Salt Lake City 5K

Runners will start in chilly 36°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temps will climb significantly to 53°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The Salt Lake City 5K is a flat out-and-back route that starts at 451 S 300 E near Library Square and turns around near Liberty Park. It returns to the shared finish line at 451 S 200 E in downtown Salt Lake City, where the marathon, half marathon and 10K also finish. It runs on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Saturday, April 24

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:05 AM5K (3.1 mi)

7:15 AM10K (6.2 mi)

10:45 AM1K Kids Run (0.6 mi)

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When is the 2027 Salt Lake City 5K?

The 2027 Salt Lake City 5K will be held on Saturday April 24, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Salt Lake City 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 55°F and a low of 34°F with a 13% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data

Avg Temp

46°F

L:45° H:47°

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Rain Freq

12%

3 of 25 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Salt Lake City 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2026	38°/41°	-	24°
2025 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	53°/58°	-	23°
2024 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	48°/49°	-	28°
2023 Salt Lake City 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain. 2023	43°/44°	-	32°
2022 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2022	41°/42°	Light	32°
2022 Salt Lake City 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2022	44°/46°	Light	38°
2021 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	41°/41°	-	17°
2021 Salt Lake City 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2021	44°/47°	-	26°
2020 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	43°/44°	-	27°
2019 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning snow or rain. 2019	36°/36°	-	35°
2018 Salt Lake City 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	44°/48°	-	36°
2017 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	38°/42°	-	31°
2016 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	36°/38°	-	29°
2015 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	42°/45°	-	37°
2014 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	46°/49°	-	45°
2013 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2013	46°/47°	Light	37°
2012 Salt Lake City 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	49°/54°	-	40°
2011 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2011	48°/49°	-	41°
2010 Salt Lake City 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2010	49°/50°	-	35°
2009 Salt Lake City 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2009	44°/45°	-	37°
2008 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	58°/59°	-	13°
2007 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	41°/44°	-	36°
2006 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	50°/51°	-	29°
2005 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2005	54°/55°	-	30°
2004 Salt Lake City 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	40°/46°	-	34°