Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races - May 22, 2027
Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races is held in the foothills above Salt Lake City, Utah. The event is organized by Open Range Races and presented by Dented Brick Distillery. The main venue and many start and finish locations are near Hogle Zoo at 2600 Sunnyside Ave.
The event offers these distances:
- 50 Miles
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 2K Family Loop
Courses use winding singletrack and offer wide mountain and city views. Notable course details from the organizer: the 10K climbs about 1,200 feet, the half marathon includes about 2,800 feet of climbing and is a point-to-point that starts near Ensign Peak, and the 50 mile course has about 10,300 feet of gain. GPX files will be available for all distances.
Race operations and participant rules: required kit includes 2.5L bladder(s) and a headlamp among other items. Medals are issued to all finishers. There are no drop bags; runners should carry needed nutrition and gear. Aid stations will offer water, Nuun hydration, basic snacks, and standard ultra aid station food. Poles are permitted and headphones are allowed with awareness of others. Dogs are not allowed on course. For the 50 mile distance, one pacer per runner is allowed under specified conditions.
Registration opens August 6, 2026 and closes May 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM MT. Half marathon participants must arrange their own transportation to the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
