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Utah Spartan Weekend

Name: Utah Spartan Weekend
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Huntsville

Huntsville, United States • 11-12 Jul 2026

Utah Spartan Trifecta Weekend - Snowbasin Ski Resort

The Utah Spartan Trifecta Weekend takes place at Snowbasin Ski Resort on Mount Ogden near Huntsville, UT. The weekend features off-road obstacle course races across technical alpine terrain at a former 2002 Winter Olympics venue, including a reported 3,000-foot vertical climb and scenic mountain views. A scenic gondola ride and on-site dining options are part of the event experience.

Race formats and support options include:

5 km Sprint - 20 obstacles
10 km Super - 25 obstacles
21 km Beast - 30 obstacles
1–3 km Kids Race with obstacles
Spectator access

The program notes team registration options that allow teams to share start times and mentions volunteer and VIP services. The weekend also features a separate Spartan Trail Race.

Participant feedback from prior events includes reports of limited on-course support, sparse in-race and post-race snacks, and slow check-in processes, alongside positive remarks about the race experience. Hosting and local partners are listed as event supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Huntsville

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Beast

10 km

Super

5 km

Sprint

Kids Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Backyard Ultra of Northern Utah

Mantua

Backyard Ultra

4 mi

A backyard ultra on a flat, fast 4.1-mile loop around Utah's scenic Mantua Reservoir. The event is scheduled for late spring 2026. This format allows runners to test their limits without a mandatory final distance.

Saturday May 30

Coldwater In Your Veins

Backyard Ultra

A Last Person Standing trail event in North Ogden where runners repeat a 7.7 mile loop with 1,200 feet of climb each loop until only one runner remains; crew space and basic amenities are provided at the Horse Corral.

Thu - Thu Jun-Sep 4-17

O-Sho Trail Series

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5 km

An evening trail series in Ogden with three 5k races in April, June, and September along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Series passes and individual entries are available and fields are limited to 75 runners per race.

Saturday Jul 11

Muddy Dash - Salt Lake City, UT

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Mud Run / Obstacle Run

Experience a fun and muddy day at the Golden Spike Event Center featuring twelve obstacles and mud pits. Join a non competitive course where participants can run, crawl, and slide through several miles of mud.