Come and Celebrate July 24th with the Oldest Road Race Tradition in Utah! 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k - 5k

REGISTER FOR 2023

The Deseret News Marathon is the longest-operating marathon in Utah. 2023 will be our 53rd 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, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The Races

Check in on your past Deseret News Race results so you can keep chasing that personal record. We look forward to seeing you again at the finish line!

Past Results

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.

**Training Plans:** [Beginning Runners](https://uploads.deseret.com/deseretnews/marathon/Marathon-Beginning-Intermediate-Runners.pdf) | [Experienced Runners](https://uploads.deseret.com/deseretnews/marathon/Marathon-Experienced-Runners.pdf)

Full Marathon

The Deseret News Half Marathon was designed with a PR in mind, featuring a gradual 1,600 foot total elevation drop. Runners will sail down Emigration Canyon along a gentle downhill course that follows the historic pioneer trail and ends along the Days of '47 Parade route. While on the parade route, 100,000 cheering Utahns help push runners toward the finish line celebration at Liberty Park!

**Training Plans:** [Beginning Runners](https://uploads.deseret.com/deseretnews/marathon/Half-Marathon-Beginning-Runners.pdf) | [Experienced Runners](https://uploads.deseret.com/deseretnews/marathon/Half-Marathon-Experienced-Runners.pdf)

Half Marathon

The Deseret News 10K is the fastest and most competitive 10K in Utah, featuring a gradual 600 feet total elevation drop. Runners will pass through the University of Utah's Research Park, descending into downtown Salt Lake City. The course ends along the Days of '47 Parade route where runners are greeted by 100,000 cheering Utahns!

Bring the entire family along to join in on the festivities by participating in the Deseret News 5K. Kids 14 and under get to participate for only $15 (price stays the same right up until race day). The run begins at 950 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City and finishes at Liberty Park where runners will be cheered on by over 100,000 spectators! This event will be chip timed so get your competitive spirit going and prepare to run! For those kids and families who would prefer to walk rather than run, we will be doing two start waves, the first for runners and the second for walkers. Everyone will be timed regardless of if you choose to run or walk and all finishers will receive medals!

The Races

Past Results

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