The Deseret News Half Marathon was designed with a PR in mind, featuring a gradual 1,600 foot total elevation drop. Runners will sail down Emigration Canyon along a gentle downhill course that follows the historic pioneer trail and ends along the Days of '47 Parade route. While on the parade route, 100,000 cheering Utahns help push runners toward the finish line celebration at Liberty Park! [**Beating the Heat by Dr. Jake Viegel**](https://assets.deseret.com/marathon/2025/Beating%20the%20Heat.pdf) **Training Plans:** [Beginning Runners](https://assets.deseret.com/marathon/2026/2026%20DN%20Half-Marathon%20Training%20Plan-Beg.pdf) | [Experienced Runners](https://assets.deseret.com/marathon/2026/2026%20DN%20Half-Marathon%20Training%20Plan-Exp.pdf)