Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of all ages run, walk, or volunteer to support the foundation’s mission of enhancing campus safety and accountability. More than just a race, the event creates a space for learning, connection, and collective action. Attendees enjoy access to resources, educational booths, live entertainment, cheer squads, sports mascots, and fun activities like inflatable obstacle courses and yard games. Proceeds directly support the foundation’s work in research, advocacy, and programming to make campuses safer nationwide.  The 2026 Salt Lake City Race for Campus Safety will be held on October 31. Register early to tak

Join us at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on November 14, 2026, for Run for Ukraine - a community event featuring a 5K Run and a Kids 1K Fun Run. This event brings our community together to support an important cause and turn compassion into action. Every contribution helps provide rehabilitation, recovery, and hope to people working to begin a new chapter after devastating injuries.

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis. Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Welcome, Runners! The Winter Series is Back! Get ready for an exciting race series just west of the airport! We’re proud to partner with DoubleTree by Hilton as our host hotel, where you can stay comfortably and keep warm in their indoor ballroom before and after the race. Race Dates & Start Times 5k – Saturday, January 30 | 10:00 AM10k – Saturday, February 20 | 10:00 AM15k – Saturday, March 13 | 9:00 AM Exclusive Member Discount SLC Track Club members save $10 when registering for all three races – a great deal just for our members! Prizes & Awards 🎟️ Raffle Prizes – Win gift cards, running shoes, and more at each race! 🏆 Top Finishers – Each race, the top 3 Male, Female, and Nonbinary runners, as well as the top 3 Masters (40+) Male, Female, and Nonbinary runners, will receive cash prizes! ($75 / $50 / $25) Note: must be present at the awards ceremony to pick up your prize!! (Awards ceremony is at 11am for the 5K & at 11:30am for both the 10K & 15K.) Important Race Info 👕 Race Shirts – Register before November 15 to ensure you receive a shirt in your desired size! 🐶 Dogs?! Due to our races being USATF sanctioned events, we’re sad to say that unless they are designated service animals, animals are not permitted to participate in the Winter Series. Tell your dog we said "sorry!!" Join us for an unforgettable winter racing experience—see you at the start line!

The RUN SLC Race Series is about having fun while stretching your legs after the winter, hitting some fitness goals, and forming good training habits for the rest of the year as you complete a 5k in February, 10k in March, and 15k in April.  While the series takes place as an in-person event, participating virtually is an option for anyone, for any reason, but awards are given to those that participate in person on race day. For more information on participating virtually, email race@slrc.com. Sign up today for the lowest price! *The multi-person discount is available at the bottom of the page after you click the sign-up button*

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Date: February 13, 2027 Location: Western Hunting & Conservation Expo: 100 S W Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT US 84101 Note: You will need your favorite hunting backpack for the workout! Win a Sitka blacktail deer and sea duck hunt for two, Weatherby firearms, and premium gear! Our goal is to raise over $50,000 for the Mule Deer Foundation. Every registration directly supports that mission. Complete the hunt workout, and you’ll be entered to win a Sitka blacktail deer and sea duck hunt for two. In addition, participants have a 1-in-30 chance of winning prizes from their wave sponsors. All registrants also receive a free T-shirt, swag bag, and finisher buckle. Only 510 spots are available. Win Wave Prizes Each TOUGH Buck wave is made up of 30 participants, with prizes tied to every wave. That means you’ll have a 1 in 30 chance to win amazing gear and swag from our partner brands — giving every finisher a shot at something special. Plus, every registrant receives three FREE months of MTNTOUGH+ Training, a Mule Deer Foundation annual membership, and a swag bag. MTNTOUGH+ access and MDF membership will be delivered electronically upon registration. Swag bags are available on the day of the event. What to Expect The event is capped at 510 participants to ensure amazing draw odds30-person waves — choose your start timeDesigned to simulate the demands of a backcountry deer huntDepending on your fitness level, the workout should take 45 minutes to 1 hour to completeChallenge yourself to race the clock, but remember—the real victory is simply finishing the workoutAthletes will bring their favorite hunting pack and complete a workout designed to replicate a backcountry hunt. The workout requires packs loaded with weights—40 lbs for males and 30 or 20 lbs for females. MTNTOUGH will supply these weights.Exercises include lunges, box step-overs, burpees, Zurcher squats, and a ruck, all performed with the loaded pack to simulate real hunting conditions. Wave Prize Drawing Wave prizes are drawn at the end of the event, at approximately 2:00 PM. Winners need not be present to win. SITKA Blacktail Hunt and Gear Drawing Every participant who completes the workout earns an entry into a once-in-a-lifetime guided fly-in hunting adventure. This premier package includes expert guiding, lodging, meals, transportation, and a complete gear setup featuring packs, optics, and Weatherby rifles and shotguns for two hunters. Everything is provided for an unforgettable experience pursuing Sitka blacktail deer in one of the most legendary hunting destinations on Earth. The winner will have the opportunity to select their preferred hunt window during the 2027–2028 season, with exact dates coordinated directly through Big Timber Outfitters. Winner must be present to win.

Voted Utah’s “Best Running Event” and “Best Half Marathon,” the University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon Presented by Bank of America returns for its 23rd annual event on April 25, 2026—where urban meets the mountains. Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this stunning course delivers sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains while guiding runners through some of Salt Lake City’s most iconic neighborhoods, before finishing in the heart of downtown. Cross the finish line, soak in what you’ve just accomplished, and celebrate at the post-race party with friends and family. With 5 events to choose from—Full & Half Marathons, 10K, 5K, and a 1K Kids event—there’s truly "Something for everyone." Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. A Beautiful Challenge is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to experience—and run—for yourself.