Road Running

Deseret News Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Salt Lake City (Utah, United States)

LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, United StatesShow on map(40.7696° N, 111.8617° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Deseret News Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Salt Lake City, Utah, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 6.21 mi (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (run.deseret.com).

Official website
Deseret News Marathon in Salt Lake City (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Alpine Ridge Trail Top Rocky Mountain NP 2024" · Photo: Larry D. Moore · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadForestLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m70 m - 150 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m73 m - 113 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 6.21 miRoad Running10 km+45 m76 m - 95 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KmRoad Running5 km+22 m79 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
70 m - 150 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS40.7696° N, 111.8617° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 70 m to 150 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 150 m·at 21.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
70 m97 m123 m150 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km150 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Deseret News Marathon take place?

Deseret News Marathon takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, US (start area at coordinates 40.7696° N, 111.8617° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Deseret News Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 6.21 mi (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Deseret News Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 70 m and 150 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Deseret News Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (run.deseret.com).