Would you like to join running race with that extra challenge? Salt Lake City is running in a mostly flat city at an altitude. This means you are also closer to the sun. Up for the challenge? Let us take you through the top Salt Lake City running races so you to decide which one you want to run.
Salt Lake City Marathon
Date: 25 April 2026
This notable running race includes a number of events like the half marathon, a bike race, 10K and even a children’s course that aims to provide young ones with the experience of running close to more experienced athletes.
The Salt Lake City marathon is a well established race that has a unique start point at a little over 4,800 ft. From the Legacy bridge, participants will make their way down through the city finishing off at Liberty Square. This is an event that has something for everyone even if you are there just to cheer people on.
Salt Lake City Running Tour with a Private Guide
SALT LAKE CITY CINNAMON ROLL TRAIL RUN – 22K
Make Strava art and enjoy a tasty treat. A local trail favorite will reward you with a bird’s eye view over the Salt Lake Valley with amazing views of the Wasatch Mountains, Great Salt Lake and downtown Salt Lake City.
✅ Private guide
✅ Hotel pickup
✅ Your preferred pace and distance
✅ Available all days of the week
UItah Valley Marathon
Date: 5-6 June 2026
The Utah Valley Marathon is one of the fastest and offers the most scenic routes in Utah. Participants will run through some of the most beautiful spots of the Provo Canyon, passing lakes, forests and waterfalls. The full marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier and participants of the half marathon will run the second half of the full marathon course.
Deseret News Marathon
Date: 24 July 2025
The Deseret News Marathon is the oldest running races in Utah. Going on it’s 56th year in 2026, this running race consists of a full marathon, a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K. The newest event is a marathon relay.
Run SLC Race Series
Date: 5K – 7 February 2026
10K – 7 March 2026
15K – 11 April 2026
The Run SLC Race series is a series of short races throughout the year. It is more about having fun, moving your body after winter, setting fitness goals and forming good habits as the year moves along.
If you are in the city for other reasons than participating in a running race, get to know SLC by running tour. For runners of all levels, this is the best way explore a city while doing what you love. Go! Running Tours offers four unique running tours of various distances.
The 8K Salt Lake City Grid City Run is a must do for first time visitors of the city. This running tour will take you through the most popular and historical parts of downtown Salt Lake City. This is the perfect tour to take for those with limited time in the city. Running this course will let you understand why is it called “Grid City”.
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