Is fitness on your radar for 2025? If it is, getting in 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise each week can significantly boost your emotional well-being, health, and longevity. 

Although 48 percent of Americans are eager to look and feel their best by making fitness-related New Year's resolutions, a surprising 67 percent of gym memberships remain unused. If you are one of the 67 percent, don’t feel guilty. Whatever your reasons for skipping the gym, there is no need to step foot in one again! Southern Utah offers a wealth of outdoor exercise trails right in your own backyard. Lace up your sneakers or dust off your bike, and get moving! For information about local trails close to your home or business, visit https://maps.sgcity.org/sgcitytrails/.

To maximize your success, train with a clear goal in mind and with the support of others. Southern Utah’s fitness events throughout the year provide just that, connecting you with a community of motivated individuals. You can choose your 2025 Southern Utah event from the list below, and start training. Whether you're focused on finishing or reaching a personal best, stay dedicated to your fitness goals and race on in 2025! 

Southern Utah Race Calendar 2025

January

• 4th: Chilly Willy 5K, 10K, Half Marathon–St George. Start and finish at Crosby Family Confluence Park. 

• 11th: Virgin River Half Marathon 10K, 5K, and Fun Run–St George. Run on paved city trails that wind along the Virgin River.

• 25th: Dogtown Races 13.1M, 5K Run, and  Kids Run–Washington. Scenic point-to-point course begins north of Coral Canyon

• 25th: Sun Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K–Santa Clara. Downhill course with a few climbs and rollers. Views of Gunlock Reservoir. 

February

• 8th: I love Pets Run 10K, 5K, 1K, Kids–St George. Pets welcome on this one!
  

March

• 1st: Lake to Lake Relay 50-Mile Race–St George. Gunlock Reservoir to Sand Hollow Reservoir along city trail systems and backcountry roads. Sign up as a team or individual. 

• 1st: Red Mountain 50K, 30K, and Dirty Hurty Half-Trail Race–Santa Clara. Takes place along the scenic dirt trails of the Santa Clara Reserve. 

• 1st: Zion Half Marathon–Springdale. Begins in Virgin. Paved road switches to a paved trail. Train for uphill. Stunning views of the south west side of Zion. Finishes in Springdale.

• 8th: Lucky Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K–St George. Scenic course starting at Crosby Family Confluence Park.

• 8th: Roxsand Gravel Bike Race. 24.5-mile off-road adventure with picturesque dirt roads surrounding Gunlock Reservoir. Seasoned cyclists and newcomers are welcome. Regular bike or e-bike. 

• 8th: Sand Hollow Marathon and Half Marathon–Hurricane. Great race with a small-town atmosphere.

• 13th-16th: Epric True Grit–Santa Clara. Mountain biking; long, tough, and technical early-season racing tradition. 

• 22nd: RRCI Annual Donut Dash 5K–St George. All ages and abilities. Pinkbox donuts at the finish.  

• 22nd: Six Hours in Frog Hollow Mountain Biking Event–Virgin. A great introduction to endurance racing in the shadow of Zion National Park. Fourteen-mile loop including six miles of singletrack. Team relay or solo rider. 

• 29th: Southern Utah Half Marathon–Washington. Starts at Highland Park. Race proceeds quickly downhill through the City of Washington to the scenic, paved Virgin River Trail and finishes in Bloomington.

• 29th: Red Rock Rampage–Green Valley. Challenging seven-mile bike trail loop with 455 feet of elevation gain. Kids to pros are welcome.

April

• 11th and 12th: Zion Ultra 100 Mile, 100K, 60K, 30K, and Half Marathon–Apple Valley. Technical dirt trail running. Stunning scenery!

• 12th: St. George Triathlon–St. George. Great for first timers. Sand Hollow Aquatic Center (SHAC).

• 12th: Spring Tour of Hurricane. Choose between cycling thirty, eighty, or one hundred miles

• 16th: The Cactus Hugger Bike Race–Laverkin. Technical, fast course; doubletrack for passing riders. Jem Trail in Virgin.

• 19th: Art Attack One Mile and 5K. After the run, spend time admiring the work of hundreds of artists.

• 19th: Hog and Jog 5K–Ivins. Enjoy music, Hog and Jog selfie stations, and bacon-topped donuts.

• 26th: Cotton Days 5K–Washington. Includes breakfast after the race! 

May

• 5th: Roll with Patrol Community Bike Ride–St George. Free and no registration required. Food is first come, first served. Ride alongside SGPD ECHO Unit. 5.3-mile Mayor’s Loop or one-mile out and back. 

• 8th and 9th: Ragnar Trail Zion Relay 120 Miles–Zion Ponderosa Ranch. Fifteen miles per runner. Scenic backdrop of Zion’s Checkerboard Mesa and Cedar Breaks. Climb red dirt trails and run beneath towering pines.

• 10th: Ironman 70.3–St. George. Athletes from all over the world come to prove themselves on this course!

• 17th: Cops and Robbers 10K, 5K, and 1K–St George. Hosted by the St. George City Police Department with a cops and robbers theme.  

• 31st: Sand Hollow Triathlon Olympic, Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon–Hurricane. Pristine waters and red sandstone at Sand Hollow State Park.

June

• 13th: Fire Hose Frenzy 5K, 1K–St George at Desert Color. St George firefighters have their fire trucks spraying runners with water as they pass by. Take a dip in the Desert Lagoon following the race. 
  

July

• 4th: Uncle Sam 4K–St George. Celebrate the Fourth of July early with the Uncle Sam 4K! Stick around for the City of St. George Fourth of July celebration and parade.

August

• 2nd: Yankee Meadow Half Marathon–Parowan. Scenic and fast downhill course dropping 2300 feet in altitude.

• 30th: Peach Days 12K–Hurricane. Participants predict their finish time before the race. The winner is the one whose finish time is closest to their prediction. No watches allowed. 

September

• 6th: Cedar City Half Marathon and Adventure 5K–Cedar. This 13.1-mile closed-canyon course is one of the nation’s fastest. Runners descend from 8,408 feet in elevation to 5,600 feet at the finish line.

• 13th: Dixie Days Dash 2K, 4K–St George. Celebrate the history of St. George. Pioneer-themed untimed fun run on the parade route! Warm scones provided by the St. George Exchange Club. 

• 27th: Kokopelli Triathlon Olympic, Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon–Hurricane. Great fun for the whole family! ​Sand Hollow State Park.

• 27th: Swiss Days 5K–Santa Clara. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and parade following the run. 

October

• 4th: St. George Marathon 26.2M, 13.1M Run, Kids Run–St George. Registration opens April 1. Sign-up early; available space fills up fast! Beautiful course!

• 10th: Neon Night Run 5K, One mile–Hurricane. Glow-in-the-dark night fun run at Grandpa's Pond.

• 6th-18th: Huntsman World Senior Games–St George. Ages fifty-plus; choose from a variety of sports, including archery, pickleball, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, running, cycling, and more!

• 25th: Southern Utah Triathlon, Olympic, Sprint Triathlon, and Relay–Hurricane. Race is held at Quail Creek Reservoir. 

November

• 8th: Zions Edge Half Marathon–Springdale. Picturesque, stunning backdrop of Zion National Park. 

• 8th: Butch Cassidy 10K, 5K–Springdale. Scenic course from Springdale to the historic Grafton ghost town.

• 15th: Snow Canyon Half, 10K, 5K, Fun Run, Walk n' Roll–St. George. Scenic landscape of Snow Canyon State Park. USATF certified course. Fast and breathtaking.

• 22nd: Turkey Trot and Food Drive 5K, One Mile–St. George. Support the Utah Food Bank by bringing canned goods. Games, dancing, pie eating contests, and giveaways, including frozen turkeys!

• 27th: The Gobbler 10K, 5K, Kids Run–St. George. Thanksgiving morning. Hobble now and gobble later! Bounce house for kids.

• 27th: Toquerville Trails Annual Turkey Trot–Toquerville. Thanksgiving Day trail run. 1.8 miles or 3.1 miles. A twenty-plus year tradition! 1.25 paved stroller option.

December

• 5th and 6th: Last One Standing Ultra–St George. Asphalt trails of the famous Mayor's Loop. Run six miles, 102 miles, or somewhere in between! See how many loops you can complete! 

• 6th: Baker’s Dozen Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K–Hurricane. 3.25-mile loop course. Stop at Sugar Shack aid station for a tasty treat. 

• 6th: LaVerkin City Winterfest 5K and 10K–LaVerkin. Views of Pine Valley Mountain. Treasure hunt afterwards. 

• 6th: Turd’l Trek Capstone Races 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K–Bloomington. Trail winds through Bloomington Hills (aka Red Bluff), building confidence in the up and coming trail runner.

• 13th: Hungry Hustle 5K Ugly Sweater Fun Run Fundraiser–St George. Each kilometer is marked with fun activities, including tinsel, Christmas trees, snowballs, candy canes, and selfies with Santa. Put on your ugly sweater!  

• 20th: Run Run Reindeer 10K, 5K, 1M Run–Ivins. Christmas music on the course and Run Run Reindeer selfie stations.