Butterfield Canyon Marathon

Herriman, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Butterfield Canyon Marathon and Half Marathon take place on August 8, 2026, at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park, 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT 84096. The event offers two distances:

  • 26.2 miles (marathon)
  • 13.1 miles (half marathon)

Registration has tiered pricing (early, normal, late). Late registration begins in July and closes August 7 at 11:59 PM MT. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Salt Lake Running store in Sandy. Same-day registration is not available.

Runners receive a race shirt, a locally made finisher medal, free race photos, live results, and a post-race breakfast provided by Great Harvest Bread. Overall and age-group awards are given for top finishers. Parking is free around the pavilion.

Course and logistics

Both courses start and finish at the Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park and use single track trails around Butterfield and Yellow Fork Canyon. The marathon totals 26.2 miles with about +4,556 ft elevation and is roughly 72% dirt trail, 17% fire road, and 10% dirt road. The half marathon is 13.1 miles with about +1,950 ft elevation and is roughly 81% dirt trail, 9% fire road, and 8% dirt road.

Aid stations provide Tailwind, water, gels/waffles, fruit, and other snacks. The marathon has two widely spaced aid stations; the half has one. A hydration vest or bottle is required for the marathon and strongly recommended for the half. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals; wrong-way routes are marked with red flags. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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