Building Futures Fun Run 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Denver)
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Entry fee: From $10

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Building Futures Fun Run!	5K	Oct 3, 202610:00 AM	$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

$10 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Salt Lake City runs 35:16, about 11:21 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:22 and men in 31:41.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the Building Futures Fun Run! starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 5,580 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

280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Directions to the start

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 3 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 74°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: 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 5,580 feet
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Building Futures Fun Run?: Saturday, October 3, 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 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Utah?: At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in Utah, which costs $35 right now.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.

From the organizers

The Building Futures Fun Run is an inclusive, family-friendly event where participants can run, walk, or roll individually or as a team. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the most creative individuals and groups! After crossing the finish line, enjoy music, local vendors, disability community partners, plus coffee, breakfast, and lunch from Lucky Ones Coffee. You will also get to see inclusive employment in action. Every registration supports meaningful employment and hands-on job training for people with disabilities.