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2026 Race for Campus Safety - Salt Lake City, UT 2026

Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start time
10:00 AM start (Denver)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1KOtherOct 31, 202610:00 AM$10–
10K10KOct 31, 202610:15 AM$45–
5K5KOct 31, 202610:15 AM$35–
VirtualVirtual5KOct 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.

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