Bear Canyon Trail Run

Sandy, United States • 11 Oct 2025

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 trails, including steep technical climbs and descents. Runners ascend 4,100 feet over 5 miles to reach the Bear Canyon traverse trail, which offers stunning views, before descending 4,100 feet over 4 miles back to the start. Participants can choose to complete one or two loops, with the double loop totaling 8,000 feet of elevation gain. The event supports cancer charity fundraising, donating all proceeds to families in need. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 mi
20mi Bear Canyon Challenge
11 mi
11mi Bear Canyon Classic
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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