Running Up for Air - Malans Peak
- Date Fri 27th February 2026 - Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 6:00PM MST
- Location Ogden, Utah
- Price $80.50 - $421.00
- Races 9 races
Event summary
The event promotes awareness around air quality issues, with proceeds supporting non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference. Each lap, totaling approximately six miles, starts and finishes at the 29th Street Trailhead, climbing 2,300 feet to reach the breathtaking summit at 6,904 feet. The course promises to be a thrilling test of stamina amidst the beautiful yet challenging winter conditions of February. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer to winter endurance events, the Running Up for Air - Malans Peak is the perfect opportunity to embrace the spirit of competition while advocating for cleaner air. Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause and enjoy the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING UP FOR AIR (AKA RUFA) IS A 3, 6, 12, OR 24 HOUR WINTER ENDURANCE CHALLENGE FOR TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS THAT TAKES PLACE ON MALANS PEAK ON THE EAST BENCH OF OGDEN CITY. EACH LAP STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE 29TH STREET TRAILHEAD (29TH STREET AND BUCHANAN AVE, OGDEN). PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE TRAILHEAD, BUT WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO CARPOOL. THERE IS A CHURCH AT 27TH AND TYLER AVE THAT HAS AVAILABLE PARKING. (SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.) ELEVATION AT THE START IS 4764. THE ROUTE CLIMBS ROUGHLY 2300' TO THE TOP OF MALANS PEAK TOPPING OUT AT 6904. RUNNERS WILL RETRACE THEIR STEPS AND RETURN TO THE TRAILHEAD FOR A TOTAL OF SIX MILES. THE FIRST .75 MILE IS A GRADUAL CLIMB OF 300 RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING TAYLOR CANYON. THE NEXT TWO MILES QUICKLY BECOME STEEP FINISHING OFF THE NEXT 2,000 OF GAIN TO THE PEAK. REPEAT THIS AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE UNTIL YOU REFUSE TO CONTINUE (RTC). THE TIME OF YEAR (FEBRUARY!) IS INTENTIONAL AS IT COINCIDES WITH THE LATTER PART OF THE WINTER INVERSION "SEASON".
GIVEN THE TIME OF YEAR THE ROUTE IS ALMOST ENTIRELY SNOW COVERED AND CAN EASILY INVOLVE HARSH WINTER MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS. THIS IS WINTER RUNNING AT ITS FINEST! PREPARE FOR ICE AND WIND DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. SPIKES OR SHOE SCREWS ARE RECOMMENDED ONCE ENTERING THE CANYON IF ICE IS PRESENT.
REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE OPTIONS:
24 HOUR RACE
24HR: 6PM FRIDAY NIGHT START
24HR: MALANS PEAK TEAM RELAY (1 TO 4 RUNNERS WITH ONE RUNNER RUNNING PER TEAM FOR 24 HRS RELAY STYLE)
12 HOUR RACE
12HR: 6PM FRIDAY NIGHT START
12HR: 6AM SATURDAY START
6 HOUR RACE
6HR: 6PM FRIDAY START
6HR: 7AM SATURDAY START
6HR: 12PM SATURDAY START
3 HOUR RACE
3HR: 6PM FRIDAY NIGHT START
3HR: 9AM SATURDAY START
Races
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24 Hr - Malans Peak
Incl. $11.50 Fee
Fri 27th February 2026 (6:00PM MST)
$186.50
OPENS 31 OCT -
24 Hr - Malans Peak Team Relay
Incl. $21.00 Fee
Fri 27th February 2026 (6:00PM MST)
$421.00
OPENS 31 OCT -
12 Hr - Malans Peak (Friday Night)
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Fri 27th February 2026 (6:00PM MST)
$133.50
OPENS 31 OCT -
12 Hr - Malans Peak
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (6:00AM MST)
$133.50
OPENS 31 OCT -
6 Hr - 6pm Friday Night Lights Malans Peak
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Fri 27th February 2026 (6:00PM MST)
$107.00
OPENS 31 OCT -
6 Hr - 7am Saturday Malans Peak
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$107.00
OPENS 31 OCT -
6 Hr - Noon Saturday Malans Peak
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (12:00PM MST)
$107.00
OPENS 31 OCT -
3 Hr - 6pm Friday Night Lights
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Fri 27th February 2026 (6:00PM MST)
$80.50
OPENS 31 OCT -
3 Hr - 9am Saturday Malans Peak
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM MST)
$80.50
OPENS 31 OCT
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2985 Buchanan Ave, Ogden, 84401, UT, United States
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