Deseret News Marathon

JUL

24

2026

Run through history at the annual Deseret News Marathon in Salt Lake City on Pioneer Day, July 24. Choose distances from the full marathon to a kids 1K and enjoy a scenic route into the Salt Lake Valley that passes the Days of 47 Parade.

Fri 24 Jul 2026

Salt Lake City, Utah

Website Registration

26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Deseret News Marathon - Salt Lake City, Utah

The Deseret News Marathon is an annual road-racing event in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2026 edition is scheduled for July 24 (Pioneer Day). First held in 1970, the 2026 race marks the event's 56th edition. The course follows the historic pioneer route into the Salt Lake Valley and passes through the Days of '47 Parade.

Race distances and categories

26.2 mi - Full marathon
13.1 mi - Half marathon
10 km - 10K
5 km - 5K
1 km - Kids 1K

Additional information

A marathon relay was introduced in 2025. The event list also includes a 5K Youth category (14 years and under) and a virtual race option. Medals for the race are produced in partnership with SymbolArts. The published event location is 600 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105. Race-entry listings show participant reviews and an average rating of 4.5 based on four reviews. Results for past years, including 2025, are publicly available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

26.2 Mi

13 mi

13.1 Mi

10 km

5 km