Deseret News Marathon
Salt Lake City, UT, USA • July 24, 2026
Race Day Weather
74°
94° high
Breezy
Dry
Warm start, rising temperatures
Runners will face a starting temperature of 74°F, climbing to 91°F by race's end. Winds will be from the SSE at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 29 mph, creating a slight headwind. With low humidity at 34%, hydration will be crucial; runners should pace conservatively early to adjust to rising temps.
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Distance: 26.2mi
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The Deseret News Marathon is the longest-operating marathon in Utah. 2024 will be our 54th year that runners have been racing down the historic pioneer route into the Salt Lake Valley and through the Days of '47 Parade. The Deseret News races consist of a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K. Source
Historical Weather
Based on 25 years of data
Avg Temp
88°F
L:72° H:88°
RunScore
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 25 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew46°F
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |  | 71°/88° | - | 35° | |
2024 |  | 75°/94° | - | 48° | |
2023 | | 82°/93° | - | 49° | |
2022 | | 78°/93° | - | 51° | |
2021 | | 73°/85° | - | 59° | |
2019 | | 78°/88° | - | 55° | |
2018 | | 70°/89° | - | 47° | |
2017 | | 66°/82° | - | 59° | |
2016 | | 75°/94° | - | 40° | |
2015 | | 65°/85° | - | 46° | |
2014 | | 80°/88° | - | 44° | |
2013 | | 74°/90° | - | 38° | |
2012 | | 74°/82° | - | 56° | |
2011 | | 70°/84° | - | 46° | |
2010 | | 63°/88° | - | 41° | |
2009 | | 76°/90° | - | 48° | |
2008 | | 70°/92° | - | 46° | |
2007 | | 77°/88° | - | 56° | |
2006 | | 77°/90° | - | 55° | |
2005 | | 74°/87° | - | 53° | |
2004 | | 65°/84° | - | 46° | |
2003 | | 75°/91° | - | 56° | |
2002 | | 76°/92° | - | 49° | |
2001 | | 62°/85° | - | 40° | |
2000 | | 69°/87° | - | 51° |