Butterfield Canyon Marathon
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Butterfield Canyon Marathon
The Butterfield Canyon Marathon takes place August 28, 2027 at the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park, 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT. The event is organized by Happy Trails Running and includes marathon and half marathon distances. Races are capped at 300 or fewer participants.
Distances
- Marathon 26.2 miles total, +4,556 ft elevation
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles total, +1,950 ft elevation
The courses use mostly dirt single track with sections of fire road and dirt road. The marathon course lists segment distances and elevation changes of 9.2, 9.8, and 7.2 miles for the three legs. Surface breakdowns are provided: marathon about 80% dirt trail, 13% fire road, 7% dirt road; half marathon about 74% dirt trail, 13% fire road, 12% dirt road.
Aid stations are spaced widely. The marathon requires a hydration vest or bottle; the half marathon strongly recommends one. Aid station supplies include Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels and waffles, fruit, and other snacks. Course navigation uses pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals; wrong way routes are marked with red flags.
Runners receive a race shirt, custom locally made finisher and age medals, free race photos without watermarks, and live results. Post race food includes freshly baked cinnamon rolls and pumpkin chocolate chip bread. Packet pickup occurs Friday 3 pm to 6 pm at Sandy Salt Lake Running Store in Sandy; race day pickup begins early on race day. Registration closes August 27 at 11:59 PM MT; late registration details and fees vary by date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
