Salt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City Marathon offers a scenic urban-to-mountain course with a festive downtown finish.
Race Date
Apr 24, 2027
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon, now in its 24th year, presents a captivating journey from the Olympic Legacy Bridge through iconic neighborhoods. Runners are treated to sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains as they navigate the course, which culminates in a vibrant downtown finish.
This USATF-certified course is known for its net drop, making it a potentially fast race. With recent fields nearing 8,500 finishers, the event draws participants from across the nation, with about 22% returning year after year. The marathon also offers multiple distances, including a 10K, 5K, and a 1K Kids event, ensuring a broad appeal.
Participants can expect a lively atmosphere, culminating in a celebratory post-race party. Voted Utah’s “Best Running Event,” the Salt Lake City Marathon provides a memorable experience for runners of all levels.
Race-provided description
Voted Utah’s “Best Running Event” and “Best Half Marathon,” the University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon Presented by Bank of America returns for its 24th annual event on April 24, 2027—where urban meets the mountains. Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this stunning course delivers sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains while guiding runners through some of Salt Lake City’s most iconic neighborhoods, before finishing in the heart of downtown. Cross the finish line, soak in what you’ve just accomplished, and celebrate at the post-race party with friends and family. With 5 events to choose from—Marathon, Half Marathon 10K, 5K, and a 1K Kids event—there’s truly "Something for everyone." Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. A Beautiful Challenge is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to experience—and run—for yourself.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
451 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Course Map
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9321 years running
~3,679 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 52 states
winner 1:08:11
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
53%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Salt Lake City Marathon?
The Salt Lake City Marathon is held on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
Where does the Salt Lake City Marathon take place?
It takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What distances does the Salt Lake City Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Salt Lake City Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Salt Lake City Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
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