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Salt Lake City Marathon

Salt Lake City, UT
Saturday, April 24, 2027


  5 Stars from 2 Reviews

Course Description
Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this gorgeous race takes you past the towering Wasatch Mountains, through some of the most iconic parts of the city, before it culminates at the Finish Line in the heart of downtown.

The Salt Lake City Marathon is a net downhill course which loses approximately 650 feet from the start to finish. Although, there is a net downhill, the course does feature lots of uphills as well.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: Saturday, April 24, 2027
2026: Saturday, April 25, 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.: 50°F (10°C)
Average High: 61°F (16°C)
Average Low: 39° F (3°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.95
Course Score: 96.95

Race Size

2026: 1,931 Finishers
2025: 1,638 Finishers
2024: 1,339 Finishers
2023: 1,010 Finishers
2022: 786 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 3.3%
2025: 2.9%
2024: 5.3%
2023: 5.9%
2022: 4.2%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 42°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

44°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 63%

Partially cloudy
ESE 5 mph

PR Score

95.65

Course Score

95.65






Salt Lake City Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Salt Lake City Marathon was the 55th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 59th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 3.3% of Salt Lake City Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 2.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Salt Lake City Marathon ranked 382nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 166th so far in 2026. In Utah, it ranked 14th in 2025 and 5th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Salt Lake City Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.

The Salt Lake City Marathon has a Course Score of 96.95, ranking it as the 399th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 10th fastest marathon course in Utah.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Salt Lake City Marathon a PR Score of 96.95. The PR Score ranks the Salt Lake City Marathon as the 355th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 10th best marathon for a PR in Utah.

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

Salt Lake City Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed399th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 10th fastest marathon course in Utah
Top 87% Nationally#10 of 17 in Utah
PR Potential355th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 10th best marathon for a PR in Utah
Top 77% Nationally#10 of 17 in Utah
Boston Qualifier Rate382nd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 14th highest BQ percentage in Utah
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 80% Nationally#14 of 14 in Utah
Race Size55th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd largest marathon in Utah
Based on 2025 results
Top 10% Nationally#2 of 24 in Utah

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 4872 feet (1485m)
Min Elevation: 4243 feet (1293m)

Elevation Gain: 911 feet (277m)
Elevation Loss: 1495 feet (455m)


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Course updated 05/14/2025




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Race Reviews


5.0
Based on 2 reviews
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A great race! Nicely organized, and pretty course with some hills.

Full Review:

Prepare for the hills! If you're training for it at sea level-remember that the elevation difference will be a factor in your finishing time

Race Tips:

Staying at a hotel downtown, near trax and library square makes it the easiest
Reviewed by laurarjay About 2018

Full Review:

Terrific course. You get to run through most of the great areas around/in Salt Lake City. Plenty of water stations in appropriate places, and the volunteers/crowds are awesome. On the downside, bib pickup is poorly run, and only a couple of on course photos are taken.

Race Tips:

While this course is net downhill, all the down is in the first 5 miles. From there it is pretty constant uphill until mile 16, then back down. There is a nasty hill that lasts about a mile at mile 9.

Travel/Logistics Tips:

Trax works very well to get to the start and home.
Reviewed by John Miller About 2016