10K
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!
Pricing
| Register for 2024 | $50 |
| Price starting May 6 | $55 |
| Price starting July 1 | $60 |
Start Time
6 a.m. - In accordance with the Salt Lake Police Department, the 10K course will close after five hours. After that, all runners will be directed toward the sidewalk and clean up at the finish line will begin. The starting line is at 405 Chipeta Way, SLC 84108 (Just west of the Fort Douglas Cemetery).
Packet Pickup
Location: This is the Place Heritage Park - The Garden Place - 2601 Sunnyside Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84108.
Tuesday, July 23 from 10am to 7:30pm.
Online registration closes at 5pm on Tuesday, 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 you to do so. At packet pickup you will get your race bib with timing chip, shirt, and goodie bag.
*There is no race day packet pickup.
Transportation
All 10K runners need to get to Research Park at the University of Utah on their own. There are numerous parking lots around the area to park in, however as there is only one main road in and out of the Research Park and over 1,000 10k runners, be sure to arrive early to account for traffic. After the race there will be shuttle buses at the finish line area lined up along 700 East between 800 South and 900 South to transport runners back to their vehicles at Research Park. Due to the state holiday, the parade and the race route closures and traffic, these shuttle buses will take some time to make their rounds so plan accordingly.
Awards and Divisions
The three fastest men and women racers receive: 1st place- $1,000, 2nd place- $500 and 3rd place- $250. Only Utah residents are eligible for prize money. All finishers will receive custom finisher medals. Award medals will also be given to the top three in each age division.
The age divisions are: 11 and under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89, 90+, Masters Division 40+.
High School Team Competition
We are continuing the High School Team Competition in 2024. Teams of 4 will race against each other scoring the top 3 finishers on each team in cross country style scoring. The top team (boys and girls) will receive trophies, and the top 3 teams (boys and girls) will receive custom awards provided by Utah REP (Run Elite Program). Email [email protected] to receive the special high school promo code and with any other questions.
Elite Entries
Deseret News has one of the strongest road race fields in the state of Utah. If you are a "local elite" and would like to be considered for a comp entry, please [email protected]
