Trail Running Calendar Utah 2025-2026

The Bear 100 Endurance Run is a challenging 100-mile point-to-point ultramarathon held annually in late September, traversing the scenic Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Bear River Range across Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. Starting in Logan, UT, and finishing at Bear Lake, ID, the course featu..

The Rocky Mountain Slam is a challenging ultramarathon series held in the Mountain West region, centered around the Bear 100 race in Logan, Utah. Participants must complete at least four 100-mile races, with the Bear 100 as the mandatory final event. Optional races include the Scout Mountain 100, Bi..

The Big Cottonwood Canyon Classic is a scenic running event held in Brighton, Utah, featuring 15K and 5K race options. The 15K course starts near Brighton Ski Resort and includes a challenging 1.5-mile climb with 1,700 feet of elevation gain, passing through trails like SolBright, Kruzer, and Honeyc..

DC Peaks 50 is a challenging ultra marathon held in Davis County, Utah, featuring a 50-mile point-to-point course starting at East Mountain Wilderness Park in Kaysville and finishing at Tunnel Springs Park in North Salt Lake. The race covers approximately 71% trails, 24% service roads, and a small p..

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 ascends toward the La Sal Mountains. Runners traverse sandy do..

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

The Bear Canyon Trail Run, held in Sandy, Utah, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with multiple race distances including a 22-mile, 11-mile, Bear Canyon Classic, and 5K. The course features a demanding loop on low-traffic single track trails, including steep technical climbs a..

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 Dimple Dell Half Marathon, organized by Happy Trails Racing, takes place in Sandy City, Utah, along scenic trails in the Dimple Dell area. This 13-mile race features a rolling course with some climbs, primarily on wood-chipped and single-track trails, offering runners beautiful fall colors and m..

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 on the outward leg, which must be delivered intact to a representative before running back to..

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 about 3,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. The course starts at Lookout Campg..

The Over the Rainbow Runs is a trail running event taking place in Kanab, Utah, featuring a 10K and a Half Marathon. Set against the stunning backdrop of the bluffs above the town, the races aim to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging participants to enjoy a "Saturday morning with..

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...

Canyonlands Ultra is a premier trail running event held in Moab, Utah, typically in the fall. Part of the Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series, it offers a range of distances including 15K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, and a challenging 100 Mile race. The course showcases Moab’s stunnin..

The Naatsisaan Trail Races, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at Navajo Mountain, Utah, features a variety of running events including the Naatsisaan Ultra, a 10-miler, and a 5K. Participants will navigate scenic and challenging courses that showcase the stunning landscapes of Dine’ Bikeyah. The event..

The Antelope Island Fall Classic 50k is a premier ultra running event held at Antelope Island State Park in Utah, featuring a challenging 50-kilometer (about 31 miles) loop course with approximately 3,900 feet of elevation gain. The race starts and finishes at the island's marina, traversing scenic..

The Moab Trail Marathon is an exhilarating running event set against the stunning backdrop of Moab, Utah. Scheduled for November 8th and 9th, 2025, it features a full marathon, half marathon, 10K adventure run, and a Kids K. This event is notable for hosting the 2025 USATF Trail Half Marathon Nation..

The Goblin Valley Trail Runs is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Goblin Valley State Park in Green River, Utah. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, the event features a variety of race options, including a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, as well as youth races. Participant..

The Dead Horse Ultra, held in Moab, Utah, is a popular trail running event featuring distances of 50 miles, 50K, 30K, and 15K. Set in November, the race offers cool weather and stunning scenery along the Magnificent Seven trail system. Runners experience technical slickrock, rugged climbs, and panor..

The Capstone 50K is a trail running event held near St. George, Utah, featuring a scenic 10K loop course with expansive desert views. Runners complete multiple loops in alternating directions—known as the "washing machine" style—to cover their race distances: 10K (1 loop), half marathon (2 loops), a..