
From the Organizer
Join us on August 29th for the Western Trails 5K & Market—a meaningful day of movement, connection, and community support. Whether you run, walk, or gather with friends and family, this event is designed for all ages and abilities to come together for a powerful cause.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by a refreshing Post-5K Yoga session at 9:30 AM, offering a moment to stretch, breathe, and restore. From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, enjoy our FREE Community Market, featuring a variety of local vendors, small businesses, and unique finds.
As you explore the market, be sure to visit each booth to be entered into our Market Prize giveaway—a fun way to support our vendors and win something special!
Event Schedule:
8:00 AM | 5K Race Start
9:30 AM | Post-5K Yoga
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Free Market
Come for the run, stay for the experience, and be part of a community that shows up, supports one another, and makes a difference.
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
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salt Lake Triad Ctr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
26,277
as of 2023
Elevation
4,249 ft
Nearest Airport
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 7 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 Western Trails 5K & Market, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Western Trails 5K & Market
Aug 29, 2026