Uintah County
RAces
You will run a 4 mile course....Every hour.
If you fail to complete it in under 60 minutes, you are out. If you fail to start, you are out (you get the drift). We will continue on until we have 1 person left. We're excited to see what you're capable of! Run 4 miles, or 100.
It's YOUR race.
McCoy Flats Death Race
Date | Place | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 19, 2025 | McCoy Flats Trailhead | 6:00 am | $50 | 7+ |
Registration and Info:
Register Here: https://www.raceentry.com/mccoy-flat-death-race/race-information
Registration is available at race location but must be done online on a personal phone. NO CASH OR OTHER PAYMENTS ACCEPTED AT RACE LOCATION. We encourage early registration.
Packet pickup Friday, July 18th from 5am - 5pm at the Uintah Recreation Center 610 S Vernal Ave. or race day 5-5:45 am at McCoy Flats Trailhead.
Register by July 3rd to guarantee a T-shirt. Rest will be given as available.
Course starts at the trailhead and follows cookies and combo.
From Vernal, UT travel approximately 3 miles West on Highway 40. Turn left (south) at McCoy Flat Road and travel for 3.2 miles to the main trailhead.
latitude/longitude 40.350513, -109.581858
Firecracker 5K
Start your 4th of July off with a bang with the Firecracker 5k! Starting at UBTech and ending at the Ashley Community Park.
Professional timing system used. Results will be posted online.
Date | Place | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
July 4, 2025 | UBTech | 7:00 am | $25 |
Register Here: https://www.raceentry.com/firecracker-5k-and-mile/race-information
Registration open until full. Registration available at race unless full and must be done online through personal phone. NO CASH OR OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED AT RACE LOCATION! Early registration is encouraged.
Packet pickup July 3rd at the Uintah Recreation Center 5am - 5pm or July 4th from 6am at UBTech 450 N 2000 W. Check-in is 6 - 6:45am at UBTech. Race starts at 7am sharp. Parking available at Ashley Valley Community Park, Walking Park and UBTech. Shuttle will be available to transport from the park/Colton Pavilion to UBTech before the race from 6 -6:30am. NO shuttle service after the race.
Registration and Info:
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Dino Dash
Time for some family fun running with the dinosaurs! ALL ages encouraged to participate in this Jurassic race! Dress like a dinosaur and run two blocks down Main Street past the live band! Prizes for best dinosaur consumes! Top prize is a hot air balloon ride for two!
Date | Place | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 22, 2025 | Main Street 100 W 100 E | 7:30 pm | $10 | 1+ |
Registration and Info:
Register Here: https://www.raceentry.com/dino-dash-dinah-soar-days/race-information
On main street (100 W 100 E)
Check in @ 6:30pm - 7:15pm (Grand Valley Bank) Race starts @ 7:30pm
(run less than .5 of a mile)
Jolly Jog
3rd annual Jolly Jog! Join the army of Santas for this one mile jog from Uintah Recreation Center to Cobble Rock Park and back. Fun race for the whole family! Donuts and hot cocoa, raffle prizes and awards for best Santa costume- youth and adults. After the race, be part of the fun during the Holly Days celebration in Vernal.
Date | Place | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
November 28, 2025 | Uintah Rec Center | 10:00 am | $10 | 2+ |
There are three ways to register for our activities.
1. Register in person at the Uintah Community Center (610 S Vernal Ave.).
2. To register online, please click here.
3. Call 435.781.0982 and we will be happy to help you over the phone.
Race check in at Cobble Rock Park from 9:00am-9:45am.
Registration and Info:
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Skinwalker 10K
Come join the mystery run! Costumes optional and best costume wins a prize ( paranormal encouraged ). 6.2 mile starting and ending at Ballard City Park. Course will be revealed the morning of!!
Skinwalker Ranch Cast might make an appearance.
Date | Place | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 4, 2025 | Ballard City Park | 8:00 am | $50 | 6+ |
Register Here: https://www.raceentry.com/race/skinwalker-10k/2025/dashboard
Check-in Saturday 7am at Ballard City Park (2381 E 1000 S) or early check in on Friday 5am - 7pm at the Recreation Center (610 S Vernal Ave)
Registration and Info:
Kids Tri
We are excited to bring back the Kid's Tri this year! This year we have two different categories for those wanting even more difficulty!
Date | Place | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
June 20, 2025 | Uintah Rec Center | 3:30 pm | $20 | 5-15 |
Registration and Info:
Register here: https://www.raceentry.com/kids-tri/race-information
Check in will be at 2:30 at the rec center. Kids will swim then get their bikes on the patio and ride around the block starting at rec center towards 1500 South turn right towards 500 West turn right towards 500 South turn right back to the Rec Center. They will then run 1 lap around the center. Bring bikes to pool patio before race. Parents can bike and run with younger children.
Children will be divided into heats for the race, youngest to oldest. Life jackets are available for use. Showers must be taken before entering the pool. Swimming will be 50 yards, one time down and back. Racers will then bike around the rec center block. Helmets and shoes must be worn. Medal, shirt and prize for each child. Bounce house and popsicles after the race. (This counts as a passport to summer activity)
Race route: South on Vernal Ave from the Rec Center, Right on 1500 North, Right on 500 W, Right on 500 South back the the rec center. Staff will be along the route, marked with cones. Aid station with water and Gatorade at 1500 N and 500 W. Bikes will be parked in front of the Uintah Recreation Center and kids will run one lap around the Center.
Parents can bike and run with younger children. No T-shirts provided.
Glow Motion 5K
We're excited for the Glow Motion 5k this Friday at the Dinaland golf course in Naples! Come early and get some dinner or snacks at Dinaland Cafe! Or after the race if you have time. The cafe will be open until 9pm. Some glow swag is available in bags as well as limited body glow paint at the start of the race. Feel free to come in your own glow gear as well! Party at the finish line! Photo op, music, black lights, snacks, winner awards!
Glow in the dark finisher medals for all runners, Winner awards and trophies for men's, women's and youth 10 and under division. 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25.
Date | Place | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
April 11, 2025 | Dinaland Golf Course | 7:45 pm | $ |
Registration and Info:
There are 3 ways to register:
1. Register in person at the Uintah Community Center (610 S Vernal Ave.).
2. To register online, please click here.
3. Call 435.781.0982 and we will be happy to help you over the phone.
NOTE OF TIME CHANGE! Race start time has been changed to 7:45 pm so everyone can really GLOW! It will still be light at this point and getting darker near the end of the race. If you plan on walking or running slower, plan accordingly and maybe bring a flashlight (there will be one in each swag bag!) The course will be marked with green cones with glow necklaces.
Swag bags for each participant. Bags (which will also have your race bib with the timing chip) will be available for pick up at Uintah Recreation Thursday, April 10th from 5 pm tp 9pm, and Friday 5am-4pm. Or at the golf course at check in 6:30pm-7:15pm. We encourage early pick up. Race will begin near the pavilion by the parking lot in the golf course.
See you Friday! Please contact Amber Hadlock with any questions.
435-781-0982 ext 106
