What's happening in Utah
Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Every listing links to its official source.
October 2026
Thursday, October 15
- Through Oct 31Sundance Halloween Lift Rides
Nighttime rides of 30 to 45 minutes on the Outlaw Express lift, with Halloween treats and hot chocolate.
Saturday, October 17
- Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon and 5K
A costumed Halloween half marathon, 5K and kids run, with a costume contest before the start.
Friday, October 23
- Hurricane Fall Festival and Neon Night Run
A neon-lit evening 5K and 1-mile fun run held with the city's fall festival. Registration is $25 for adults and $18 for kids.
Saturday, October 31
- Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon (Provo)
A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.
- 8 a.m.Monster Dash 5K
A Halloween 5K run or walk that raises money for teens affected by homelessness and foster care. Trick-or-treating, games and a costume contest follow at the finish.
November 2026
Friday, November 6
- Brian Head Resort projected opening day
Brian Head's projected opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. Projected dates depend on snow.
Saturday, November 7
- Through Nov 8Moab Trail Marathon
A trail marathon, half marathon, 10K adventure run and kids' race in the canyons near Moab. The half marathon hosts the 2026 USATF trail half marathon national…
- 10 a.m.Sandy Turkey Trot 5K
A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Saturday, November 14
- Time TBADead Horse Ultra
Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.
Friday, November 20
- Alta, Solitude and Park City Mountain projected opening day
Alta, Solitude and Park City Mountain all list Nov. 20 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.
Thursday, November 26
- Time TBARuntastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' half-mile run along the Jordan River Trail, billed by organizers as Utah's largest turkey trot.
- 8 a.m.Utah Human Race
A Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K that raises money for the Utah Food Bank. Entry is $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K.
Friday, November 27
- Snowbird and Snowbasin projected opening day
Snowbird and Snowbasin list Nov. 27 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.
December 2026
Saturday, December 5
- Deer Valley Resort projected opening day
Deer Valley's projected opening date for the 2026-27 season.
Friday, December 11
- Time TBAPowder Mountain Opening Day (tentative)
Powder Mountain's target opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. It depends on snow and weather.
January 2027
Thursday, January 28
- Through Jan 30Freestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley
World Cup moguls, dual moguls and aerials competitions on Deer Valley's 2002 Olympic courses.
February 2027
Saturday, February 13
- Through Feb 15Bryce Canyon Winter Festival
A Presidents Day weekend winter festival near Bryce Canyon National Park, with clinics, demonstrations and tours, many of them free.
- 9 a.m.Virgin River Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run
Southern Utah's longest-running half marathon, held on paved city trails along the Virgin River. Shorter distances are also offered.
March 2027
Saturday, March 13
- Through Mar 16Skinny Tire Spring Festival
A supported road cycling festival on routes through the red rock canyons around Moab, with four-day and two-day options.
Thursday, March 18
- Through Mar 21International Sportsmen's Expo — Salt Lake City
A hunting, fishing and outdoor expo with guides, outfitters, boats and outdoor destinations.
Saturday, March 20
- Time TBACanyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Mile
A long-running spring half marathon and 5-mile race along the Colorado River canyon into Moab.
- Through Mar 28Easter Jeep Safari
The 61st edition of the off-road vehicle gathering, with guided trail runs on Moab's backcountry routes. Trail registration opens in January 2027.
April 2027
Saturday, April 3
- Time TBASpring Tour of St. George
A spring road cycling tour on routes around St. George.
Saturday, April 24
- Time TBASalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City's annual spring marathon, which also offers shorter race distances on courses through the city.
May 2027
Saturday, May 15
- Time TBAOgden Marathon
The 26th Ogden Marathon, with a Boston-qualifying full marathon, half marathon, relay, 8.2-mile race and 5K.
June 2027
Friday, June 4
- Through Jun 5Utah Valley Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, 10K and Friday 5K, with a free kids' 1K. The marathon finishes in downtown Provo.