Utah
Utah Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Utah for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 107 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Utah below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Multiple ultrarunning events near Salt Lake City in early October 2026, including 100, 50, 55K, and 25K courses; top 50 Miler finishers earn Bear 100 entries.
A fall trail running event in Moab, Utah offering 15K, half marathon, marathon and 50K courses through red cliffs and desert meadows. The event uses cup less aid stations and includes free base camp camping for participants and family.
Trail races at Brighton Ski Resort featuring a 5K and an approximately 12-mile half marathon with one aid station, race shirt, finisher magnet, and paid training plans.
A 241.8 mile ultramarathon around Moab, Utah that crosses desert, canyons, slick rock and two mountain ranges near Canyonlands and Arches National Park.
Red Rock Runoff is a two loop trail run on the Pahvant Trail System near Richfield, Utah on Oct 9, 2026. The course uses the Cottonwood Kids loop and passes a historic lime kiln and the town's first jail.
Trail half marathon in Sandy, Utah featuring a 13.0 mile mostly single track course, stocked aid stations, locally made finisher medal, and a participant cap of 250.
Trail races in Settlement Canyon, Tooele UT featuring a Marathon with a Tooele Peak summit plus 23K and 10K over singletrack and ridge trails.
A charity trail event in Sandy Utah offering 5K, an 11 mile loop, and a 20 mile double loop with substantial elevation gain to raise funds for a family.
An 80s themed community 5K run and 1 mile stroll at Wheeler Historic Farm on October 10, 2026 supporting prostate cancer research, education, and patient support. The event includes costume contests, a family friendly festival, and an accessible walk..
A late-season trail running event on Antelope Island near the Great Salt Lake offering multiple distances and scenic desert ridgelines. The 2026 program adds a 75K to Frary Peak and a 10 mile singletrack loop around Bridger Bay.
A backyard ultra on Tushar Mountain trails where runners must complete a 3 mile loop every hour; entries are capped at 200, with tiered fees, shirts and medals, and awards including new ribbon sliders for ultra milestones.
A loop trail half marathon in Bountiful, Utah on October 10, 2026, that runs up North Canyon and down Mueller Park Trail. The route includes single track through pines, a five hour time cap, and amenities such as a wood burned medal and shuttle servi..
A 6 hour trail challenge in Herriman, Utah where runners repeat a 5K every hour and must finish each lap within the hour to continue. Complete all six laps for a medal, leaderboard ranking, and a chance at national prizes.
A 3.1 mile trail run in Corner Canyon with 508 ft of climbing, wooded tunnels, mountain views, and a start/finish pavilion at the Peak View Trailhead.
An ultramarathon in western Utah on the historic Pony Express Trail, offered at 50 and 100 miles on 100 percent dirt roads. The route is remote and crew supported with timing checkpoints and simple on course facilities.
A 2.75 mile Halloween obstacle run in Salt Lake City where participants carry three flags while simulated zombies try to take them, with medals for finishers.
A timed backyard ultra on the paved Jordan River trail using a 4.167 mile loop with 4, 8, and 12 hour options and live lap timing.
Cedar City Uphill Ultra on October 17, 2026 offers three loops of the "C" trail with about 7,500 feet of climbing on 100% dirt trail through sagebrush, fir and aspen.
A backyard ultra in Richfield, UT with a 6.55-mile loop every 90 minutes for up to 24 hours, offering milestone distances from 10K to about 100 miles.
A backyard ultra in Park City, Utah on October 23, 2026, featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop on Round Valley mixed trail. The race runs hour by hour until one runner remains, with milestone prizes and crew support.