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Bear Canyon Trail Run

Sandy, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Bear Canyon Trail Run

The Bear Canyon Trail Run is an annual trail running event held in Sandy, Utah. The 2026 edition is listed for October 10, 2026. The event uses trails in Hidden Valley Park and names the Trail of the Eagle and Cherry Canyon Logging Trail as part of the course.

Race formats offered include:

  • 5K
  • Bear Canyon Classic: 11 miles, option for two loops
  • Bear Canyon Challenge: 20 miles

The Classic course is described as an 11 mile loop with a steep 4,100' climb and steep descents. Course terrain and elevation change are highlighted as significant features of the route. The start location is given as 2860 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT 84092.

The event is organized as a charity fundraiser. Proceeds support a family in need and the broader mission to aid cancer patients and their families. The organizer notes a designated beneficiary for recent editions and states that contributions from the event support that work.

Additional pages referenced on the event site list separate race information for the 5K, the classic 11 mile race, and the 20 mile challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Sandy

Race information

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