Ultra Marathon Races in Utah
Browse 49 ultra marathon trail running and hiking routes in Utah. Distance range: 26.5 mi to 293.2 mi. Elevation gain: 110 ft to 178,319 ft. Each route includes terrain analysis, elevation profiles, and pacing recommendations.
Key Takeaways
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type | Race Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedgoat 50K | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah | 32.4 mi | 10,990 ft | race | — |
| Wasatch Front 100 | Davis County, Utah | 96.5 mi | 1,802 ft | race | — |
| Moab 240 | Bears Ears National Monument, Utah | 239.6 mi | 19,476 ft | race | — |
| Donner Reed Party and Mormon Pioneer Trail | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah | 26.5 mi | 3,057 ft | route | — |
| Salt Lake City Whaleathon | Salt Lake County, Utah | 26.5 mi | — | route | — |
| Park City-Gobblers Knob (UT) | Salt Lake County, Utah | 26.6 mi | 6,525 ft | route | — |
| Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail (UT) | Summit County, Utah | 26.6 mi | 110 ft | route | — |
| Uinta Crusher Loop (UT) | Summit County, Utah | 27.7 mi | 15,108 ft | route | — |
| Agassiz > Lamotte > A-1 Uinta Tour | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah | 27.7 mi | 15,108 ft | route | — |
| Central Wasatch Cross-Canyon Ramble (UT) | Salt Lake County, Utah | 28.2 mi | 11,158 ft | route | — |
| Cross Wasatch Canyon | Utah County, Utah | 28.2 mi | 11,158 ft | route | — |
| Lone Mesa | Moab, Utah | 29.6 mi | 3,152 ft | route | — |
| Pine Valley Summit Trail Traverse (UT) | Washington County, Utah | 29.9 mi | 7,211 ft | route | — |
| Foothill Ultimate Ridge Linkup | Salt Lake County, Utah | 30.2 mi | 8,888 ft | route | — |
| Full Blue John | Wayne County, Utah | 30.2 mi | 2,622 ft | route | — |
| CCURL - City Creek Ultimate Ridge Linkup | Salt Lake County, Utah | 30.3 mi | 8,759 ft | route | — |
| Bryce Canyon Traverse (UT) | Garfield County, Utah | 30.5 mi | 5,212 ft | route | — |
| PURL — Provo Ultimate Ridge Linkup | Utah County, Utah | 30.6 mi | 14,948 ft | route | — |
| MURL: Millcreek Ultimate Ridge Linkup | Salt Lake County, Utah | 31.2 mi | 14,604 ft | route | — |
| Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (UT) | Salt Lake County, Utah | 32.7 mi | 18,537 ft | route | — |
| Virgin River Rim Trail (UT) | Kane County, Utah | 33.0 mi | 5,085 ft | route | — |
| Mount Nebo Scenic Byway (UT) | Utah County, Utah | 35.6 mi | 5,323 ft | route | — |
| Zion Crossing (UT) | Washington County, Utah | 37.0 mi | 6,276 ft | route | — |
| Dark Canyon | Blanding, Utah | 40.9 mi | 3,590 ft | route | — |
| Salt Flat Sufferfest (UT) | Tooele County, Utah | 41.5 mi | 292 ft | route | — |
| Mineral to Upheaval | Grand County, Utah | 42.7 mi | 4,539 ft | route | — |
| Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area Traverse (UT) | Tooele County, Utah | 43.9 mi | 9,671 ft | route | — |
| Lockhart Basin Trail (UT) | San Juan County, Utah | 44.0 mi | 2,928 ft | route | — |
| Zion Trifecta | Washington County, Utah | 44.2 mi | 17,585 ft | route | — |
| Trans-Zion (UT) | Washington County, Utah | 48.0 mi | 9,487 ft | route | — |
| Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run Route Unsupported | Utah County, Utah | 50.8 mi | 9,070 ft | route | — |
| GG1D Grand Gulch in a day. | San Juan County, Utah | 51.1 mi | 974 ft | route | — |
| Utah Thirteeners (UT) | Duchesne County, Utah | 61.5 mi | 21,180 ft | route | — |
| Bountiful to The Bird | Salt Lake County, Utah | 62.1 mi | 16,143 ft | route | — |
| Salt Lake Sampler | Salt Lake County, Utah | 66.1 mi | 28,914 ft | route | — |
| Escalante Overland Route (UT) | Garfield County, Utah | 76.9 mi | 20,797 ft | route | — |
| Uinta Highline Trail (UT) | Duchesne County, Utah | 78.0 mi | 14,137 ft | route | — |
| Wasatch BFT (UT) | Salt Lake County, Utah | 96.8 mi | 26,314 ft | route | — |
| BET 100 (bears ears traverse) | San Juan County, Utah | 99.7 mi | 6,821 ft | route | — |
| White Rim Road (UT) | San Juan County, Utah | 101.0 mi | 6,359 ft | route | — |
| Golden Spoke Trail | Salt Lake County, Utah | 103.6 mi | 987 ft | route | — |
| Cache High Points - duathalon | Cache County, Utah | 103.7 mi | 14,196 ft | route | — |
| Skyline Scenic Backway | Sanpete County, Utah | 108.3 mi | 10,168 ft | route | — |
| Kokopelli Trail (CO, UT) | Grand County, Utah | 138.9 mi | 15,648 ft | route | — |
| Wasatch 7 (UT) | Utah County, Utah | 141.2 mi | 32,825 ft | route | — |
| Wasatch eleveners | Utah County, Utah | 161.7 mi | 47,587 ft | route | — |
| Paiute ATV Trail | Sevier County, Utah | 228.6 mi | 28,876 ft | route | — |
| The Novey List (UT) | Salt Lake County, Utah | 246.9 mi | 178,319 ft | route | — |
| The BRAWL | Weber County, Utah | 293.2 mi | 58,657 ft | route | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trail races are in Utah?
There are 3 organized races and 46 self-supported routes available in Utah.
What is a Ultra Marathon race?
A Ultra Marathon race is approximately 26.2 to 100+ miles in distance.
What is the average elevation gain in Utah?
The average elevation gain is 16,274 feet, with routes ranging from 110 to 178,319 feet.
Can these ultra marathon routes in Utah be used for hiking?
Yes. 100% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.
Are Ultra Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Ultra Marathon race difficulty varies widely. Use the elevation gain and terrain analysis to assess each route. Races with lower elevation gain relative to distance and higher runnable percentages tend to be more beginner-accessible.
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