Deseret News Marathon
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 24, 2026 - Friday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon
Race Information
First run in 1970, the Deseret News Marathon is the oldest road race in Utah and the 4th oldest marathon west of the continental divide. The marathon follows the path the Utah pioneers traveled when they first entered the valley. This event is truly a part of Utah’s heritage!
The Deseret News Marathon begins at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon, descending a 3,200 foot total elevation drop. The beautiful course finishes through downtown Salt Lake City along the Days of '47 Parade route where runners are greeted by over 100,000 cheering Utahns! The marathon course is USATF Certified and a Boston qualifier.
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Take on one of Utah’s oldest marathons on an incredibly flat, USATF-certified course with a near 0% grade.
Starting and finishing in Historic Downtown Logan, the scenic route winds through beautiful Cache Valley with strong local support, offering distances from the marathon to the 5K for runners of all levels!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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