<p>The Deseret News Marathon is the longest-operating marathon in Utah. 2025 will be our 55th year that runners have been racing down the historic pioneer route into the Salt Lake Valley and through the Days of '47 Parade. The Deseret News races consist of a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K. New for 2025 we are also offering a Marathon Relay!</p>
<p>First run in 1970, the Deseret News Marathon is the oldest road race in Utah and the 4th oldest marathon west of the continental divide. The marathon follows the path the Utah pioneers traveled when they first entered the valley. This event is truly a part of Utah&rsquo;s heritage!</p>
<p>The Deseret News Marathon begins at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon, descending a 3,200 foot total elevation drop. The beautiful course finishes through downtown Salt Lake City along the Days of '47 Parade route where runners are greeted by over 100,000 cheering Utahns! The marathon course is USATF Certified and a Boston qualifier.</p>
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<p><strong>5:30 a.m</strong>. - In accordance with the Salt Lake Police Department, the marathon course will close after six hours. After that, all runners will be directed toward the sidewalk and clean up at the finish line will begin.</p>
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<p>Wednesday, July 23 from 10am to 7:30pm.</p>
<p>Online registration closes at 5pm on Wednesday, 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.</p>
<p>*There is no race day packet pickup.</p>
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<p>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:</p>
<p>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+, Wheelchair Category, Masters Division 40+.</p>
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Deseret News Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Anthony Williams won the 2024 Deseret News Marathon in 2:24:24 while Janel Zick won the women's race in 2:52:14.

Anthony Williams, Janel Zick win Deseret News marathon

Michael Ottesen won the Deseret News Marathon in 2:32:12 while Ashley Paulson won the women's race in 2:51:26.

Michael Ottesen, Ashley Paulson win Deseret News marathon

Ashley Paulson won the women's race in the 2022 Deseret News Classic Marathon.

Utah woman breaks record at Death Valley race, wins Deseret News Marathon 11 days later

Ashley Paulson, who won the women's race of the 2021 Deseret News Marathon in 2:48.20, was inspired by her dad, a marathon runner.

Top female finisher of Deseret News Marathon motivated by unique tribute to dad

Great race, great people, but hills misrepresented

Great race - other than the bathroom problems

Excellent, challenging course with incredible view

race isnt for the first timer - can tell you that

Tough Race If Not Used to Running At Altitude

Challenging course - poor organizational support

My first marathon.  It was a great experience.

There's a reason other UT races get more runners.

Old DNM course was better, when started at I-80

With downhill training, a screamin' fast course.

Utah is HOT in July; I thought I would melt...

As my first marathon, it was really tough

Organizational issues plague marathon yet again

A very tough course with poor organization

If you're looking for a challenge, this is for you

Great course, too bad about organization.

SECOND HALF IS GREAT - First Half Ain't Bad Either

Deseret News Marathon

Marathon Results