Salt Lake City Marathon

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DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking

DurationSpringEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe Salt Lake City Marathon sells itself on

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Salt Lake City Marathon in Salt Lake City

The University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon, presented by Bank of America, is a spring road race weekend held in downtown Salt Lake City, with the next edition scheduled for April 24, 2027, as its 24th annual running. The course starts at the Olympic Legacy Bridge and finishes downtown, offering five distance options: full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1K kids event, alongside a post-race finish-line party.

The Salt Lake City Marathon has grown into a fixture of the city's spring calendar, reaching its 24th annual running with the edition scheduled for April 24, 2027, presented under the title sponsorship of University of Utah Health and Bank of America.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The Salt Lake City Marathon sells itself on its course setting: starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, a landmark tied to the city's 2002 Winter Olympics, the route delivers sustained views of the Wasatch Mountains while threading through several distinct downtown and near-downtown neighborhoods before finishing in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City

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Local voters have named it Utah's Best Running Event and Best Half Marathon, a reputation built partly on offering five separate distance options, from a full marathon down to a 1K kids event, so the same weekend can accommodate serious marathoners, first-time half-marathon runners, and families together

The city starts moving

Reaching its 24th annual running in 2027, the race carries title sponsorship from University of Utah Health and Bank of America

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Race-weekend traditions include the start at the Olympic Legacy Bridge

Water and renewal

Living ritual

tying the course symbolically to Salt Lake City's Olympic history

The sacred route

Living ritual

a course design intended to showcase Wasatch Mountain views from within the city rather than routing runners out to the mountains themselves

The local code

Living ritual

and a post-race finish-line party at the downtown finish where runners

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and spectators gather together across all five race distances rather than dispersing separately by event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Salt Lake City Marathon, plan transport around the exact Salt Lake City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Late April mornings in Salt Lake City can start cold, often near or below freezing at race start, before warming considerably by late morning, so layered running gear, such as a disposable...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Salt Lake City Marathon, stay near the part of Salt Lake City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.76 N, 111.89 W Open in Google Maps

Salt Lake City, UT

Nearest airportSLC — Salt Lake City

TransportFor Salt Lake City Marathon, plan transport around the exact Salt Lake City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Salt Lake City Marathon, stay near the part of Salt Lake City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Salt Lake City via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Salt Lake City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare fares Festival gearLate April mornings in Salt Lake City can start cold, often near or below freezing at race start, before warming considerably by late morning, so layered running gear, such as a disposable long-sleeve layer over race clothing, gloves, and a hat for the start, works best; runners should plan to shed layers as the temperature climbs and the sun gets stronger at altitude.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Salt Lake City Marathon?

Salt Lake City Marathon is listed for April · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Salt Lake City Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Salt Lake City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Salt Lake City, UT

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Salt Lake City Marathon

Salt Lake City Marathon in Salt Lake City

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Salt Lake City, UT

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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