

2026 Race for Campus Safety - Salt Lake City, UT 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K | Other | Oct 31, 202610:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 202610:15 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 202610:15 AM | $35 | – |
| VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 31, 2026 | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1K: $10 until Oct 31.
- 10K: $45 until Oct 31.
- 5K: $35 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Utah ($43.50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Utah runs 1:04:02, about 10:18 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:09 and men in 1:00:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:55 AM, and the 1K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 4,790 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 4,790 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Race for Campus Safety - Salt Lake City, UT?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Utah?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Utah ($43.50).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.
From the organizers
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of all ages run, walk, or volunteer to support the foundation’s mission of enhancing campus safety and accountability.