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Western Trails 5K & Market

Date
August 29–30, 2026
Distance
Western Trails 5K & Market · Western Trails 5K Virtual
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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

Western Trails 5K & MarketSat, Aug 29 · 8 AMRegister →
Western Trails 5K VirtualSat, Aug 29 · 8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 6:53 AMSunset 8:06 PMDaylight 13h 14m

Host City

About Salt Lake City, UT

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

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

Race
Western Trails 5K & Market
Date
August 29–30, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Western Trails 5K & Market?
Western Trails 5K & Market is a running race held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Western Trails 5K & Market?
Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah at 6351 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Western Trails 5K & Market?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Western Trails 5K & Market

Aug 29, 2026

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