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Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB
Alta, United States
July 23, 2027 to July 24, 2027Date confirmed
50 km31 km10 km
High AltitudeMountain+3
USRunning Territory & Spot
Running Races in the Rocky Mountains
48 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 208 races in Rocky Mountains with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events4812 confirmed dates
Competitions208Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 515.4 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,669 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
UM Canada
Okanagan Falls, Canada
July 23, 2027 to July 25, 2027Date confirmed
515.4 km
Lakes & PondsMulti-Day+1
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Malad Valley Marathon
Malad City, United States
September 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadCulture & History+2
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Revel Big Cottonwood
Salt Lake City, United States
September 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGravel BikingRoad Cycling
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic
Durango, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
88.51 km80.47 km43.45 km40.23 km+4
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Ogden Marathon
Ogden, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km13.2 km5 km+1
MountainLakes & Ponds+3
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Salt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunLakes & Ponds
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Coeur d'Alene Marathon
Coeur d'Alene, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Lakes & PondsNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 24, 2027 | Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB | Alta, Utah, US | Trail Running | 50 km31 km10 km |
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | UM Canada | Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, CA | Triathlon | 515.4 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2027 | Malad Valley Marathon | Malad City, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Sep 11, 2027 | Revel Big Cottonwood | Salt Lake City, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Iron Horse Bicycle Classic | Durango, Colorado, US | Gravel BikingRoad Cycling | 88.51 km80.47 km43.45 km40.23 km |
| Date to be announced | Ogden Marathon | Ogden, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km13.2 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Salt Lake City Marathon | Salt Lake City, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Coeur d'Alene Marathon | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Chi-Town '' La ville des vents '' | Evanston, Wyoming, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon | Boise, Idaho, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Utah Valley Marathon | Salt Lake City, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Deseret News Marathon | Salt Lake City, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Rocky Mountains (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 48 public events and 208 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Alta, Okanagan Falls, Malad City, and Salt Lake City. Notable events in the selection include Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB, UM Canada, and Malad Valley Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 515.4 km, reaching up to +5,669 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Rocky Mountains includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Rocky Mountains?
RunningCompass currently lists 48 verified events with 208 individual races in Rocky Mountains. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB, UM Canada, and Malad Valley Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Rocky Mountains?
Events in Rocky Mountains focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 515.4 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Alta, Okanagan Falls, Malad City, and Salt Lake City.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Rocky Mountains?
The most selective courses in Rocky Mountains climb up to +5,669 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Rocky Mountains?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.