17 events in Salt Lake City, Utah

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 24 | 10:00 AM

📅 10K – Saturday, February 7 | 10:00 AM

📅 15K – Saturday, February 21 | 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.)

Exciting Championship Announcement!

Our 10K is the 2026 RRCA Western Region Championship race!!

Important Race Info

👕 Race Shirts – Please register before December 26th to ensure you receive a shirt in your desired size!

📦 Packet Pickup

📍 Salt Lake Running Company (SLC location) – 2454 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

📅 Thursday January 22 & Friday January 23 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM

🐶 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 [email protected].

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, 2026; 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.

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.

LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll

APTA Mobility Week | Memory Grove Park

Headed to APTA Mobility Week? Lace up and represent transit!

Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll, a fun, high-energy event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.

Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.

This isn’t just a race — it’s a movement.

Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. It’s the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.

Represent Transit

Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!

Rock your:

• Agency gear

• Safety vest

• Hard hat (great for photos!)

• Rail-inspired colors

• Bus graphics

• STEM-themed attire

Let’s make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.

Timing & Results

• The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event.

• The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission.

Commemorative Medal

The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.

Bib / Packet Pickup

• Bib and packet pickup details: TBD.

• Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event.

• Limited race-day pickup may be available.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.

Who Should Participate

This event brings together:

• Transit professionals

• Conference attendees

• Students interested in transit and STEM careers

• Community members and mobility advocates

Participants represent careers across the industry, including:

• Operations

• Planning

• Engineering

• Technology

• Maintenance

• Leadership

• Marketing and Communications

• Administration

• All fitness levels are welcome.

About Latinos In Transit

The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.

Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.

Presented By

A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.

Can’t attend the 5K? Support workforce development from anywhere. Click here to donate now.

Feature your logo on the Official LIT 5K Run shirt and power the future of transit.

This 5k Run is a Fundraiser for Hope After Polygamy. This is a non-profit organization aimed to provide educational scholarships for those who have broken away from Polygamy and need help getting an education. The race will be held at Memory Grove in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A 1k Walk will also be held at the this event in same location.

The 5k Race and the 1k Walk begin at the north East area of the Capital Building Parking Lot.

In the spirit of conservation, we encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle for your hydration needs.

For ADA Reasonable Accommodations contact Greg Seegmiller at 801-499-9977

The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, or roll the 5k or 1.5 mile distance. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line.

Join us on June 6th at Liberty Park for our 2nd Annual Unified 5k in Salt Lake City. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.

Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

The World Refugee Day 5K is more than a race. It is a celebration of resilience, culture, and community.

Join us as we run in support of refugees and families rebuilding their lives. Every step helps raise awareness and resources to support those seeking safety, opportunity, and a fresh start.

After the race, stay and celebrate with vibrant African food, high-energy Afro Beats, and a powerful gathering of community members, leaders, and families. This is a space to connect, learn, and stand in solidarity.

Come ready to move, to celebrate culture, and to make a real impact.

Run with purpose. Celebrate with heart. Support refugees.