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Salt Lake City Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Race Date: 04/24/2027
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon
What This Race Counts Toward:
Boston: Yes
World Marathon Majors: No
Salt Lake City Marathon Description
The Salt Lake City Marathon starts at the Olympic Legacy Bridge near the University of Utah each April, winding past the Wasatch Mountains, Sugar House Park, and downtown Salt Lake City. The course carries a few rolling hills but stays generally fast, with sweeping mountain views throughout. A half marathon and other distances run the same weekend, backed by frequent aid stations and enthusiastic crowd support.
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Salt Lake City Marathon Additional Details:
Seventeen aid stations line the course, spaced just over a mile apart and stocked with water, Gatorade, and GU energy gels, so support is rarely far away. The finisher medal itself is genuinely oversized, and the food waiting beyond the chute matches the effort: bananas, chips, Creamies ice cream, chocolate milk, Kodiak pancakes, and fresh fruit and granola bars for anyone still hungry. Medical support runs deep too, with stationary first aid stops at several mile markers and real doctors and physical therapists staffing the finish-line tent. Neighborhood support adds its own flavor along the way, including at least one front-yard Dole Whip machine that’s become a course legend.
Course Information
Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: Yes
Time Limit: 6 hr 30 min (full), 4 hr (half)
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 2,900
Marathon: 1,300
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 918 ft (full)
Elevation Loss: 1,500 ft (full)
Average Temperature
- Low: 41°F
- High: 61°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Things to Do in Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Outdoors & Trails
Wasatch Foothills Trails
Hike the Wasatch foothills trails accessible right from Salt Lake City’s Foothill cultural district — choose an easy segment for tired legs after race day.
Landmark
Temple Square
Explore the gardens and architecture of Temple Square, a cornerstone of Utah’s heritage with free museums and visitor centers — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens
Hogle Zoo
Ride the Safari Express Train past lions, giraffes, and zebras at the Hogle Zoo, home to more than 800 animals — a flat, self-paced walk that’s gentle on recovering legs.
Museums & History
Natural History Museum of Utah
See the largest collection of horned dinosaur fossils in the world at the Natural History Museum of Utah — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.
Sports & Entertainment
Clark Planetarium
Go stargazing at the Clark Planetarium, a hands-on science and space attraction downtown — a relaxed, indoor way to spend an afternoon after race day.
Shopping
City Creek
Browse the elegant shops of City Creek, just south of Temple Square — an easy, flat, indoor stroll for a post-race souvenir.
Arts & Culture
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Survey artworks ranging from tribal to modern styles at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts — a relaxed, indoor way to spend a taper day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Red Butte Garden
Take a complimentary tram tour through Red Butte Garden’s miles of nature trails and cultivated gardens — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend a rest day.
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