Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races
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Event Overview
The Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races offer four distances on trails: a 50 miler, a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The event takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a start/finish area at the BoSho trailhead by the Hogle Zoo. The half marathon is a point-to-point race starting at Ensign Peak, and runners are responsible for their own transportation to that start line.
Race Details
The courses provide significant elevation gain:
- 50 Miler: Approximately 10,300 feet of gain with a 16-hour cutoff.
- 50k: Approximately 6,200 feet of gain with an 11-hour cutoff.
- Half Marathon: Approximately 2,800 feet of gain with a 9-hour cutoff.
- 10k: Approximately 1,350 feet of gain with a 7.5-hour cutoff.
For the 50-mile race, pacers are allowed. A pacer may join their runner only at the Bonneville Aid Station, which is passed twice on the course. Only one pacer per runner is permitted. A required kit for the 50-miler includes items like a 2.5L hydration bladder and a headlamp.
Awards and Logistics
A prize purse of $3,000 is offered for the 50k and half marathon distances, with awards for the top three men and women. There is no prize purse for the 50 miler or 10k events. Bib pickup is scheduled for the day before the race at a location and time to be determined. Morning-of bib pickup will be available if needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
