Which Utah cities have the most races?
Salt Lake City (12), Ogden (8), South Jordan (5), Highland (4) have the most upcoming races in Utah. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Utah · Race calendar
Running Races in Utah
Every upcoming running race in Utah, all 91 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
91 upcoming races · 19 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Utah races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Races by City in Utah
Soonest Races in Utah
91 total Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Salt Lake City, Utah South Jordan, UTFrom $26Details Sat, Sep 12, 20262026 Flutie 5K for Autism Salt Lake City, UTFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Smiles Ahead 5K Highland, UTFrom $35Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - St. George Washington, UTFrom $43Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Day of Service Fun Run & 5K! Mona, UTFreeRegister Sat, Sep 19, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Highland, UT (38) Highland, UTFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 19, 2026Diaspora Run: Utah Capitol Lawn Takeover Salt Lake City, UTFrom $20Register Thu, Sep 24, 2026Run with the Wolves XC Meet #1 Bluffdale, UTFrom $7Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Ability 1st Utah 23rd Annual Run, Walk & Roll Provo, UTFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Erik Gray Challenge at Southview Trails Cedar city, UTFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Witch Run Half Marathon - 10K - 5K West Jordan, UTFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Utah Marathon (Full/Merikos/Half/10k/5k) Oakley, UTFrom $52Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Utah
What race distances can I run in Utah?
Utah has 5K (74), 10K (36), Half Marathon (39), Marathon (10), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Utah?
October is the busiest month for races in Utah, with 27 of the 91, followed by November with 16. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Utah races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 19 races in Utah with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:11, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail races in Utah?
Yes, 9 races around Utah get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.