Jonathan Kotter wins Deseret News Marathon for eighth time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Jonathan Kotter secured his eighth victory at the Deseret News Marathon in Salt Lake City on July 24, 2026, finishing with a time of 2:39:48. After battling injuries in recent years, Kotter, 41, returned to form to claim the title, noting he felt fortunate in his training approach. He achieved an average pace of 6:05 per mile, consistently holding a leading position throughout the race. McKay Larsen finished second, followed by Tanner Webb in third. Kotter plans to participate in upcoming races this fall and hopes to volunteer at future marathons.
- •Kotter wins the Deseret News Marathon in Salt Lake City.
- •Finishes with a time of 2:39:48.
- •McKay Larsen and Tanner Webb take second and third place.
- •Kotter’s last win in this marathon was in 2022.
- •He plans to run more races this fall.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Every time is like the first time’: Jonathan Kotter returns to the top of the podium at the Deseret News Marathon
"For the eighth time, Jonathan Kotter has won the men’s marathon.
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