| Richard J. Carling | |
| State: | Utah |
| State Senate: | Utah |
| District: | 3rd |
| Term: | 1975–1990 1973 |
| Office2: | Member of the Utah House of Representatives |
| Term Start2: | 1966 |
| Term End2: | 1973 |
| Party: | Republican |
| Birth Date: | 6 December 1937 |
| Birth Place: | Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Profession: | Attorney |
| Residence: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Spouse: | Diane Saxey Carling |
Richard J. Carling (December 6, 1937 – April 30, 2024) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives and Utah State Senate.[1] An attorney, he attended the University of Utah where he earned a law degree.[2] He was an avid runner and has run in over 155 races, including over 35 Honolulu Marathons and 39 consecutive Boston Marathons.[3] Carling died on April 30, 2024, at the age of 86.[4]