43 POPULAR RUNNING ROUTES IN UTAH
Salt Lake City Area Running Routes
Salt Lake City is a largely populated area of the state. Even still, running in Salt Lake City can be beautiful. The city has many beautiful parks and canyons to run through, as well as several historical sites within the city that are also popular areas for taking a run through town.
Parks Run
Approximately 9.5 Miles
Liberty Park Run
Approximately 3 Miles
Old House Loop
Approximately 3 Miles
City Creek
Approximately 6 Miles
Salt Lake City Marathon Route
Approximately 26 Miles
Emigration Canyon
Approximately 8-15 Miles
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Approximately 8+ Miles
Park City Area Running Routes
Park City is a big skiing town with ski hills and cross country trails all throughout. The great thing about this winter hub, is that during the summer season, those trails make for great running paths. There are many trail races and opportunities within the Park City Area all throughout the warm months.
Park City Loop
Approximately 15 Miles
Glenwild Loop
Approximately 4.5 Miles
Loop Around the Outlets
Approximately 5 Miles
Park city Trail Series 10 K
Approximately 6 Miles
Jupiter Peak
Approximately 15 Miles
Layton & Ogden Area Running Routes
Layton and Ogden cities both butt up to a mountainous region that provides amazing running trails with beautiful views. There are less college students in the area than other cities like Salt Lake and Provo, which means you’ll likely find runners that have been running for years.
Mountain Road Run
Approximately 6.5 Miles
Ultimate Challenge Route
Approximately 114 Miles
Xterra Nationals Route
Approximately 5.5 Miles
Lewis Peak Trail
Approximately 10.5 Miles
Ben Lomond Trail
Approximately 13+ Miles
Logan Area Running Routes
Logan is a northern city in Utah that is really close to the neighboring state of Idaho. The city itself is more rural that many other cities in the Utah Valley, there are beautiful farmlands with horses and gorgeous views. The mountain area provides for a beautiful canyon full of running trails.
Greenville Trail
Approximately 3 Miles
Lotoja
Approximately 203 Miles
Crimson Trail
Approximately 4 Miles
Marketplace Circle
Approximately 8 Miles
Provo & Orem Area Running Routes
Provo is home to the popular Brigham Young University where students run for exercise and stress release on a regular basis. It’s considered one of the “fittest” cities in the US, which means you are likely to run into several other runners while you’re out. There are many paved trails that follow the provo river trail as well as dirt trails that go up the 2 canyons in the area.
Temple Run
Approximately 4 Miles
Y Mountain Loop
Approximately 7-8 Miles
Rock Canyon Trail
Approximately 3+ Miles
South Provo River Trail
Approximately 6+ Miles
Bridal Veil Falls
Approximately 8 Miles
Alpine Loop
Approximately 40 Miles
Cascadia Trail Series
Approximately 8 Miles
Bonneville Shoreline Loop
Approximately 5 Miles
Timpanogos Trail
Approximately 13 Miles
Porter Rockwell Trail
Approximately 5.5 Miles
St. George Area Running Routes
St. George is in Southern Utah where the weather stays much warmer than other parts of the state. There is a well known marathon that goes through the city (St. George Marathon) as well as a very active running community.
Zion National Park is also very close to the city of St. George and is a very popular running/hiking park with relays, marathons, and even ultra marathons that go through the beautiful park.
Snow Canyon Loop
Approximately 20 Miles
St.George Marathon Route
Approximately 26 Miles
Virgin River Trail
Approximately 8 Miles
Bloomington Loop
Approximately 4 Miles
Ironmn St. George Marathon Course
Approximately 26 Miles
Zion Traverse
Approximately 48 Miles
Zion Observation Point
Approximately 7 Miles
Moab Area Running Routes
Moab is a big biking city, but those same trails are available to runners as well. There are several races that go through the Moab area, as well as Arches National Park.
Moab Slickrock Trail
Approximately 9 Miles
Porcupine Rim Loop
Approximately 34 Miles
Moab Trail Marathon
Approximately 25 Miles
Arches Loop
Approximately 26 Miles
Dead Horse
Approximately 45 Miles
