2026 Serengeti Trail Races

The 2026 Serengeti Trail Races will take place on Saturday, 11 April 2026, at the Bates Canyon Trailhead in Erda, Utah, United States. The event is held within the Serengeti/Oquirrh Wave trail system, offering participants sweeping views of the Tooele Valley, Great Salt Lake, and the Stansbury Mountain Range. The expected weather for the event date is mild with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from 45°F to 65°F. Participants can anticipate a challenging yet scenic trail running experience across varied terrain, including dirt roads, single-track, and double-track paths. The event includes three race distances, with detailed course maps and aid station locations provided for each.

What distances are available for this event?

• →50K race covering 31.1 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain
• →25K race covering 15.55 miles with 2,250 feet of elevation gain
• →10K race covering 6.45 miles with approximately 1,250 feet of elevation gain

What are the start and check-in times for the event?

• →Start time: 7:00 AM for all distances
• →Check-in: 5:30 – 6:45 AM

What are the registration deadlines for the event?

• →Registration deadline: 11:59 PM, 9 April 2026

Where is the event venue located?

• →Venue: Bates Canyon Trailhead, Erda, UT
• →Address: Bates Canyon Rd, 1.4 miles east of SR-36
• →Directions: Google ↗

What are the course details for each race distance?

50K

• →Two loops of the 25K course, first counterclockwise, second clockwise
• →Total mileage: 31.1 miles
• →Total vertical gain: 4,500 ft
• →Terrain breakdown: 69% Dirt Road/ATV Trail, 25% Single-Track, 6% Double-Track
• →Course map: Strava ↗

25K

• →One loop of the 25K course, counterclockwise
• →Total mileage: 15.55 miles
• →Total vertical gain: 2,250 ft
• →Terrain breakdown: 69% Dirt Road/ATV Trail, 25% Single-Track, 6% Double-Track
• →Course map: Strava ↗

10K

• →Total mileage: 6.45 miles
• →Total vertical gain: ~1,250 ft
• →Terrain breakdown: 45% Dirt Road/ATV Trail, 38% Single-Track, 17% Double-Track
• →Course map: Strava ↗

What are the aid stations for each race distance?

50K

• →Aid Station #1: BBC – Mile 8.60
• →Aid Station #2: Start/Finish Area – Mile 15.55
• →Aid Station #3: BBC – Mile 22.5
• →Finish: Mile 31.1

25K

• →Aid Station #1: BBC – Mile 8.6
• →Finish: Mile 15.55

10K

• →Aid Station #1: BBC – Mile 5.7
• →Finish: Mile 6.45

What are the cutoff times for each race distance?

50K

• →Mile 15.55: 4.5 hours (11:30 AM)
• →Mile 31.1: 9 hours (4:00 PM)

25K

• →Mile 15.55: 4.5 hours (11:30 AM)

10K

• →Mile 6.45: 2 hours (9:00 AM)

Are drop bags allowed at the event?

• →Yes, drop bags are allowed at the Start/Finish Area or in your vehicle after completing the first loop.

Are crews and pacers allowed at the event?

• →Crews are allowed at the Start/Finish Area and Bates Canyon Trailhead parking lot.
• →Pacers are not allowed.

What are the race rules and regulations?

• →All distances are marked with red course markings and directional signs.
• →Going off-course requires returning to the point of deviation or face disqualification.
• →Participants must check in at each aid station by reporting their bib number to a worker.
• →If a participant drops out, they must turn in their bib to an aid station worker.
• →Carrying a hydration pack, belt, or handheld is strongly encouraged.
• →No animals are allowed on course or at the Start/Finish Area.
• →Participants must pack out all trash; deliberate littering may result in disqualification.

What awards are given at the event?

• →Top 3 male and female finishers in each distance receive awards.

What is the refund and transfer policy for the event?

• →Entry fees are non-refundable.
• →Bib transfers are not permitted.
• →If a participant cannot attend, they must notify the race director by 9 April to defer their registration to a future Tooele Trail Racing event.