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Deseret News Marathon
Deseret News Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 24, 2027. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 24, 2027
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 24, 2027
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Steep canyon downhill, ~3000 ft drop, ~200 ft gain
- Registration
- raceentry.com
- Official website
- deseretnewsmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 5:30 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1490 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Deseret News Marathon
Held on Pioneer Day, Utah's oldest marathon follows the historic pioneer route down Emigration Canyon and finishes along the Days of '47 Parade route in downtown Salt Lake City amid huge crowds.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Utah's longest-operating marathon (56th edition in 2026)
- Notes
- Historic Salt Lake City race.
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Deseret News Marathon: common questions
- When is the Deseret News Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 24, 2027.
- Where is the Deseret News Marathon held?
- In Salt Lake City, Utah.
- What distances does the Deseret News Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Deseret News Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Deseret News Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceentry.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Deseret News Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from run.deseret.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Deseret News Marathon start?
- 5:30 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Deseret News Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1490 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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