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2023 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)