Gare di Marathon vicino a Layton

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.

La Salt Lake City Marathon parte vicino alle colline, all'Olympic Legacy Bridge, nel campus della University of Utah, poi scende verso la città e finisce a Library Square, in centro. Questa gara su strada, che fanno ad aprile dal 2004, ha come evento principale la full marathon, ma è un weekend di corsa più ampio che include anche una half marathon, una 10K, una 5K, la Kids K e un bike tour. La full e la half marathon partono dalla stessa linea di partenza, e il bike tour usa il percorso della marathon la mattina presto. L'evento attira un po' tutti, dai maratoneti che cercano un tratto veloce in discesa alle famiglie che si iscrivono alle gare più corte, con la Kids K pensata per i bambini fino a 10 anni. Il percorso va da una zona più alta sopra Salt Lake City, attraversa il centro città, segue tratti delle Wasatch foothills e si estende fino alle vicine Millcreek e Holladay, prima di fare un giro e tornare verso il traguardo in centro. I runner hanno una vista libera sulle Wasatch Mountains, ma il percorso resta comunque molto urbano, passando per quartieri, strade locali, attività commerciali e vie principali, invece che sentieri. La half marathon è prevalentemente piatta o in discesa. I record del percorso per la marathon sono 2:15:14 per gli uomini e 2:30:08 per le donne. La gara all'inizio l'aveva organizzata Devine Racing, poi ha avuto diversi cambi di proprietà, e adesso offre tutti i servizi standard delle gare grandi: percorsi assistiti, magliette, medaglie, pettorali con chip, omaggi degli sponsor e un ritrovo dopo gara con cibo, bevande, musica e attività.