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Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races

Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races offer a challenging yet accessible trail running experience with stunning mountain views.

Race Date

May 22, 2027

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Atmosphere

Local Community

The Experience

The Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races invite runners to explore the rugged beauty of the Wasatch Mountains. This event, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, caters to a range of trail running abilities, with distances including a 50-miler, 50K, and 10K.

The course is designed to challenge participants with the natural terrain of the foothills, providing an authentic trail running experience. While specific elevation details are not provided, trail races in this region typically offer significant climbs and descents, rewarding runners with panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley and the surrounding peaks.

This race series has established itself as a local favorite, drawing participants from across the region. The steady field trend suggests a loyal following, with runners appreciating the blend of challenging trails and the spectacular mountain backdrop. The typical race-day weather, ranging from cool mornings to warm afternoons, adds to the appeal for those seeking an outdoor adventure.

Race-provided description

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Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 22, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Mountain

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size9/15

~67 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 10 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:35:17

Weather2/10

typical high 75°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

46°

Afternoon (High)

71°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

40%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races?

The Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races is held on Saturday, May 22, 2027.

Where does the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races take place?

It takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What distances does the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races course flat and good for a PR?

The Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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