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26 events

October 2026

Thursday, October 15

  • Through Oct 31
    Sundance Halloween Lift RidesOutdoors · Sundance Mountain Resort, Sundance

    Nighttime rides of 30 to 45 minutes on the Outlaw Express lift, with Halloween treats and hot chocolate.

Saturday, October 17

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 31

  • Time TBA
    Runtastic Haunted Half Marathon (Provo)Outdoors · Provo Canyon, Provo

    A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.

  • 8 a.m.
    Monster Dash 5KOutdoors · Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray

    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

Saturday, November 7

  • Through Nov 8
    Moab Trail MarathonOutdoors · Moab

    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 5KOutdoors · Lone Peak Park, Sandy

    A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Saturday, November 14

  • Time TBA
    Dead Horse UltraOutdoors · Gemini Bridges Trailhead, Moab

    Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.

Friday, November 20

Thursday, November 26

  • Time TBA
    Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey TrotOutdoors · Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

    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 RaceOutdoors · Sandy Promenade, Sandy

    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

December 2026

Saturday, December 5

Friday, December 11

January 2027

Thursday, January 28

February 2027

Saturday, February 13

  • Through Feb 15
    Bryce Canyon Winter FestivalOutdoors · Ruby's Inn, Bryce Canyon City

    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 RunOutdoors · Dixie Convention Center, St. George

    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 16
    Skinny Tire Spring FestivalOutdoors · Downtown Moab and area roads, Moab

    A supported road cycling festival on routes through the red rock canyons around Moab, with four-day and two-day options.

Thursday, March 18

Saturday, March 20

  • Time TBA
    Canyonlands Half Marathon and 5 MileOutdoors · Highway 191 and Highway 128, Moab

    A long-running spring half marathon and 5-mile race along the Colorado River canyon into Moab.

  • Through Mar 28
    Easter Jeep SafariOutdoors · Moab

    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

Saturday, April 24

  • Time TBA
    Salt Lake City MarathonOutdoors · Salt Lake City

    Salt Lake City's annual spring marathon, which also offers shorter race distances on courses through the city.

May 2027

Saturday, May 15

  • Time TBA
    Ogden MarathonOutdoors · Ogden Canyon to downtown Ogden

    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 5
    Utah Valley MarathonOutdoors · Provo Canyon to Provo

    A marathon, half marathon, 10K and Friday 5K, with a free kids' 1K. The marathon finishes in downtown Provo.