Bear Trap Trail Races
Tooele, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Bear Trap Trail Races
The event takes place in Settlement Canyon, Tooele County, Utah, on trails in the Oquirrh Mountains with views of Tooele Valley and surrounding peaks. Distances offered include:
- Marathon - ~26.5 miles, ~8,000 ft vertical
- 23K - ~14.8 miles, ~3,500 ft vertical
- 10K - ~6.2 miles, ~1,800 ft vertical
The layout uses three unique loops that return to a common Start/Finish Area. Loop A is about 6.20 miles with roughly 1,800 ft of vert, marked purple, and includes Ridge Trail, Bottom/Muddy Trail, and Left Hand Fork Trail. Loop B is about 8.6 miles with roughly 1,700 ft of vert, marked blue, and includes Dark Trail, Old Kennecott Road, Bench Trail, and Left Hand Fork Trail. Loop C is about 8.2 miles with roughly 1,600 ft of vert, marked red, and includes Skyline Ridge Trail, foothill ATV trails, and Left Hand Fork Road.
The marathon comprises Loops A, B, and C plus a 3.5-mile out-and-back summit section to Tooele Peak for marathon entrants only. There are no on-course aid stations aside from the Start/Finish Area; participants are advised to carry sufficient hydration, food, and weather gear. Cutoffs are set by elapsed time for each distance. The event is USATF sanctioned and awards modest prizes to the top three men and women in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.