Stay up to date with every Southwest Desert Classic race. Each event includes Futurity, Derby, Maturity, Open, Youth, Senior, and Peewee classes. Times and locations are confirmed below. All races are subject to facility and weather conditions.
2026 Event Dates
Glen Wood Memorial
March 19-22, 2026
USU
Bastian Ag Center, South Jordan, UT
SWDC Mega May, Breeders Incentive
May 15-17, 2026
Cross Hollow - Cedar City, UT
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for information, rules, and schedule
SWDC July Race
July 10-12. 2026
Cross Hollow - Cedar City, UT
SWDC - Open Races
and KK Run for Vegas, JR NFR Qualifier
August 27-30, 2026
Cross Hollow
- Cedar City, Ut
SWDC Bust'em Out Futurity Warm up race
November
15, 2026
USU Bastian Ag Center, So Jordan, UT
SWDC Bust'em Out
Futurity,Appreciation Race Finals, and Open Races
November 19th-22, 2026
USU Bastian Ag Center
USU Bastian Ag Center, South Jordan, Ut
Locations
Cross Hollow Event Center
11 S. Cross Hollow Road
Cedar City, UT
84720
Bastian Events Center, Utah State University
2100 W 11400 S
South
Jordan, UT 84095
Entry Details
Online entries open four weeks before each event. Riders may enter up until the race is over. Late entries are accepted throughout the weekend. Fees vary by division and are listed on each event and incentive page. Riders never pay a nomination fee; they only pay if they run.
- Online Entry Form
- Appreciation Race Attendance - you must have ran in 6 races to run in Appreciation Finals
Rules and Policies
- Complete rules are available at each event.
- Riders must check in at least one hour before their first run.
- No refunds after draws are posted except for documented veterinary or medical reasons.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct results in disqualification.
- Arena and livestock decisions made by management are final.
Classes and Age Requirements
- Futurity: 4 or 5-year-olds, may only compete in Futurity one year.
- Derby: 4, 5, or 6-year-olds that have not run Futurity that year.
- Maturity: 5 to 11-year-olds.
- Open: Any horse, any age.
- Youth: 18 and under.
- Senior: 50 and older.
- Peewee: 9 and under.
Dress Code
Western attire is required on Saturday and Sunday. Friday sessions are casual. Long-sleeve shirts, western boots, and hats or helmets are required when dress code is in effect.
“Most of our Friday nights are casual. Saturday and Sunday we have our photographer there, so we ask for dress code.”
Vickie Solmonsen
