Salt Lake City Marathon

Voted Utah’s “Best Running Event” and “Best Half Marathon,” the University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon Presented by Bank of America returns for its 23rd annual event on April 25, 2026—where urban meets the mountains.

Starting at the Olympic Legacy Bridge, this stunning course delivers sweeping views of the Wasatch Mountains while guiding runners through some of Salt Lake City’s most iconic neighborhoods, before finishing in the heart of downtown. Cross the finish line, soak in what you’ve just accomplished, and celebrate at the post-race party with friends and family.

With 5 events to choose from—Full & Half Marathons, 10K, 5K, and a 1K Kids event—there’s truly "Something for everyone."

Beautiful? Yes. Challenging? Absolutely. A Beautiful Challenge is what makes the Salt Lake City Marathon a race you need to experience—and run—for yourself.

1. When does the 2021 Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon take place?
   April 10 - 25, 2021. You can complete your virtual race at any time during this 16-day period.
2. Where do I complete my virtual race?
   Anywhere! You do not need to complete it in Salt Lake City or even Utah. The beauty of a virtual race is you can complete it wherever you are. The idea is you set a goal and complete your distance in the spirit of Salt Lake City and all that we love about our incredible community.
3. What distances are offered?
   Full marathon (26.2 miles), Half marathon (13.1 miles), 10k (6.2 miles), and 5k (3.1 miles)
4. What is the distance of the Kids k?
   The distance depends on the age of the child. 1k for 9-10-year-olds, 0.5k for 7-8-year-olds, 0.25k for 5-6-year-olds, 500 feet for 3-4-year-olds, and 250 feet for 2 & under.
5. What activities can I do to complete my race? Do I have to run or walk?
   You have multiple ways you can complete your 2021 Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon race including running, walking, cycling, skating, skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, and rowing/paddling. Another perk of a virtual event!
   
6. What is included with registration for the 2021 Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon?
   A quarter-zip jacket is included with a full or half marathon registration and a short-sleeve tech tee is included with a 10k, 5k, or kids k registration. All event registrants will receive a finisher medal, access to an interactive course experience and tracking app, and a digital finisher certificate.
7. How can I get my swag?
   You have two options. You can attend a social distancing friendly packet pick-up event at Salt Lake Running Company or you can upgrade your registration for $15 to have your packet mailed to your home. The deadline to upgrade to packet mailing is April 7, 2021 at 11:59pm MT.
8. When and Where are the Packet Pick-Up Events?
   The 700 E location of Salt Lake Running Company (2454 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) on Friday, April 16 (10am - 7pm), Saturday, April 17 (10am - 6pm), Friday, April 23 (10m-7pm), and Saturday, April 24 (10am - 1pm). Some restrictions and rescheduling may apply. We are watching the ever-changing status of the virus, availability of the vaccine, and mass gathering restrictions from city, county, and state officials. 
9. Do I need to reserve a spot for packet pick-up?
   Yes! All people attending packet pick-up must reserve a time slot at our SLC Marathon Packet Pick-Up Reservations Site. 
10. How do I participate in the virtual event?
    After you have your swag... Tune in for a special live kick-off broadcast on Saturday, April 10. Next, pick a date, time, and course during the race period (April 10 - 25, 2021) and fire up the RaceJoy app. You'll be treated to a custom and interactive audio experience packed with fun facts about Salt Lake City, the history of our race, the good your participation does for our charity partner (Huntsman Cancer Foundation), and special messages from our partners. Don't forget to wear your bib so your friends and family (and probably some randoms on the street) can cheer you on! Finally, tune back in on April 24 for a special celebration program that will honor our athletes.
11. How do I use the RaceJoy app?
    Check out our RaceJoy page for all the details. The app can be downloaded from your Android or Apple device's app store for free.
12. Do I have to use the RaceJoy app? Can I use another app like MapMyRun, Strava, etc?
    While you'll miss the fun messages and ability for friends, family, and fellow athletes to send you cheers... Yes, you can use whichever app you prefer. Once you are done with your virtual race, you can upload your results manually by entering in the time or uploading a GPX, FIT, or TCD file from your favorite fitness app or device.
13. Can I use RaceJoy AND my favorite fitness tracker app like Strava?
    Yes. You can have both apps running simultaneously. You can even have your music app playing the perfect playlist and all will work well together. PRO TIP: turn off the progress updates on RaceJoy to avoid redundant distance alerts (and maintain your sanity).
14. How do I record my results?
    If you used the RaceJoy app and correctly linked up to your registration profile, you will have a simple one-button push process to submit results. If you don't use RaceJoy or have any trouble, you can still put in your time on our Submit Manual Results page. It's simple and easy.
15. Can I get a refund for my 2020 registration?
    No. As agreed to in the registration process and communicated at the time of the cancellation of the 2020 live event due to the moratorium on all mass gatherings in Salt Lake City, we are unable to offer refunds. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
16. Is it still possible to defer to 2022?
    No, sorry. The deadline to defer was January 16, 2021. If you did not take any action related to your 2020 registration, you were automatically moved into the 2021 virtual Salt Lake City Marathon. 
17. I registered in 2020 for the bike tour or 10k skate and deferred to 2021. Why don't I see those events offered for 2021?
    Don't worry! Your registration is still safe. Because we are virtual in 2021, we can offer the chance to complete our race distances however you see fit! Bike tour registrants have been moved into the 2021 Marathon event while the 10k skate registrants have been moved to the 2021 10k event. Special results categories for each type of activity will be provided in each distance so you can compare your participation with fellow cyclists or skaters.
18. Why are you canceling the 2021 live event when other live events are taking place in Salt Lake City and Utah?
    We want nothing more than to get back to normal and host a live event. Some events are able to do this because of the location and scope of their events. Current mandates in the state of Utah restrict mass gatherings (special events) in the state of Utah to under 1,000 people. Our event typically sees 8,000+ participants and volunteers along with another 10,000+ spectators. When we combine the scale of our event, the impact of shutting down 26+ miles of streets in downtown Salt Lake City, and the responsibility we feel as event organizers and members of the Salt Lake community to curb the spread of COVID-19 until a vaccine is more widely available together, it is clear that hosting a live format of our event in 2021 is not possible.
19. When will the 2022 Salt Lake City Marathon take place?
    Saturday, April 23, 2022 (pending approvals from the city, county, and state)
20. What is the Salt Lake Fitness Challenge?
    The Salt Lake Fitness Challenge is a separate event from the Salt Lake City Marathon that acts as a training program. Registrants of the challenge will work towards completing 202.1 miles from February 1st through April 9th, 2021. There is a separate fee for the challenge as well as its own swag!
21. Can I do the Salt Lake Fitness Challenge and the Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon?
    Genius! This is how we designed it all to work this year. The idea here is we all have to train anyway to get up to our goal distance for the virtual race. So, you might as well earn swag and props for putting in all those miles, right? You'll be amazed at the way a challenge will anchor you in a healthy lifestyle as we move from a disappointing 2020 to a brighter 2021.
22. Is there a discount if we sign up for both the Salt Lake Fitness Challenge and the Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon?
    You guys...  of course! By committing to both, you'll receive a 15% discount on both events. It's the least we can do to thank you for your support and honor your tenacity and spirit!
23. How do I participate in the 2021 Run Utah Triple Medal Challenge with the Ogden Marathon and St. George Marathon?
    If you are already signed up, follow the tutorial HERE to add the triple medal onto your registration. If you have not yet signed up for the Salt Lake City Marathon, register and select the "Run Utah Triple Medal Challenge" add-on when prompted. Don't forget to get signed up for the other two races.
    Register for the Ogden Marathon
    Register for the St. George Marathon

Packet pick-up will be held at the 700 E location of Salt Lake Running Company (2454 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106)

• Friday, April 16 (10am - 7pm)
• Saturday, April 17 (10am - 6pm)
• Friday, April 23 (10am - 7pm
• Saturday, April 24 (10am - 1pm)

-> No other Salt Lake Running Company locations are available for pick-up.
-> The previously published dates of April 9 and 10 are no longer available for pick-up.  We apologize for any inconveniences this causes.

NEW! REQUIRED ACTION: Every person coming to packet pick-up must reserve a date/time slot to get your swag.

Important Information, Rules, and Requirements for Packet Pick-Up

• You may pick up for multiple people including friends and family.
• Please indicate how many and who you are picking up for at the reservation link.
• Crowd limits are in effect and you may need to wait if capacity is reached. Please budget additional time.
• Come prepared with your confirmation email for yourself and anyone else you are picking up for to help with quick and easy processing.
• Visit our tent outside the store to check-in before entering the store.
• Facial masks are required at our packet pick-up tent and inside the store.
• NO PARKING INSIDE THE SALT LAKE RUNNING COMPANY STORE LOT for packet pick-up. Free parking is available on the surrounding streets.

Please note: The above rules will be in effect regardless of any changes in statewide mandates. These are precautions that the organizers of the Salt Lake City Marathon believe are necessary to keep everyone safe and comfortable. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Some restrictions and rescheduling may be necessary We are watching the ever-changing status of the virus, availability of the vaccine, and mass gathering restrictions from city, county, and state officials. 

Mailing Option. If you are not in the area or would prefer to have your swag mailed, you can add it when you register or later here. 

Refer Friends and Earn Refunds
Participating in the 2021 Virtual Salt Lake City Marathon is even more fun when you do it with others! Make it a competition, or use it as a way to encourage each other to get moving. Whatever your reason is, we encourage you to invite friends and family to join. Plus, you can earn a full refund of your registration fee!
 
Here's How it Works: 
During the registration period (Dec 22, 2020 - Apr 25, 2021), share your personal referral link with family and friends and you'll be credited as the referrer when your link is used to register. After registration closes, we'll confirm the total number of completed referrals made, and award you your earned refund. Your personal referral link can be found in any of the following locations:
-> Within your confirmation email: the link will be located at the top of the email
-> Within your RunSignUp profile: scroll to the bottom of your profile and select My Referrals under the Runner Links section
-> Within the confirmation page following registration: the "Refer Your Friends" link will be located at the top of the page
 
Refunds
5 Referrals = $20 refund of registration fee
10 Referrals = $50 or 100% refund of registration fee, whichever is less

Are you a Utah endurance superstar? Join us and the organizers of the Salt Lake City Marathon and St. George Marathon in this unique alliance to celebrate the best Utah has to offer and our athletes that take advantage of it all. The upgrade includes THREE medals – one themed for each race – and they magnetize to complete the perfect Utah landscape art sure to make all your running buddies jealous. Sign up and pay just once to get all three medals. When you register for each race individually, you’ll receive their piece of the series along with the rest of the event’s swag. When you cross the finish line at St. George, your epic year of athletic achievement will be complete, and you’ll have all the bling to prove it. 

Reminder: Don’t forget to register for the other races in the series (Ogden Marathon and St. George Marathon).

RACE ONE
Salt Lake City (virtual): April 10-25, 2021
Register Here!

RACE TWO
Ogden Marathon (virtual): May 9-16, 2021
Register Here!

RACE THREE
St. George Marathon (in-person): October 2, 2021
Register Here!

TUTORIAL: How to add on the Run Utah Triple Medal Challenge to your current registration.


1.  Log into RunSignUp.com

2.  Go to your profile 

3. Scroll down to "Upcoming Events" and click on "2021 Salt Lake City Marathon"

4.  Click on "Add-Ons"

5. Scroll to the bottom, find the "Run Utah Triple Medal Challenge," and Input "1" for the quantity. Click "Continue." Follow the rest of the on-screen prompts to complete payment.