Embark on a unique winter adventure at the Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival on January 31, 2026, in scenic Midway, Utah. Nestled within Wasatch Mountain State Park, this event offers a pristine snowy escape with distances for every snowshoe enthusiast, including a 5K, 10K, 15K, 25K, Marathon (26.2M), and the nation's only 50K ultra snowshoe race. Runners consistently praise the festive, welcoming atmosphere and the unparalleled beauty of the snow-covered meadows, peaceful pine forests, and mountain vistas.

The course presents a captivating mix of terrain, utilizing both a groomed 10K golf course loop with approximately 850 feet of elevation gain, and a more challenging 5K single-track mountain loop that boasts a "noticeably steeper" climb of 1100 feet. Longer distances combine these loops, featuring a total elevation gain of nearly 2000 feet, promising "Lots of Hills" and a true test of endurance. All races conveniently start and finish at the Wasatch Mountain State Park Visitor Center. Aid stations are strategically placed, with one around the 2-mile mark for the 5K and accessible at multiple points for longer distances, plus the added benefit of drop bag access at the start/finish area for personal supplies. Upon finishing, runners are welcomed with homemade soup and hot chocolate, adding to the cozy, community feel.

Typical race day conditions in Midway on this last Saturday in January see highs around 36°F and lows around 12°F, with a 10% chance of precipitation, often yielding brisk mornings that warm up to comfortable temperatures under Utah's customary sunshine. If you're new to snowshoeing, rentals are available on race day at the visitor center, making it easy to experience this distinctive trail challenge. With its long-standing reputation as the country's oldest marathon snowshoe race, the Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival is an exceptional opportunity to embrace winter running in a truly memorable setting.