Butterfield Canyon Marathon
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Event overview
The Butterfield Canyon Marathon and Half Marathon take place at Butterfield Trailhead Regional Park, 8307 Herriman Hwy, Herriman, UT. The races start and finish at the trailhead and are scheduled for August 8, 2026. Registration closes the evening before the event. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Salt Lake Running Company in Sandy, UT. Free parking is available around the pavilion.
Distances
- 26.2 miles - Marathon
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
Course and navigation
Both courses use extensive single track trails with sections of fire road and dirt road, and they pass through dense foliage with mountain views. The marathon has a total elevation gain of +4,556 ft and a route composition of about 72% dirt trail, 17% fire road, and 10% dirt road. The half marathon has +1,950 ft total gain and is about 81% dirt trail, 9% fire road, and 8% dirt road. Course navigation is marked with pink flags, ribbons, signs, and trail marshals; wrong-way routes are marked with red flags.
Aid, safety, and services
The marathon has two widely spaced aid stations and requires a hydration vest or bottle. The half marathon has one aid station and a hydration vest or bottle is strongly recommended. Aid stations offer Tailwind, water, Honey Stinger products, fruit, and snacks. Runners receive a race shirt, a locally made finisher medal, free race photos, and live results. Awards include overall plaques and age-division medals. Volunteers receive a credit for future races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
