Marathon versenyek Layton közelében

The Better Being Antelope Island Marathon is part of the Buffalo Run on Antelope Island, a spring trail-running event where wild bison may be near the route. Runners choose from 25K, 50K, and 50-mile distances, all on rolling singletrack through desert grasslands with open views toward the Great Salt Lake. The event began in 2006 with 150 runners in the 25K and 50K, then later added the 50-mile race. The 25K race is about 16.48 miles with roughly 1,687 feet of climbing, while the 50K has about 3,038 feet of gain and the 50-mile race has about 3,428 feet. All three distances use an 11:59 p.m. cut-off, allowing the day for faster runners chasing records and people trying to finish a long trail race. The Pentalon Challenge adds prize money for new course records: $500 in the 50-mile and 50K races, and $250 in the 25K.

The Antelope Island Marathon offers runners four paved-road options on the largest island in the Great Salt Lake: a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. All four distances begin and end at Antelope Island Marina, utilizing island parking and keeping runners near the water. The event also includes a virtual race and invite-only pacer entries for the marathon and half marathon. The course follows Antelope Island roads and the causeway over the Great Salt Lake, with lake views to the east and the island’s mountains to the west. The marathon course features several rolling sections, not just a downhill run. The island's wildlife is a primary attraction, with approximately 600 bison, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and over 400 bird species inhabiting the area. Previously known as the Layton Marathon, all in-person distances are now held exclusively on Antelope Island.

The Revolution Run is a January 1 running event held in Kearns, Utah, starting at 5662 S Cougar Ln. Participants can select from four race distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. This allows for a New Year’s morning activity ranging from a short holiday run to a full 42.2 km effort. The available distances are 5.0 km, 10.0 km, 21.1 km, and 42.2 km. The event's unique characteristic is its timing, specifically designed for New Year’s Day morning. It caters to individuals seeking a structured run to begin the year, rather than a spontaneous jog.

A Salt Lake City Marathon rajtja fentebb, a foothills közelében van, az Olympic Legacy Bridge-nél, a University of Utah campuson, aztán befelé gurul az út a város felé, a cél pedig downtown, Library Square-nél vár. Ez az áprilisi országúti verseny 2004 óta megy, a race weekend fő száma a marathon, mellette van half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids K és bike tour is. A full és a half marathon ugyanonnan rajtol, a bike tour pedig reggel korábban a marathon útvonalát használja. Elég vegyes a mezőny: vannak, akik a gyors, lejtős szakasz miatt jönnek marathonozni, mások családdal neveznek a rövidebb távokra, a Kids K pedig a 10 éves és fiatalabb gyerekeknek szól. Az útvonal Salt Lake City fölötti magasabbról indul, átmegy a belvároson, érinti a Wasatch foothills részeit, kimegy a közeli Millcreek és Holladay felé, majd visszakanyarodik a downtown célhoz. Futás közben tisztán látszanak a Wasatch Mountains, de ez nagyon is városi pálya: neighborhoodok, helyi utcák, üzletek és főutak jönnek egymás után, nem trail. A half marathon nagyrészt sík vagy lejtős. A marathon pályacsúcs férfiaknál 2:15:14, nőknél 2:30:08. A versenyt eredetileg a Devine Racing szervezte, aztán többször gazdát cserélt, ma pedig hozza a nagyobb versenyek megszokott csomagját: biztosított pálya, póló, érem, timing-chip bib, szponzori cuccok, plusz cél utáni program kajával, italokkal, zenével és aktivitásokkal.