Butterfield Canyon Marathon
Herriman, United States • 8 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Butterfield Canyon race day is held on August 8, 2026, at the Butterfield Canyon Trailhead / Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park, 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT. The event offers two distances:
- 26.2 miles
- 13.1 miles
The organizer caps races at 300 or fewer participants.
Course and aid
Both courses use single track trails, fire roads, and dirt roads through wooded canyons with mountain views. The marathon totals 26.2 miles with about +4,556 ft elevation gain and a surface mix of 72% dirt trail, 17% fire road, 10% dirt road. The half totals 13.1 miles with about +1,950 ft elevation gain and a surface mix of 81% dirt trail, 9% fire road, 8% dirt road.
Aid stations are remote and stocked with Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels/waffles, fruit, and snacks. A hydration vest or bottle is required for the marathon and strongly recommended for the half. Trail marshals will be on course.
Navigation is by pink flags, ribbons, signs, and marshals; wrong-way routes are marked with red flags. Parking is available for free around the pavilion. Post-race provisions include a bread breakfast, drinks, finisher medals, shirts, free photos, and awards by division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.