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Uintah REC
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. 

Date
Place
Time
Fee
Age
July 18, 2026
McCoy Flats Trailhead
6:00 am
$50
7+

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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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.

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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.

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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

McCoy Flats Death Race

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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, 2026
UBTech
7:00 am
$25

Registration and Info:

 Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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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.

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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 28, 2026
Main Street 100 W 100 E
7:30 pm
$10
1+

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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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.

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Date
Place
Time
Fee
Age
November 27, 2026
Uintah Rec Center
10:00 am
$10
2+

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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Race check in at Cobble Rock Park from 9:00am-9:45am.

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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 3, 2026
Ballard City Park
8:00 am
$50
6+

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions."

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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)

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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 13, 2026
Uintah Rec Center
9:00 am
$20
5-15

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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Check-in will be at 8:00am at the rec center. The entire parking lot will close from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to ensure the children's safety. No vehicles will be allowed in or out. Bring bikes to the pool patio before the race. Parents can bike and run with younger children. 

 

The race will start promptly at 9am. Children will be divided into heats for the race, from oldest to youngest. Life jackets are available for use. Showers must be taken before entering the pool.  Helmets and shoes must be worn.  (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 to the rec center. Staff will be along the route, marked with cones. Bikes will be parked in front of the Uintah Recreation Center and kids will run one lap around the Center. Children 8 and younger will use a special course through the All Wheels Park. They will then run 1 lap around the center. 

Glow Motion 5K

We're excited for the Glow Motion 5k 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.

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Date
Place
Time
Fee
April 24, 2026
Dinaland Golf Course
8:00 pm
$20

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races and for more information! Call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

 

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. 

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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 Friday, April 24th from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm or at race check-in at the Golf Course from  7:00 pm to 7:45 pm. We encourage early pick up. Race will begin near the pavilion by the parking lot in the golf course.

Mountain Madness

50 mile run through the Ashley National Forest near Vernal, Utah! Run by yourself or with a group.

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Located at the Red Cloud Loop turn-off to Remember the Maine Park.

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Date
Team
Fee
August 15, 2026
1 Person
$50
2 People
$100
4 People
$200
8 People
$400

Registration and Info:

Visit here to register for races 

and for more information call Amber Hadlock 435-781-0982 ext 106 or Jeff Winterton 435-781-0982 ext 126 with any race questions.

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