The Deseret News Marathon is the longest-operating marathon in Utah, offering a variety of races including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K, and relay. The event is designed with a personal record in mind, featuring a gradual 1,600-foot elevation drop. Runners will enjoy a scenic route down Emigration Canyon, following the historic pioneer trail into Salt Lake City. The race concludes along the Days of '47 Parade route, with 100,000 cheering spectators. Participants will receive technical race shirts and finisher medals, and the event is known for its strong road race fields.
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1 km
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. The course begins at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon, descending a 3,200 foot total elevation drop, and finishes through downtown Salt Lake City along the Days of '47 Parade route.
The Deseret News 10K is part of Utah's longest-operating marathon event. Runners will start at Research Park on the University of Utah campus and follow a scenic route through Salt Lake City, finishing along the Days of '47 Parade route. Participants will be chip-timed and receive technical race shirts and finisher medals.
The Deseret News 5K invites families to join the festivities. The run begins at Salt Lake City and finishes at Liberty Park where runners will be cheered on by over 100,000 spectators. This event will be chip timed, and all finishers will receive medals.
The Deseret News hosts its 2nd Annual Family 1K race. The 1K fun run is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy the race experience and cross the finish line with thousands of spectators cheering them on before the Pioneer Day Parade begins. Participants will receive a finisher medal, race bib, swag bag, and refreshments at the IHC & Select Health VIP tent at the finish line.
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FAQs
What is the Deseret News Marathon?
How long is the Deseret News Marathon?
Where does the Deseret News Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Deseret News Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News Marathon?
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. The course begins at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon, descending a 3,200 foot total elevation drop, and finishes through downtown Salt Lake City along the Days of '47 Parade route.
The Deseret News Marathon is 42km long.
The Deseret News Marathon takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
The Deseret News Marathon elevation gain is 192 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News Marathon?
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. The course begins at the top of Big Mountain above Emigration Canyon, descending a 3,200 foot total elevation drop, and finishes through downtown Salt Lake City along the Days of '47 Parade route.
How long is the Deseret News Marathon?
The Deseret News Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Deseret News Marathon take place?
The Deseret News Marathon takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News Marathon?
The Deseret News Marathon elevation gain is 192 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Deseret News Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 10K?
How long is the Deseret News 10K?
Where does the Deseret News 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 10K?
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 10K?
The Deseret News 10K is part of Utah's longest-operating marathon event. Runners will start at Research Park on the University of Utah campus and follow a scenic route through Salt Lake City, finishing along the Days of '47 Parade route. Participants will be chip-timed and receive technical race shirts and finisher medals.
The Deseret News 10K is 10km long.
The Deseret News 10K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Runna classifies the Deseret News 10K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 10K?
The Deseret News 10K is part of Utah's longest-operating marathon event. Runners will start at Research Park on the University of Utah campus and follow a scenic route through Salt Lake City, finishing along the Days of '47 Parade route. Participants will be chip-timed and receive technical race shirts and finisher medals.
How long is the Deseret News 10K?
The Deseret News 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Deseret News 10K take place?
The Deseret News 10K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 10K?
Runna classifies the Deseret News 10K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 5K?
How long is the Deseret News 5K?
Where does the Deseret News 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 5K?
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 5K?
The Deseret News 5K invites families to join the festivities. The run begins at Salt Lake City and finishes at Liberty Park where runners will be cheered on by over 100,000 spectators. This event will be chip timed, and all finishers will receive medals.
The Deseret News 5K is 5km long.
The Deseret News 5K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Runna classifies the Deseret News 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 5K?
The Deseret News 5K invites families to join the festivities. The run begins at Salt Lake City and finishes at Liberty Park where runners will be cheered on by over 100,000 spectators. This event will be chip timed, and all finishers will receive medals.
How long is the Deseret News 5K?
The Deseret News 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Deseret News 5K take place?
The Deseret News 5K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 5K?
Runna classifies the Deseret News 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 1K?
How long is the Deseret News 1K?
Where does the Deseret News 1K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 1K?
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 1K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 1K?
The Deseret News hosts its 2nd Annual Family 1K race. The 1K fun run is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy the race experience and cross the finish line with thousands of spectators cheering them on before the Pioneer Day Parade begins. Participants will receive a finisher medal, race bib, swag bag, and refreshments at the IHC & Select Health VIP tent at the finish line.
The Deseret News 1K is 1km long.
The Deseret News 1K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Runna classifies the Deseret News 1K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deseret News 1K?
The Deseret News hosts its 2nd Annual Family 1K race. The 1K fun run is a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy the race experience and cross the finish line with thousands of spectators cheering them on before the Pioneer Day Parade begins. Participants will receive a finisher medal, race bib, swag bag, and refreshments at the IHC & Select Health VIP tent at the finish line.
How long is the Deseret News 1K?
The Deseret News 1K is 1km long.
Where does the Deseret News 1K take place?
The Deseret News 1K takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deseret News 1K?
Runna classifies the Deseret News 1K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Deseret News 1K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deseret News 1K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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