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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
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Running races in Utah
33 verified events (8 confirmed dates) and 138 races in Utah with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events338 confirmed dates
Competitions138Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,250 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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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
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St. George Marathon
St. George, United States
October 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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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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Zion Ultra Marathons
Apple Valley, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.8 km102 km60 km30 km+1
Public ParkMountain+2
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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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Salt Flats Endurance Races
Wendover, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km80.47 km50 km5 km
DesertMulti-Day+3
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Utah Valley Marathon
Salt Lake City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+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 |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2027 | Revel Big Cottonwood | Salt Lake City, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2027 | St. George Marathon | St. George, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Ogden Marathon | Ogden, Utah, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km13.2 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Zion Ultra Marathons | Apple Valley, Utah, US | Trail Running | 160.8 km102 km60 km30 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 | Salt Flats Endurance Races | Wendover, Utah, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km50 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 |
| Date to be announced | Tushars Mountain Runs | Beaver, Utah, US | Trail Running | 100.1 km70.2 km41.7 km19.9 km |
| Date to be announced | Bryce Canyon Ultras | Hatch, Utah, US | Trail Running | 80 km60 km50 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | Canyonlands Ultra | Moab, Utah, US | Trail Running | 100 km80 km50 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Utah (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 33 public events and 138 individual races, including 8 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Alta, Salt Lake City, St. George, and Ogden. Notable events in the selection include Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB, Revel Big Cottonwood, and St. George Marathon.
Race distances span from 0.5 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +5,250 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Utah 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 Utah?
RunningCompass currently lists 33 verified events with 138 individual races in Utah. A total of 8 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, Revel Big Cottonwood, and St. George Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Utah?
Events in Utah focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 0.5 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Alta, Salt Lake City, St. George, and Ogden.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Utah?
The most selective courses in Utah climb up to +5,250 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 Utah?
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.