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Salt Lake City Marathon

Name: Salt Lake City Marathon 2025
Uploaded: 2025-04-26
Description: Start line is held at the Olympic Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah campus. It starts at the foothills just above 4,800 feet above sea level, runs through downtown Salt Lake City, and finish is

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Salt Lake City
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Race date in 200 days: Apr 24, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Salt Lake City · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee: $95Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Apr 24, 2027 · Entry Sep 8, 2026 ~ Apr 23, 2027

2026Date Apr 25, 2026

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D-day as of Oct 6, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Start line is held at the Olympic Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah campus.

It starts at the foothills just above 4,800 feet above sea level, runs through downtown Salt Lake City, and finish is in downtown.

Full marathon and half marathon start simultaneously from the same start line.

The event features five races: the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K Kids.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

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Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 4

Reddit · r/Marathon_TrainingRan in 2025 · Finish time 4:27:58

“We crossed the finish line in 4:28, hitting our primary goal of finishing under 4:30!”

The runner completed their first marathon with their spouse in 4 hours 27 minutes 58 seconds. The runner made up time on the early downhill sections, took fluids and gels, and achieved the goal of finishing within 4 hours 30 minutes by prioritising running together at the end.

Read the original on Reddit · r/Marathon_Training

RedditRan in 2022 · Finish time 4:25:22

“The course is really nice.”

In their first marathon, they encountered snow just before the start and sleet and freezing rain after mile 16. In the high altitude and severe weather, they lowered their pace and finished.

Read the original on Reddit

jarichmondRan in 2022 · Finish time 4:25:22

“All in all, I consider this to be a successful first marathon.”

The runner completed the 2022 Salt Lake City Marathon, the runner's first full marathon, in 4 hours 25 minutes 22 seconds. Although the runner experienced elevations above 4,000 feet, snow and sleet, and strong headwinds, the runner said the course connecting the mountains and the city and the support around the finish line left a strong impression.

Read the original on Reddit r/running

SupercordsRan in 2010 · Finish time 3:45:05

“The second half of the marathon was pretty boring scenery wise.”

Supercords finished the 2010 Salt Lake City Marathon in 3:45:05. After an early downhill stretch, the second half brought a long, gentle climb and strong sun. As the pain and fatigue built from the halfway point on, they walked through the aid stations to take on fluids, then used the massage tent and grabbed recovery food after crossing the line.

Read the original on Supercords

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

Andy Glaze · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

General entry

First-come, first-served online registration through RunSignup.

No lottery is used;

entries close on a first-come, first-served basis when the event sells out.

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Time limit6 hours 30 minutes

6 hours 30 minutes (half marathon 4 hours)

START

Start at Olympic Legacy Bridge, finish in downtown Salt Lake City

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Library Square, downtown Salt Lake City

a different location from the start (point-to-point, net downhill course of approximately 650 feet).

Finish · Google Maps

Original course map · goandrace.com

Course starts at the Olympic Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah campus.

The starting elevation is just above 4,800 feet (approximately 1,460 m) above sea level, then the route descends from the foothills toward lower elevations.

The half marathon section is generally flat or downhill.

Full marathon and half marathon take place simultaneously and use the same start line at the Olympic Legacy Bridge.

Course passes through downtown Salt Lake City and the northern Salt Lake Valley, with views of the nearby foothills and the Wasatch Mountains.

After the halfway point, course follows the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains into residential areas of the neighboring cities of Millcreek and Holladay,

then continues along Salt Lake City streets toward major roads near downtown finish.

A bike tour is held on the same day from the same course;

it starts earlier than the marathon, and time limit is 1 hour 45 minutes.

The inaugural event was held in 2004.

A bike tour was added in 2005, followed by half marathon in 2006.

That year, the event moved from April to June before returning to April in 2007.

The 2027 event will be the 24th edition.

World Athletics Label: Label Label
AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (43°F): Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Bib pickup

Pickup at the 700 E location of Salt Lake Running Company: 2027-04-16 (Fri) 10:00–19:00, 04-17 (Sat) 10:00–18:00, 04-23 (Fri) 10:00–19:00, 04-24 (Sat) 10:00–13:00. Visitors must reserve a pickup time slot.

Stations & transport near the venue

Buy or load a FAREPAY card before your trip (at a UTA Customer Service Center or participating retailer) — foreign contactless bank cards do not yet tap directly on UTA readers system-wide.

Getting to the start

University of Utah, Wasatch Drive & N Campus Drive - TRAX stop: Medical Station (10 Medical Drive North)

Per prior (2026) edition, not yet republished for 2027: race bib valid as free fare on TRAX/FrontRunner/UTA buses all race day.

Getting to the finish

Library Square / Washington Square, downtown Salt Lake City (400 S 200 E) - TRAX stop: Library Station (225 E 400 S)

Per prior (2026) edition: parking near finish recommended, ride free TRAX to start.

More details

2027 race date (Sat 24 Apr 2027, 24th annual) confirmed on official homepage,

but detailed spectator/parking/TRAX-station pages currently live are explicitly dated to the 2026 race, not yet republished for 2027.

More details

No dedicated marathon shuttle bus;

free TRAX/FrontRunner/UTA bus access via race bib on race day, extra service from ~4:00am.

IC card

UTA FAREPAY Card

UTA Customer Service Centers and participating retailers (call UTA at 1-888-743-3882 to confirm a location near your hotel/airport).

Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Alternative: FAREPAY daily fare cap (automatic, not a separately purchased pass) $5/day (equivalent to 2 paid trips;

further taps that day are free) — Worth relying on if you'll take 3+ rides in a single day — load a FAREPAY card and the cap applies automatically.

More details

Base fare is $2.50 (bus/TRAX/FrontRunner base), Express/Ski Bus $5.

As of Aug 2026, UTA is still in a public comment period on a plan to add debit/credit/mobile-wallet tap-to-pay, with launch expected later in 2026 —

NOT yet live.

Recommend runners buy a FAREPAY card on arrival rather than assume a bank card will work.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Finish officially closes at 1:30 p.m. on race day.

The organizers state that participants must finish both full marathon and half marathon within 6 hours 30 minutes to receive an official time.

Bib and participant packets are available the day before the event, Friday, at the Quality of Life Expo held at the Utah State Fairgrounds Grand Hall.

All participants must pick them up on Friday;

race-day pickup is not available unless it was purchased separately during registration.

Free gear check is available for all events at start line.

A gear-check tag is attached to bib, and belongings can be collected after the event at the gear-check tent in the post-race party area.

Registration opens on September 4, 2026, with early-bird pricing available through September 7.

The organizers state that all events have sold out during race week or earlier in recent years.

There are no refunds.

Instead, for a small fee, participants may defer their entry to the 2028 event.

Deferral requests must be completed by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2027.

Deferral is permitted only once.

Event changes can be made through a RunSignup account, but transferring bib to another person is not permitted.

Dogs are not allowed in course.

Strollers are permitted but must start at the back, regardless of pace.

Times are local to Salt Lake City. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Near the startNear the finish

The start and finish are 4.0km apart.

Marriott University Park

Hotel · 970m

8.0/10(309)

View on Booking.com

Anniversary Inn - 5Th South

Hotel · 2.3km

7.7/10(98)

View on Booking.com

University Guest House and Conference Center

Accommodation · 214m

9.0/10(67)

View on Booking.com

Historic Avenues Across From Hospital- Ethernet, Free Parking, Coffee Bar & Lots of Games

Accommodation · 2.2km

8.7/10(11)

View on Booking.com

Cozy Relaxing Retreat Near Downtown SLC

Accommodation · 3.0km

8.4/10(29)

View on Booking.com

Anniversary Inn - South Temple

Bed & breakfast · 2.9km

7.6/10(116)

View on Booking.com

Bright Cheery Apartment Near Downtown

Accommodation · 3.0km

8.3/10(3)

View on Booking.com

The Grand America Hotel

Hotel · 647m

9.4/10(822)

View on Booking.com

Prime Location Downtown Temple Sq Salt Palace 1BD

Accommodation · 583m

9.5/10(13)

View on Booking.com

Luxury Condo in the Library Square District

Accommodation · 508m

8.8/10(13)

View on Booking.com

Downtown Gem • King Bed • Fast WIFI

Accommodation · 572m

9.0/10(6)

View on Booking.com

Downtown SLC Studio - Free Wifi - Free Parking

Accommodation · 451m

8.3/10(6)

View on Booking.com

Modern dntwn apt- prime location

Accommodation · 583m

9.0/10(6)

View on Booking.com

Luxury Condo in the Best Part of Downtown

Accommodation · 508m

8.6/10(5)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

24 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

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Salt Lake City: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Salt Lake City Marathon

About Salt Lake City Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run