Salt Lake City Marathon
Lo esencial
El Salt Lake City Marathon, que se celebra cada primavera desde principios de los 2000, se ha convertido en la carrera por ruta más importante de Utah y un evento destacado en el calendario regional de running. Su historia está enraizada en el espíritu comunitario y la promoción de la buena forma física en todo el Salt Lake Valley, atrayendo tanto a maratonistas competitivos que buscan tiempos clasificatorios para Boston como a miles de corredores y caminantes recreativos. La carrera aprovecha tradicionalmente el espectacular telón de fondo de la ciudad y fue establecida para mostrar la combinación de encanto urbano y paisaje montañoso de Salt Lake City, proporcionando un recorrido rápido y bien apoyado para atletas de todos los niveles. El recorrido atraviesa barrios del centro y principales hitos de la ciudad, ofreciendo vistas sostenidas del Wasatch Range y el Salt Lake Valley mientras los corredores pasan por calles arboladas, parques locales y secciones animadas de aficionados. Los corredores suelen destacar los tramos descendentes del valle como escénicos y rápidos, con excelente apoyo de la multitud y avituallamientos bien organizados que realzan la experiencia. La atmósfera del evento es festiva y comunitaria, con celebraciones post-carrera, música y actividades para toda la familia que lo hacen acogedor tanto para espectadores como para participantes. El maratón está certificado por USATF y sirve como un recorrido clasificatorio para Boston, lo que lo hace atractivo para corredores que persiguen objetivos de tiempo.
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2026 edition completed; 2027 date not yet announced
Jun 24, 2026The 2026 Salt Lake City Marathon (April 25, 2026) has been completed. As of 2026-06-24, the official site (saltlakecitymarathon.com) states '2027 Registration Re-Opens in Fall 2026' but no specific 2027 race date or pricing has been published. Check back in fall 2026 for the 2027 announcement.
23rd Annual Edition in 2026
Apr 25, 2026The 2026 race marked the 23rd annual running of the Salt Lake City Marathon. The race was first held in 2004 and has grown to become Utah's Best Running Event and Best Half Marathon. The event is organized by High Altitude Events and sponsored by University of Utah Health and Bank of America.
Huntsman Heroes Partnership Raises Over $6 Million Since 2003
Aug 30, 2025The Salt Lake City Marathon has partnered with Huntsman Cancer Foundation for over 20 years, with the Huntsman Heroes charity program raising more than $6 million for cancer research since 2003. 100% of all donations go directly to Huntsman Cancer Institute's research, treatment, and prevention efforts.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Temple Square
Runners pass by the iconic Salt Lake Temple and the historic church grounds in the heart of downtown
Utah State Capitol
The course offers views of the neoclassical capitol building and its terraces overlooking the city
City Creek Center
The downtown stretch runs alongside this open-air shopping and dining center with a creek running through it
The Leonardo Museum
Participants go past the interactive science and art museum near downtown Salt Lake City
Liberty Park
The route skirts or passes near this large urban park known for its ponds, trees, and recreation areas
Wasatch Mountain views
Several sections of the course feature panoramic views of the Wasatch Range and foothills
Emigration Canyon (scenic canyon drive)
The out-and-back or return portions include stretches through or alongside the picturesque Emigration Canyon area
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must register and have an assigned bib to participate
- Minimum age 16 to run the full marathon; runners under 18 must have parent/guardian consent
- All participants must sign an electronic waiver and release of liability during registration
- Runners must be capable of finishing within the official course time limit (typically 6–7 hours)
- Athletes must obey race officials, course marshals and USATF competition rules where applicable
- Wheelchair athletes and handcycles must register in advance and comply with event-specific rules and ramp/assist guidelines
- Strollers, scooters, pets and unauthorized motorized devices are not allowed on the marathon course
- Race entries are non-transferable and non-refundable unless event policy provides a specific transfer/deferral option
- Participants must wear their assigned bib visible on the front of their clothing for the entire race
- Medical personnel have final authority to remove any runner deemed unable to continue safely
Documentos requeridos
- Government-issued photo ID
- Signed race waiver/registration confirmation
- Emergency contact information
- Proof of eligibility for special categories (military/student/masters)
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Virtual Race
- Tour Operator
- In-Person Registration
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances
Bib transfers to another registered runner allowed until 30 days before race for a $15 processing fee
Deferral to the following year's race (2027) allowed until 14 days before race with $25 deferral fee; medical deferrals accepted with physician documentation through race weekend
If the event is canceled by organizers (e.g., severe weather or government order), registrants will be offered deferral to the next event or a partial refund at organizer discretion; virtual race option may be provided
The course offers scenic views of the Wasatch Mountains and passes landmarks including the Utah State Capitol and neighborhoods of Salt Lake City before finishing in the downtown area.
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical long-sleeve finisher shirt, and there is a post-race festival with food vendors and a beer garden for participants 21+.
The race weekend includes an expo with packet pickup, race gear vendors, and a kids run, and many runners take advantage of a Saturday pasta dinner hosted by local organizers.
Runners should prepare for altitude (Salt Lake City is around 4,300 ft), expect aid stations roughly every 1.5–2 miles with water and electrolyte drink, and plan to use downtown parking or TRAX light rail for easier access to the 7:00 AM start.
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