2015-03-24



We love a good run, and it makes it more fun doing it with friends at an organized event, especially one with a theme.

Below is a list of runs coming up in Utah. Because most runners will travel anywhere in the state for a good run, we have not organized it by county, but by date. (Thanks to Alyssa Craig…some of these came from her post about running. Make sure to check it out for tips!)

We would like this list to be an ongoing list, so if you know of one we have missed, please leave us a comment or email us at contact@enjoyutah.org. Check back often, as we will be adding runs as we hear about them. This list is guaranteed to grow! Thanks!

Westminster Nurse Anesthesia 1st Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk
Saturday March 28, 2015 – Sugarhouse

Proceeds to benefit the Westminster Nurse Anesthesia Program. We will be using the money we raise to help our students with the expenses of traveling to different clinical sites and purchasing simulation equipment. We also hope to raise awareness in the community about Nurse Anesthesia.

Quest of The Pony Express 5k
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Saturday April 11, 2015 – Camp Floyd in Fairfield

Come experience the life of a pony express rider and reenact the ride in your running shoes from Camp Floyd to St. Joseph, Missouri and back on April 11th at 10am.  Deliver the mail in your own haversack, take an oath for the pony express, visit the paymaster, and more!

Transplant Superhero 5k
Saturday April 11, 2015 – Liberty Park

The Transplant Buddy Foundation proudly presents Transplant Superhero 5K FUN Run/Walk for all ages. Join our efforts in raising funds and awareness for transplant patients and support those superheroes who have selflessly given a gift of life to others.

Run For Your Life Diabetes 5k
Saturday April 11, 2015 – Sugarhouse Park

We have designed this 5K and health fair in an attempt to educate members of our own community on Type 2 Diabetes.

Miles For Mitchell
Saturday April 25, 2015 - Herriman

Miles for Mitchell is a 5K run held in memory of Mitchell Jones, who passed away on March 2, 2013 at the age of 10 from acute heart failure as a result of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Ghost Town 5k
Saturday April 25, 2015 – Tooele

YEE HAW! Welcome to the 2015 Ghost Town Spring Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon and 5k – The PERFECT way to kick-off your triathlon season with swim at Pratt Aquatic Center, fast bike through the roads west of Tooele, and run throughout town.

DoDo Dash
Saturday April 25, 2015 – Sugarhouse

Each year we gear up and head to the park for an invigorating competitive 5k run. The proceeds are always designated for charity. In years past we have donated to the Utah Food Bank to stomp out hunger. This years agenda is to give back to our community, by allocating monies to Sugar House Park running trail. We, as runners, want to be “Runners 4 Trails”.

Tulip Festival Half Marathon
Saturday April 25, 2015 – Thanksgiving Point

Runners will travel through the Thanksgiving Point 55-acre estate Garden (through over 250,000 tulips, over waterfalls, through the Italian, Secret, and Parterre Gardens), over 5 miles of paths through the meandering Thanksgiving Point 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, and crossing the Jordan River twice.

Cookie Chaser 2k/5k and 10k
Saturday May 2, 2015 - Herriman

The race is organized by the Oquirrh Girl Scout Service Unit to generate support and raise awareness for Girls Scouts of Utah

May the Fourth Be With You
Saturday May 2, 2015 – West Jordan

We invite you to come in or out of costume, but please be respectful of others when bringing props or costume-wear. Come dressed as your favorite space cowboy, villian, swing around that lightsaber, push a stroller/pod racer down the track, or come as any other sci/fi character.

Unified Firefighter’s Outreach Half-Marathon and 5k
Saturday, May 9, 2015 - Herriman

The race will benefit Angel's Hands Foundation, hosted by Unified Firefighter's Outreach.

Goldilocks Salt Lake
Saturday May 9, 2015 – Salt Lake

Goldilocks helps provide real-hair wigs to women in cancer treatments. Hair donations are collected at the event.

Dino Half
Saturday May 9, 2015 – Vernal

If you’ve never seen Dry Fork Canyon in Vernal than you haven’t experienced one of the most awe inspiring and “rustic” canyons in Utah! The Half Marathon is 13.1 miles and starts at 7:30 a.m. The Dino Dash is a half mile and is for Kids 12 years old and under and starts at 10:30 a.m.  Parents may run with their kids!

Smithfield Health Days Fun Run
Saturday May 9, 2015 -  Smithfield

Part of Smithfield’s Health Days

Blue Rock Run
Saturday May 9, 2015 – Tooele

Fun 5k raising money for USU Tooele Scholarship.

Temple To Temple Run – CLICK HERE for DISCOUNT!
Saturday May 16, 2015 - American Fork

This is a 14.5 mile run starting from the Timpanogos Temple and traveling along the Murdock Canal and Provo River Trail and finish at the Provo Temple. Proceeds from this race will benefit LDS Charities and their efforts around the world.

5k Race For Kids
Saturday May 16, 2015 - Murray

3rd Annual 5K Race to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Valley

Midnight 5k
Friday May 22, 2015 – St George

A spectacular course at the former municipal airport. Participants will get to race down the airport runway with fantastic views of the entire town. This event is a can't miss race with lots of rocking tunes, amazing glowing giveaways, and glow awards!

Color Me Rad
Saturday May 23, 2015 – Utah State Fairpark

Color Me Rad is loosely based on the Hindu Festival of Colors, otherwise known as Holi. The festive colors used are a sign of winter’s end and spring’s new beginnings. Or in the case of RAD; the color represents the end of lame runs and the beginning of fun runs.

5k Run Dead
Saturday May 23, 2015 – Salt Lake City

5KRunDead zombie runs will exceed your expectations for fun! 100% of proceeds benefit scientific research on cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

The Great Inflatable Race
Saturday May 30, 2015 - Murray

It's the wackiest, craziest, and bounciest obstacle fun run to hit the nation! The concept of this unique fun run are the giant inflatable obstacles spread throughout the course that bounce, bump, and slide you all over the place!

T.H.A.T. Half
Saturday May 30, 2015 - Eureka

Join Tintic High Athletic Teams (T.H.A.T) for their 1st ever Half-Marathon, 10k, or 5k race starting and finishing at Tintic High School. Proceeds from the race will benefit high school athletic teams.

16 Crossings Trail Run
Saturday June 13, 2015 -  Smithfield

The Outlaw 5k
Saturday June 20, 2015 - Herriman

This is a very fun 5K that is mostly run on the paved trail system through Herriman. Runners will enjoy the variety that this course offers. There is some uphill and downhill while winding through the paved trails.

Run Through The Lavender Fun Run
Saturday June 27, 2015 – Young Living Farms in Mona

This June breathe in the fresh aroma of lavender as you race on a scenic course through our 200 fragrant, blossoming acres of brilliant purple and help us kick off our Lavender Day celebration!

Bubble Run – Click here to join our Enjoy Utah team!
Saturday July 11, 2015 – Utah State Fairgrounds

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory.

Draper Days 1k and 5k
Saturday July 18, 2015 – Draper

Draper Days 1k and 5k Races take place starting at 7 am on July 18, 2015

Pioneer Day Raft and Run
Friday July 24, 2015 - Canyon Glen Park, Provo

Supporting single mothers who dream of earning their college degree to improve their quality of life. The Pioneer Day Raft and Run is a one-of-kind race that combines five miles of race rafting with a 5K run (or walk).

Potter Run
Saturday August 1, 2015 – West Jordan

Wizards and Muggles are invited out for a 5K Fun Run to remember. The Third Annual Potter Run! Proceeds will benefit HopeKids Utah.

Escape Ogden Water War Run
Friday August 15, 2015 – Ogden

Starting at 10:00AM in the heat of the day of August a jail break will occur. Hundreds of runners dressed in prison garb will hear a siren and be hosed by coppers (volunteers) with hoses, super soakers and more. Along the course you will have coppers (volunteers) jump out of bushes and hose you down.

Midvale Rotary 5k (The Harvest Days run)
August 16, 2014 – Midvale

Join the Midvale Rotary Club in the annual 5K Run and Walk.

The Color Run – Click here for DISCOUNT!
Saturday August 22, 2015 – Salt Lake City

The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.

NF Walk
Saturday August 29, 2015 – Sugarhouse

Join the Children's Tumor Foundation at Sugarhouse Park for the fifth annual Salt Lake City NF Walk

The Dirty Dash
Saturday September 19, 2015 – Soldier Hollow
The Dirty Dash is a mud run obstacle course where a military boot camp meets your inner five-year-old’s fantasy and subsequently converts boy to man and then man to swine. All you’ll need is a complete lack of shame to wallow in pits of mud and a smile to show through at the end!

Top of Utah Run
Saturday September 19, 2015 – Logan
This 5K course starts at the southeast corner of Merlin Olsen Park and will follow the last 2.5 miles of the NordicTrack Top of Utah Marathon course. It will pass by the Historical Tabernacle and Downtown areas before passing below the century old LDS Temple.

Superhero Run
Saturday September 26, 2015 – Location TBD
The superhero run was started as way to encourage people to awaken their inner superhero and take action for a worthy cause. At Specialty Hospital of Utah, as for so many families and individuals in our communities, the worthy cause is bravely facing chronic illnesses and medical conditions.

Witches Brew HaHa
Saturday October 2, 2015 – Gardner Village
Wear your Witchy best and bring the family in costume to kick-off the Halloween Season at Gardner Village! Run with the world famous Gardner Village Witches! PLUS, you’ll enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa, treats for the kids and a halloween fun run like no other in Utah!

Heber Valley Wild
Saturday October 17, 2015 – Heber
This is a trail race at Wasatch Mountain State Park.  There is a distance for everyone 5k / 10k / Half Marathon.

Snow Canyon Half and 5k
Saturday November 7, 2015 – St George
This Half Marathon is a beautiful route through the scenic landscape of Snow Canyon State Park. The course is USATF CERTIFIED primarily downhill, super fast and challenging! It is one of the most breathtaking courses St. George has to offer! 5K runners will start at Snow Canyon High School and run on the surrounding trails that finish on the High School track. Move It! Kids events will take place on the track and the surrounding areas of the High School.

Holiday Turkey Trot
Saturday November 21, 2015 – Smithfield
10K – 6.2 miles 5K – 3.1 miles 1 mile

Santa Run
Saturday November 21, 2015 – Salt Lake
Saturday November 28, 2015 – Ogden
Saturday December 5, 2015 – Provo
This timed fun run is the best way to start the Holiday Season. ALL RUNNERS MUST DRESS UP AS SANTA CLAUS!!! . Along your 5K course you will have Santa's Helpers(Volunteers) dressed with green shirts and hats handing out Milk & Cookies to aid the runners.

Beat The New Year 5k
Thursday December 31, 2015 – Salt Lake City

Upcoming runs
Runs to look forward to next year or in the distant future. Dates undetermined. Check back later for them to be added to the list.

Night of The Running Dead (usually October)

Utah Human Race (usually November)

A Run To Remember

Jingle Bell Run (usually December)

Chili Open (usually in January)

Wild Good Chase (usually in February)

Chasing Cupid (usually February)

Race To Reduce Bullying (usually in March)

Riverton 5k and Half Marathon (usually in March)

Blacklight Run (usually in March)

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