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Deseret News Marathon

Salt Lake City, UT
Friday, July 24, 2026


  3 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description

The Deseret News Marathon offers a fast, net-downhill course and has the distinction of being the oldest road race in Utah.

The new course is has a net-downhill profile of less than 1,500 feet and is not subject to Boston Qualifying Time Penalties. The final miles align directly with the historic Days of '47 Parade route, greeting participants with high-energy crowd support before reaching the finish line at Liberty Park.


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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Friday, July 24, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 78°F (25°C)
Average High: 92°F (33°C)
Average Low: 65° F (18°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 95.31
Course Score: 96.58

Race Size

2026: 401 Finishers
2025: 425 Finishers
2024: 381 Finishers
2023: 320 Finishers
2022: 272 Finishers
2021: 285 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 6.5%
2025: 13.4%
2024: 8.7%
2023: 15.3%
2022: 10.7%
2021: 11.2%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: Yes

Weather Averages for Last 15 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 95°F  (35°C)
Low: 72°F  (22°C)

Race Start Conditions

73°F  (23°C)
Humidity: 39%

Clear
ESE 6 mph

PR Score

97.56

Course Score

99.16






Deseret News Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Deseret News Marathon was the 158th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 160th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 6.5% of Deseret News Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 13.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Deseret News Marathon ranked 90th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 156th so far in 2026. In Utah, it ranked 2nd in 2025 and 4th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Deseret News Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Deseret News Marathon has a Course Score of 96.58, ranking it as the 417th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 12th fastest marathon course in Utah.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Deseret News Marathon a PR Score of 95.31. The PR Score ranks the Deseret News Marathon as the 417th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 13th best marathon for a PR in Utah.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Deseret News Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Utah for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Deseret News Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed417th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 12th fastest marathon course in Utah
Top 90% Nationally#12 of 17 in Utah
PR Potential417th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 13th best marathon for a PR in Utah
Top 90% Nationally#13 of 17 in Utah
Boston Qualifier Rate90th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd highest BQ percentage in Utah
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 19% Nationally#2 of 14 in Utah
Race Size158th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 7th largest marathon in Utah
Based on 2025 results
Top 27% Nationally#7 of 24 in Utah

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 6239 feet (1902m)
Min Elevation: 4242 feet (1293m)

Elevation Gain: 1232 feet (375m)
Elevation Loss: 2708 feet (825m)


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Race Reviews


3.0
Based on 2 reviews
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Full Review:

The marathon is beautifully placed from Emigration Canyon down to the valley. 4,000 feet of elevation decline certainly helps, but make sure your quads, lower calf, and Achlles are ready for the beating. Before you reach the city, the views are incredible so make sure to look up and bring your phone!

The expo is small, and you can expect to pick up your bib, shirt, and speak with the vendors within an hour. Photographers appear about 4 times throughout the course, and is free for download post-race! Requests for volunteers were communicated nearly to race day, so I feel an aid station could have been eliminated without notice. All races (5k, 10k, Half, Full) are run on the same morning, so there was some slight confusion for where the marathon course diverted.

Race Tips:

With race day in July, expect heated temps near the finish line (80F+), whereas it is very cool in the mountains (62F). Make sure to have the proper apparel to safeguard against the sun.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

The finish line is at Liberty Park, however it is closed off to also accommodate for the Days of '47 parade. The surrounding community prepare tents and camp out the day before. So family and friends need to park further away for a spot.
Reviewed by bg About 2022

1st 20 miles, pretty good

Full Review:

This event is pretty low key for the full marathon. Less than 400 runners ran in 2017. The first 18-20 miles were pretty enjoyable. The last 4-6 miles were miserable. We winded around town meaninglessly just to fill the mileage. It was difficult to know we were wandering further from the finish line in those challenging miles. They didn't have near enough aid stations - in the last 4-5 miles there was only 1 station with water only. They only had goo at one station, all the others were water and Gatorade. The shirts are ugly. They advertise how exciting it is to finish the race on the parade route. You run 2 blocks of the parade, then are directed away from the parade, wandering for another 6 blocks. I was all stoked when I hit the parade, thinking I was about to finish, but nope.

Race Tips:

Bring your own water and treats.plan for a tough last 5ish miles

Travel/Logistics Tips:

I drove with a running partner and parked at the stadium where the buses were. Our wives drove together and parked a few blocks from the finish line. Because of the parade/road closures, it is tough to get back to the stadium, so we had to send the other couple back on the buses that were provided at the finish. If you don't have 2 drivers I would just get on the bus back to the stadium.
Reviewed by TimS About 2017