On May 15, Utah runners Tyler Marshall and Evan Ayers will take on a 100-mile run along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in an effort to spotlight one of Utah’s most important public access trails.
Their run, called the Shoreline Shuffle, is about more than endurance. It’s a public call to protect and connect a trail that serves hikers, runners, dog walkers, mountain bikers, families, and everyday trail users all along the Wasatch Front.
Tyler and Evan are both Utah Valley dads, trail users, and mountain lovers who spend time sharing the BST with their children. Their goal with this project is to help more people understand what is at stake for the future of the trail.
They are also partnering with Trails Utah to raise awareness and funds, with 100% of proceeds going directly to Trails Utah’s BST-related work.
The Shoreline Shuffle is rooted in a simple idea: the Bonneville Shoreline Trail should remain a safe, connected, and welcoming public trail for the people who rely on it now — and for the generations who will use it next.
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is the gateway to Utah’s world-famous Wasatch Mountains.
Roughly 40% of Utah’s population lives within a 15-minute drive of this 280-mile trail corridor, making it one of the region’s most accessible outdoor spaces. It is used by ultra runners, bird watchers, dog walkers, hobby joggers, hikers, mountain bikers, families, and more.
In addition to serving as a western access point to the Wasatch, the BST is an important space for public health, shared nature access, and daily recreation.
At the same time, the trail remains incomplete. Today, only about 100 consecutive miles of the planned 280-mile route are connected, with gaps caused by neighborhoods, private land, road crossings, and other barriers. Protecting existing access and closing those gaps are key to the trail’s long-term future.
The Shoreline Shuffle is rooted in a simple goal: to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the Bonneville Shoreline Trail safe, connected, and accessible.
On May 15, Tyler and Evan will run 100 miles in a single push, starting near Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville and finishing at the Utah State Capitol.
Through the run, they hope to draw attention to the need for continued stewardship, stronger public awareness, and long-term support for the BST. They also hope the effort encourages people to care for the trails and wild spaces they rely on every day.
The Shoreline Shuffle is being done in partnership with Trails Utah, with 100% of funds raised going directly to Trails Utah’s BST-related work.
At Trails Utah, we believe the BST is worth protecting because it provides something increasingly rare: close-to-home access to nature for millions of Utahns.
That is also why we are leading the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Strategic Planning Toolkit, a two-year effort to map, coordinate, and prioritize the work needed to close the BST’s remaining gaps across northern Utah.
The toolkit is designed to help cities, counties, land managers, and trail partners work from the same set of facts so the trail can move forward piece by piece. It focuses on the behind-the-scenes work that must happen before any new segment is built — including alignment planning, land access, coordination, legal agreements, and prioritization.
In other words, the Shoreline Shuffle is raising awareness for the very kind of long-term planning and stewardship needed to keep the BST moving forward.
To learn more about the planning work behind BST completion, visit the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Strategic Planning Toolkit.
More details about the Shoreline Shuffle, including ways to follow and support the project, will be shared as they are finalized.
