Deseret News Marathon
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About the race
The Deseret News Marathon is an annual road race held on Saturday, July 24, 2027. It is the longest-operating marathon in Utah and will mark its 57th year in 2027. The course follows the historic pioneer route into the Salt Lake Valley and passes through the Days of 47 Parade. Parts of the route include Emigration Canyon and streets of Salt Lake City.
The event offers multiple race distances and team options:
- Full marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1K
- Marathon relay (third year offering a relay in 2027)
Medals for the event are designed in partnership with Utah-based SymbolArts, and the race will feature an expanded medal lineup for the 24th of July event. Live tracking is available for spectators to follow runners as they move through Emigration Canyon and Salt Lake City streets. The race lists Intermountain Healthcare as the official medical sponsor and includes multiple presenting and supporting sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
