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
