What's happening in Utah
Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Listings link to organizer information or source coverage, labeled at each link.
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October 2026
- 8 a.m.Monster Dash 5K
A Halloween 5K run or walk that raises money for teens affected by homelessness and foster care. Trick-or-treating, games and a costume contest follow at the finish.
Source coverage ↗ - 5K 9 a.m.; kids run 9:45 a.m.Spooky Springs 5K & Kids Run
A Halloween-morning 5K and kids run. Registration and fees are on the race page linked from the city's listing.
Event details ↗ - Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon (Provo)
A costumed Halloween half marathon down Provo Canyon, with a 5K and a kids run.
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November 2026
- Time not listedBrian Head Resort projected opening day
Brian Head's projected opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. Projected dates depend on snow.
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- 10 a.m.Sandy Turkey Trot 5K
A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAMoab Trail Marathon
A trail marathon, half marathon, 10K adventure run and kids' race in the canyons near Moab. The half marathon hosts the 2026 USATF trail half marathon national…
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- Time TBADead Horse Ultra
Trail races of 50 miles, 50K, 30K and 15K on the mesas northwest of Moab.
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- Time not listedAlta, Solitude and Park City Mountain projected opening day
Alta, Solitude and Park City Mountain all list Nov. 20 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.
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- 8 a.m.Utah Human Race
A Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K that raises money for the Utah Food Bank. Entry is $30 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K.
Event details ↗ - Time TBARuntastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot
A Thanksgiving Day half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' half-mile run along the Jordan River Trail, billed by organizers as Utah's largest turkey trot.
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- Time not listedSnowbird and Snowbasin projected opening day
Snowbird and Snowbasin list Nov. 27 as their projected opening date. Projected dates depend on snow.
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December 2026
- Time not listedDeer Valley Resort projected opening day
Deer Valley's projected opening date for the 2026-27 season.
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- Time TBAPowder Mountain Opening Day (tentative)
Powder Mountain's target opening date for the 2026-27 ski season. It depends on snow and weather.
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January 2027
- –Time TBAFreestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley
World Cup moguls, dual moguls and aerials competitions on Deer Valley's 2002 Olympic courses.
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February 2027
- 9 a.m.Virgin River Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run
Southern Utah's longest-running half marathon, held on paved city trails along the Virgin River. Shorter distances are also offered.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBABryce Canyon Winter Festival
A Presidents Day weekend winter festival near Bryce Canyon National Park, with clinics, demonstrations and tours, many of them free.
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March 2027
- –Time TBASkinny Tire Spring Festival
A supported road cycling festival on routes through the red rock canyons around Moab, with four-day and two-day options.
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- –Time TBAInternational Sportsmen's Expo — Salt Lake City
A hunting, fishing and outdoor expo with guides, outfitters, boats and outdoor destinations.
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- Time TBACanyonlands Half Marathon and 5 Mile
A long-running spring half marathon and 5-mile race along the Colorado River canyon into Moab.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAEaster Jeep Safari
The 61st edition of the off-road vehicle gathering, with guided trail runs on Moab's backcountry routes. Trail registration opens in January 2027.
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April 2027
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- Time TBASalt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City's annual spring marathon, which also offers shorter race distances on courses through the city.
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May 2027
- Time TBAOgden Marathon
The 26th Ogden Marathon, with a Boston-qualifying full marathon, half marathon, relay, 8.2-mile race and 5K.
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June 2027
- –Friday 5K; Saturday races start 6 a.m.Utah Valley Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, 10K and Friday 5K, with a free kids' 1K. The marathon finishes in downtown Provo.
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