Deseret News Half Marathon
Salt Lake City, United States of America · Monday 24 May 2027
One of Utah’s oldest and most historic races, the Deseret News Half Marathon follows a point-to-point downhill course through Salt Lake City, making it a great option for runners seeking fast times. The race is held on Pioneer Day, adding an extra festive atmosphere, with large crowds cheering along the way. Despite the elevation drop, the dry summer heat can pose a challenge, making hydration key.
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Adjusted Time
1:46:36
Time difference: +1.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain25m
Elevation High1798m
Elevation Low1303m
Weather Forecast
High30°C
Low16°C
Chance of Rain8%
How hard is Deseret News Half Marathon?
Moderateharder than 49% of half marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Deseret News Half Marathon plays about 3 minutes slower than an average road half marathon for a 1:30 runner. It ranks #230 hardest of 450 half marathons we analyse, and #79 of 145 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Deseret News Half Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road half marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Deseret News Half Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30:00 | 1:30:54 | +00:54 |
| 1:45:00 | 1:46:36 | +01:36 |
| 2:00:00 | 2:02:20 | +02:20 |
| 2:15:00 | 2:18:07 | +03:07 |
| 2:30:00 | 2:33:57 | +03:57 |
| 2:45:00 | 2:49:48 | +04:48 |
| 3:00:00 | 3:05:42 | +05:42 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Deseret News Half Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Deseret News Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Salt Lake City, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 24 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 25m of total climbing, with its high point near 1798m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Deseret News Half Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 25m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 1303m and 1798m above sea level. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 16°C and 30°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (8%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Deseret News Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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