Adorable New 50 Miler Added to Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races

Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races presented by PATH Projects is an ultramarathon hosted in the beautiful trail running capital of Salt Lake City Ut.  It starts near the iconic Hogle Zoo BST trail head on Sunnyside Ave.

An Open Range Races event.

Overview

50 miler :: ~10,500′ gain, 15 hour cutoff
50k :: ~6,200′ gain, 11 hour cutoff
Half  :: ~2,800′ gain, 9 hour cutoff
10k :: ~1,350′ gain, 7.5 hr cutoff

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Podiums

Top 3 Men + Women at all distances
Most improved year over year: Top 3 Men + Women
Michael Bolton Final Mile: Top Man + Woman per distance

$3,000 Prize Purse

50k Women and Men

1st: $475
2nd:$325
3rd: $200

Half Marathon Women and Men

1st: $225
2nd:$175
3rd: $100

No prize purse for 50 miler or 10k

We are focusing our available prize money on the half and 50k this year. As we grow these two distances, we will explore adding more prize money in future years.

We do believe in prize money in these circumstances.

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Michael Bolton Final Mile at Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races

When you see Michael Bolton’s face, run like hell.
One mile of MB magic to enjoy the podium.
No matter your distance, your final mile will
celebrate the most beautiful hair in music.

Discounts

Military + service members (active +veterans), use code “Military”
First Responders, use code “FirstResponder”
Teachers, use code “Teacher”

Please bring proof to bib pick up.

10K

10k Course Map.

The 10K course is both
an incredible introduction
to the beauty of trail running
and a stout test of endurance
for the seasoned trail runner.

You’ll climb 1,200′ across 10K
with beautiful views surrounded
by the best community in sports.

1/2 Marathon

1/2 Marathon Course Map.

This point to point
is equal parts beauty
and brutal.

With 2,800′ of climbing
and sweeping Wasatch
and city views,
you’ll never forget
this course or experience.

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50K

50k Course Map.

This is a world class 50K course
complete with everything you’d want
in an big mountain race minus shade.

The foothills are a brutal
proving ground
with a beautiful payoff.

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50 Miler

The 50 Miler is all new for 2026.
With 10,000′ of gain, it’s no slouch
Let’s go

50 Miler Course Map.

The 50 Mile course is both
aweful and amazing.
Good luck.

BACKWARDS BY MIKE KRATZER

Written by

Founder of Borderlands Trail Running, Host of the Borderlands Trail +Ultra Running Podcast