Coldwater Traverse

Coldwater Traverse takes place in Ogden, Utah, on April 24, 2027, with two trail distances: a 16 miler (25.8 km) and an 11 miler (17.7 km). No start times are listed for either race, so check the schedule before you plan your morning.

Both formats sit in the range where a road runner can make the jump to trails without committing to an ultra, and the shorter option is a sensible first step if this is your first race off pavement. Expect to run slower per mile than you would on the road, and to hike the steeper pitches without treating that as a failure. Trail shoes with real grip are worth having on late-April mountain ground, which can still be soft, and a handheld bottle covers you between aid stations on either distance.