McCoy Flats Trail Events

Vernal, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

The McCoy Flats Trail Events take place Saturday, Apr 18, 2026, at McCoy Flts Rd near Vernal, Utah. The races are held in the McCoy Flats Trail Complex, a few miles southwest of Vernal.

The course uses single-track trails through desert scenery with spring desert flowers. Wildlife noted for the area includes antelope, bobcat, cottontail rabbit, and mule deer. Registration closes on Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

Distances and course records

  • 15K
  • 10K
  • 5K

Listed course records are: 15K - 1:18:04 (male) and 1:29:46 (female); 10K - 48:26 (male) and 1:11:24 (female); 5K - 27:18 (male) and 37:02 (female). When a course record is broken, the athlete who sets the new record receives a cash prize. Cash prizes are $50 for the 15K, $35 for the 10K, and $25 for the 5K; prizes are awarded separately for male and female records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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