
From the Organizer
The Three Dams follows the Logan River up beautiful Logan Canyon passing First, Second and Third Dam. This is an out and back course.
See the full Urban Trail Racing Series here. The Unofficial Training Series for the Top of Utah Marathon (Logan Marathon)
See the full Urban Trail Racing Series here. The Unofficial Training Series for the Top of Utah Marathon (Logan Marathon)
New this year! Age category award ribbons!!
All distances with more than 50 participants will have age category ribbons. Sometimes with less but always 50 or more.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
-Entry to The Three Dams 10 Miler, 10K & 5K
-Unisex t-shirt*
-Finisher Medal
-SWAG Bag
-Official Race BIB
-Raffle Entry
-Timed Results
*T-shirts size is only guaranteed for registration before Midnight on July 28. After which sizes are subject to availability.
Start/Finish Line
First Dam/Canyon Entrance Park
1799 Canyon Rd
Logan, UT 84321
IMPORTANT - Limited Parking at First Dam. Only Park in designated parking. The Logan City Police Department WILL ticket you if you are in a NO Parking Space.
First Dam has limited parking. We suggest arriving early and car pooling or getting dropped off if possible.
Additional Parking Options
Ray Hugie Hydro Park - 10-12 Stalls
Utah Water Research Laboratory - 80 Stalls between their two lots
100 meters east of First Dam - 20 Stalls
300 meters east of First Dam - 10 Stalls
All distances start at 8:00 am
10 Miler - 8:00 am
10K - 8:00 am
5K - 8:00 am
Pre-Race Pickup - August 7
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sol Speak Yoga
60 West 100 North, STE 120
Logan, UT 84321
Race Day Pickup - August 8
7:00 am - 7:45 am
First Dam/Canyon Entrance Park
1799 Canyon Rd
Logan, UT 84321
The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
15%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Logan Radio Kvnu, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
53,923
as of 2023
Elevation
4,507 ft
Nearest Airport
OGD
Ogden Hinckley Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Three Dams 10 Miler, 10K, 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Forked Up Trail Series 5k/10k/Half-Marathon
27 miles away
Jurassic Run 5K
34 miles away
Logan River Trail 10K & 5K
Less than a mile away
Utah's Fastest Mile
34 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Three Dams 10 Miler, 10K, 5K
Aug 8, 2026