Deseret News2027

Sat, 24 Jul 2027 · Salt Lake City, UT · 264 days

Distance: 42.2 km
Race day: 28°C (83°F)

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The Deseret News Marathon is the longest-operating marathon in Utah. 2025 will be our 55th year that runners have been racing down the historic pioneer route into the Salt Lake Valley and through the Days of '47 Parade. The Deseret News races consist of a full marathon and half marathon. 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. Start Time 5:30 a.m . - In accordance with the Salt Lake Police Department, the marathon course will close after six hours. After that, all runners will be directed toward the sidewalk and clean up at the finish line will begin. Packet Pickup Wednesday, July 23 from 10am to 7:30pm. Online registration closes at 5pm on Wednesday, July 23. *Registration will still be available in person at packet pick-up on July 23. You may pick up packets for someone else if you bring a signed note or email authorizing…

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