2026 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, UT 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Venue
University of Utah
Start Time
10:00 AM
Sunrise
7:47 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $45.00
Events
1K, 5K, 10K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 2026 Race for Campus Safety starts at 10:00 AM on October 31st at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, giving traveling athletes time to arrive the night before or early morning. The event offers three distance options: a 1K, 5K, and 10K, so you can choose based on your fitness level and race schedule. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on which distance you select. If travel plans fall through, the race also provides a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete your chosen distance remotely and still contribute to the cause. Consider Salt Lake City's elevation when training beforehand.

From the Race Organizer
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. More than just a race, the event creates a space for learning, connection, and collective action. Attendees enjoy access to resources, educational booths, sports mascots, and fun activities like inflatable obstacle courses and yard games. Proceeds directly support the foundation’s work in research, advocacy, and programming to make campuses safer nationwide. The 2026 Salt Lake City Race for Campus Safety will be held on October 31. Register early to take advantage of the early-bird rate for 2026! In 2025, we had over 800 participants come together as a community for our race and festival supporting awareness efforts for campus safety, and we can't wait to see you there in 2026. Choose from 1K, 5K, or 10K routes, meet and greet with mascots, and create or join a team!

Course & Travel Notes

The 2026 Race for Campus Safety takes place in Salt Lake City on October 24th at 10:00 AM, giving you plenty of time after sunrise at 7:48 AM to grab breakfast and get to the venue. You'll want to arrive with some extra time to acclimate to the 4,813-foot elevation, so flying into Salt Lake City International Airport, just 7.7 miles away, is your most convenient option. Expect typical late October weather with highs around 66°F and lows near 40°F, so pack layers and keep an eye on the forecast since rain is possible that time of year.

⛰️ 4,813 ft elevation☀️ Typically 66°F / 40°F✈️ Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) — 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, UT 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT?

2026 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, UT 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Where is 2026 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, UT 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT held?

2026 Race for Campus Safety – Salt Lake City, UT 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT is held at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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