🏃 Races in Utah

Gather at Bluffdale City Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to walk or run a 5K in celebration of those who've served our country, with all proceeds supporting the Wounded Warrior Project and the veterans they help through life's greatest challenges. The event kicks off with the national anthem and a tribute at the park's veterans memorial, followed by inspiring words from a Wounded Warrior Project veteran, then your choice of a full 5K or Kids Dash. Finish strong knowing that your participation directly supports wounded warriors and reinforces the promise that we never leave our heroes behind.

Get ready to explore Utah's stunning Goblin Valley, where you'll run past thousands of unique mushroom-shaped rock formations called hoodoos on scenic single-track trails through protected desert landscape. Whether you choose the epic 50K ultra, the sweeping marathon with 360-degree views, the half marathon looping through all the park's trail systems, or the 10K option, you'll experience breathtaking vistas that you simply can't find anywhere else. This brand new trail running adventure is an unforgettable way to connect with one of nature's most spectacular geological wonders.

Get ready to pedal through one of Utah's most surreal landscapes on gravel bikes, mountain bikes, or e-bikes at this incredible Dirt Festival weekend event in Green River. You'll cruise past thousands of otherworldly mushroom-shaped rock formations called Goblins, spot old mining ghost towns and ancient petroglyphs etched into the cliffs, and soak in panoramic views of the protected Utah terrain. Choose your adventure from three routes ranging from 38 to 70 miles, whether you want to take it easy or push hard through the magical desert.

Head to Highland, UT for a spooky-themed running experience with distances ranging from 5K up to the full marathon, all designed to feel personal and laid-back without sacrificing that competitive spark. Whether you're hunting down a personal best, collecting another cool medal for your wall, or just looking to get outside with your running crew, you'll find a well-organized course with helpful volunteers and a welcoming vibe that keeps things fun and pressure-free. Lace up your fastest shoes or settle into your favorite pace—US Road Running races are built by runners, for runners who want an actual community experience on race day.

Join us in Highland, UT for the Gobbler 5K, 10K, or half marathon—an approachable racing experience designed to welcome runners and walkers of all levels, from those hunting personal records to folks just enjoying a morning outdoors with friends. You'll appreciate the intimate, personal atmosphere combined with solid organization: well-marked courses, supportive staff, finisher medals, and a genuinely friendly community vibe. Whether you're chasing series points, collecting commemorative medals, or simply ready for some good people and fresh air, bring your enthusiasm and we'll take care of the rest.

Get ready to run through beautiful farmland in Hurricane while enjoying a Halloween celebration at Fisher Family Farm! Whether you're tackling the 5K as a single loop, conquering the half marathon's four laps with candy stops along the way, or teaming up with friends for the relay, this festive event welcomes runners of all abilities to have a spooktacular good time. You and your family will love the community vibe as you collect treats at each station and celebrate together at the finish line.

Get ready to tackle a fantastic triathlon experience right at scenic Quail Creek Reservoir, conveniently situated just a short 10-minute drive from St George, Hurricane, and Sand Hollow Reservoir. Whether you're going for the Sprint distance or challenging yourself with the Olympic course (which repeats the Sprint route for an extended adventure), you'll enjoy stunning scenery paired with a course that'll really test your abilities. Fair warning: this isn't a walk in the park, but the beautiful surroundings make every hard-earned mile worth it!

Start your Thanksgiving Day the active way at Utah's biggest turkey trot in Lehi, where you can run a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or bring the kids for the 1/2 Mile fun run along the beautiful Jordan River Trail. You'll head home with awesome gear including a long-sleeve race shirt, a fantastic finisher medal, stickers, vendor swag, and professional photos, plus category winners get to celebrate with gold, silver, or bronze medals. After crossing the finish line, warm up with hot chocolate and pumpkin pie before heading to your Thanksgiving table—and spots are filling up fast, so get registered today!

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with this festive 5K running through Downtown Logan and its charming neighborhoods on mostly sidewalk routes. Bring your family along for a fun morning that includes a complimentary Santa hat, and stick around afterward to snap some merry photos with Santa himself who'll be cheering on all the runners. Registration secures your spot and comes with your festive gear, so sign up soon to join in on the Christmas cheer and celebration!

Lace up and join us on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 AM in Marriott-Slaterville for a community 5K run and walk honoring the incredible legacy of Medal of Honor recipient George E. Wahlen and supporting the veterans in our area. Your participation directly helps fund activities, entertainment, and special programs at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home in Ogden, where former service members receive top-notch medical care and rehabilitation in a dignified, welcoming setting. Together, we celebrate the sacrifices of those who served and ensure they continue to thrive with enriching experiences and compassionate support.

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping zombie adventure in Midway, UT where you'll sprint through a terrifying 5K course filled with lurking undead, creepy atmospheres, and challenging obstacles designed to keep you on your toes. You'll need to dodge chasing zombies, navigate action-packed barriers, and push through an immersive fog and soundscape experience that makes this far more than just a typical run. Your goal is straightforward: make it to the finish line alive and uninfected while testing your speed, courage, and survival instincts along the way.

Get ready to explore Utah's stunning red rock trails in November 2026 with flexible racing options that work for your schedule! The Saturday half marathon is recognized as the USATF National Championship, and we're offering the half marathon again on Sunday so you have your pick of days—plus the marathon, 10K, and kids race are available Saturday only. Sign up early since Saturday events typically sell out by June, though the Sunday half marathon should have spots available through early October.

Get ready to pound some amazing Moab trails with Mad Moose Events' Run Moab Series, offering distances from 15k all the way up to 100K for every adventurer out there. You'll navigate sandy washes, tricky double track, and jaw-dropping vistas of the La Sals mountains, iconic red rock formations, and stunning canyon landscapes while connecting with fellow trail runners who share your passion. This is your chance to challenge yourself, soak in one of the most beautiful trail running destinations around, and become part of a thriving ultrarunning community.

Get ready to tackle the Dead Horse Ultra in scenic Moab, Utah, where you'll test your endurance against stunning desert landscapes. This challenging race will push your limits while treating you to some of the most breathtaking views in the Southwest!

Get ready to run through the stunning landscapes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on Saturday, November 21, 2026, where you can choose between a full marathon, half marathon, or 4-miler while enjoying professional timing, on-course support, live music, and a finisher's medal. Your registration fee supports important community health and wellness initiatives on the Navajo Nation, and you'll have the chance to compete for overall and age-group awards. Located just 23 miles northeast of Kayenta, Arizona, this scenic race weekend features pre-race fuel, post-race celebration with live entertainment, and plenty of swag to take home.

Join runners everywhere for this festive virtual race where you can complete your run on whatever course works best for you, then simply share your results online. You'll earn a fantastic medal, bib, and shirt to commemorate your participation in this fun Halloween-themed event. It's a flexible way to join the celebration and get some great race swag while supporting the Morgan, UT running community.

Get ready to explore some of the most breathtaking scenery on Diné Bikeyah at this October 31, 2026 event in Navajo Mountain, Utah, where you can choose between an ultra, 10-mile, or 5K option with staggered start times throughout the day. The 10-miler and ultra both kick off from Navajo Mountain High School and take you on an incredible journey across dirt roads, doubletrack, and single track terrain, looping around Lost Mesa with stunning views from the northeast side of the mountain. You can register online anytime up until your race begins, so lace up and join us for an unforgettable trail running adventure.

Lace up the day after Thanksgiving for this fun 5K run in Ogden where you can burn off that holiday feast alongside your loved ones! Your registration package is loaded with perks like a raffle ticket (with a chance to win free Ogden Marathon entry and Shokz headphones), shoe demos to try out new gear, refreshments to refuel, and exclusive Black Friday shopping coupons. Gather your family and friends for a great morning of running, giveaways, and incredible deals to kick off your holiday shopping season!

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at this fun community running event in North Ogden, Utah, brought to you by The Hobbyjogger Project for their fourth year running! Lace up for an early morning start at 8 AM from McGriff Park, where you'll tackle a scenic 2-lap 3K course that you can run solo or with a friend as a relay team. Stick around for the best part—you could win delicious homemade pies, and grab a commemorative shirt while they last!

Gear up in your spookiest costume and head to Ogden this Halloween season for a festive 5K that's flatter and more fun than ever! We've redesigned the course around Weber High School based on last year's feedback, making it perfect for runners of all abilities who want to celebrate the season while getting some exercise in. Best of all, every dollar you raise goes directly to Make-A-Wish Utah, helping make dreams come true for kids facing serious health challenges.

Get ready to jog through Historic Downtown Ogden dressed in a festive Santa suit while enjoying music throughout the entire course at this fun 5K event. You'll be fueled along the way by elves manning milk and cookie stations, and the race kicks off right before the beloved Ogden Holiday Light Parade down Washington Boulevard. As the original and biggest Santa Run in Utah, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season with other runners in the community.

Get ready to run an incredible loop course through the stunning Rocky Mountains starting and finishing right at Weber State University's Football Stadium in Ogden, Utah. You'll tackle a mix of rolling hills and thrilling descents while soaking in gorgeous views of the Wasatch Mountains and Ogden River Parkway, complete with beautiful fall scenery that makes every mile special. Cross that finish line to cheers from the bleachers as your final moments are displayed on the Jumbotron, and you'll take home your race bib, custom t-shirt, commemorative necklace, and a swag bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

Join us for the Mountain Warfare Tournament right here in Ogden, Utah, where getting your squad signed up is straightforward and easy. High school teams can register as a group and we'll handle collecting player details afterward, though you'll need to bring your own jerseys. For all other competitive teams and fun games, just start with team registration, then have each player sign up individually with their game jersey selection and pick your team from the list.

Get ready to embrace winter adventure at the Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort just outside Zion National Park, where you'll choose your own distance from 5k up to 150 miles and complete it within 52 hours. You'll loop through scenic terrain on your own terms, mixing and matching from 1-mile, 2-mile, and 3-mile loops (runnable in either direction) to craft exactly the distance that calls to you. This event celebrates movement, exploration, and connection with fellow runners—because the real win is the journey itself, not the clock.

Get ready to celebrate Halloween while running in Utah's most exciting seasonal party race! Whether you're tackling the 13.1-mile half marathon through scenic Provo Canyon with creepy stops at Spook Alley and a graveyard, racing the 5K in full costume, or bringing the kids for their own fun run, there's something spooky for everyone. Show off your creative costume in the contests, enjoy festive Halloween celebrations, and if you want even more thrills, head over to Salt Lake City for their haunted races on October 16–17, 2026!

Gather with the St. George community on November 7 at Crosby Confluence Park for a meaningful trail run and walk celebrating resilience and honoring those affected by stomach cancer. Whether you're a survivor, currently battling the disease, supporting a loved one, or remembering someone special, every step you take matters and contributes to raising awareness for this important cause. Lace up to support patients and caregivers while joining a compassionate group of runners and walkers united in hope.

Lace up your shoes and head to Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on November 14, 2026, where runners of all ages can participate in either the 5K race or the Kids 1K Fun Run. This community gathering unites everyone around a meaningful mission—your participation and donations directly support rehabilitation and recovery efforts for people rebuilding their lives after serious injuries. Come be part of something bigger and help transform caring hearts into real change for Ukraine.

Join runners and walkers of all abilities in Salt Lake City for this community-powered event that honors Lauren McCluskey's memory while championing safer campuses nationwide. You'll be part of a movement bringing together students, families, and advocates to fund real solutions for relationship violence and stalking prevention on college campuses. Beyond the race itself, you'll enjoy educational resources, fun activities, mascot appearances, and the satisfaction of knowing your participation directly supports meaningful systemic change in campus safety and accountability.

Get ready for Utah's most beloved Halloween running celebration in Salt Lake City! Whether you're tackling the 13.1-mile half marathon through scenic canyons and a creepy graveyard, racing the 5K in costume, or bringing your little ones under 12 to the Kids Run, there's something spooky for everyone—plus awesome individual and group costume contests at Sugar House Park. If you can't get enough of the Halloween spirit, don't miss the second weekend of frightful fun at our Provo race on October 31, 2026!

Join us this Thanksgiving for a meaningful morning of running and walking in Sandy as part of Utah's beloved holiday 5K/10K tradition—now in its 21st year with nearly 5,000 participants expected. Your entry fee goes directly to Utah Food Bank to combat a serious local issue: over 445,000 Utahns, including one in five children, face food insecurity and need our help. Whether you're competing for speed, enjoying a casual family walk, or decked out in festive costumes, every step you take puts nourishing meals on tables for hungry neighbors across the state.

Get ready to celebrate your love of pie while staying active on South Jordan's gorgeous Jordan River Trail in this inaugural fun run featuring a 5.6K route (that extra .6K is basically built-in pie compensation). Enjoy a casual, untimed experience with prizes for the speediest runners and most creative pie or Thanksgiving-themed outfits, then stick around for a pie eating contest if you're feeling particularly adventurous. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while indulging your sweet tooth and getting some great exercise in.

Join fellow runners and walkers in South Jordan, Utah for a fun, laid-back Gobbler event featuring 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances that celebrate community over cutthroat competition. Whether you're hunting for a personal record, collecting commemorative medals, or just enjoying a morning outside with friends, you'll find a well-organized course with supportive staff and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Come as you are—whether you're sprinting, strolling, or somewhere in between—and leave with a finisher's medal and memories of a genuinely friendly race day.

Join the Wasatch Trails Collective for a meaningful celebration of Día de los Muertos on November 1st at Tracy Aviary's Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake, where runners and walkers of all paces can participate in this third annual 5K starting at 10 A.M. The festivities continue until 2 P.M., creating a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community while supporting the Salt Lake Community Bail Fund, which helps individuals navigate the bail system and provides crucial assistance with immigration bonds and legal appointments. By lacing up your shoes that morning, you'll be directly supporting efforts to fight economic injustice and stand alongside communities that need it most.

Join us for the Friday the 13K in beautiful St. George, Utah, where you'll run 13 kilometers through this scenic southwestern town. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun Friday outing, this race is the perfect way to challenge yourself and enjoy the great outdoors!

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween-themed running adventure in St. George, UT, where you can choose between a 5K or 13K distance and show off your costume while you race! Whether you're going for the shorter route or the longer challenge, you'll enjoy a festive atmosphere designed for runners of every ability, plus every finisher takes home a long-sleeve shirt and custom medal. Feeling extra brave? Go for the Deadly Double and complete both distances for the ultimate fall running experience!

Get ready to dash through Vineyard's scenic, easy-to-run flat trails at this fun winter event featuring both a 5K and a 1K kids race, all while knowing you'll snag a delicious complimentary Dairy Queen Blizzard voucher just for showing up! The 5K will be officially chip-timed for accurate personal records, while the kids race keeps things casual and fun without timing technology. Bring your stroller, your little ones, your furry friend, or run alongside your kids—everyone's welcome, just remember that stroller-bound children aren't eligible for overall awards and pups need to start in the back.

Lace up and run for a great cause this October in Washington City, Utah, where USA Project Valor and Badizo are hosting a 5K to support homeless veterans in Southern Utah. Whether you hit the pavement at Sullivan Park on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 am or join virtually from your couch, your participation helps provide housing and hope to veterans who need it most. Check in starts at 7:00 am, and you can choose to run, walk, or participate however works best for you.