K. The race starts near the scenic Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area and features a course that climbs toward the La Sal Mountains, transitioning from sandy d..

The DC Peaks 50 is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon held in Davis County, Utah, featuring a 50-mile race along with 55K and 25K options. The course starts at East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville and finishes at Tunnel Springs Park in North Salt Lake, covering 71% trails, 24% service..

The Moab 240 Endurance Run is a challenging 240-mile ultramarathon held in Moab, Utah, traversing diverse and rugged terrain including desert canyons, two mountain ranges, and iconic red rock mesas with views of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. The course features a total elevation gain and lo..

The Bear Canyon Trail Run, held in Sandy, Utah, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with three race distances: a 20-mile Bear Canyon Challenge, an 11-mile Bear Canyon Classic, and a 5K. The course features a demanding loop on low-traffic single track, including steep technical c..

The Mueller Trail Half Marathon, held in Bountiful, Utah, is a scenic trail running event featuring a 13.1-mile loop course through North Canyon, Rudy's Flat, and Mueller Park Trail. Runners experience a mix of single-track trails winding through deep pines and vibrant autumn foliage, with stunning..

The Dimple Dell Half Marathon, held in Sandy, Utah, offers a scenic 13-mile trail race through the beautiful Dimple Dell Canyon. Starting and finishing at Lone Peak Park, the course features mostly wood-chipped and single-track trails with rolling terrain and some climbs, showcasing stunning fall co..

The Bear Trap Trail Races, held annually in Tooele County, Utah, offer marathon, 23K, and 10K trail running events through the scenic Settlement Canyon and surrounding Oquirrh Mountains. The courses feature a mix of forested singletrack, rugged dirt roads, exposed ridgelines, and foothills with stun..

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 to Rock Canyon, where it must be dropped off without damage, then return along the same route..

The Pony Express Trail Run is an ultramarathon held in the remote west desert of Utah along the historic 1860 Pony Express Trail. It offers two race distances: 50 miles and 100 miles, both run entirely on dirt roads with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. The course starts at Looko..

The Jordan River Backyard Ultra, held in South Jordan, Utah, is a unique endurance running event featuring a 4.167-mile paved loop along the scenic Jordan River Trail. Participants run one loop every hour for 6, 12, or 24 hours, with the challenge of completing each loop within the hour to continue...

The Over the Rainbow Runs, held in Kanab, Utah, offers a scenic trail running experience with events including a 10K, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Relay. The courses start and finish near Jacob Hamblin Park and traverse the bluffs surrounding Kanab, featuring a mix of 75% single-track trails, 20..

Canyonlands Ultra is a premier trail running event held in Moab, Utah, typically in the fall. It offers a range of distances including 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, and the challenging 100 Mile race. The course features diverse terrain such as sandy washes and technical double tr..