Butterfield Canyon Marathon
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Butterfield Canyon Marathon & Half Marathon
The event is scheduled for August 8, 2026, at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park, 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT. Two distances are offered:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
Races are limited to small fields, with race series events capped at 300 or fewer participants.
Course and logistics
Both courses use predominantly single track trails with sections of fire road and dirt road. The routes include rocky climbs, ridge sections, and wooded trail running. The marathon totals +4,556 ft elevation gain and is described in three segments: Start to Aid 1 (9.2 miles, +1,514/-1,258 ft), Aid 1 to Aid 2 (9.8 miles, +2,250/-2,250 ft), and Aid 2 to Finish (7.2 miles, +812/-1,053 ft). Terrain breakdown for the marathon is listed as 72% dirt trail, 17% fire road, 10% dirt road. The half marathon totals +1,950 ft elevation with segments of 6.0 miles and 7.2 miles and terrain listed as 81% dirt trail, 9% fire road, 8% dirt road.
Aid stations are spaced widely; stations will offer Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger gels or waffles, fruit, and small snacks. A hydration vest or bottle is required for the marathon and strongly recommended for the half. The course is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals; wrong-way intersections are marked with red flags. Free parking is available around the pavilion. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Salt Lake Running Store in Sandy; race day pickup is available but early arrival on race day is discouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
