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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
5244 S. 48th Street, Chandler AZ
5K
43–68°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
46–74°F
dry
2024
46–72°F
dry
2023
43–68°F
dry
2022
41–55°F
rain
2021
39–70°F
dry
2020
42–66°F
dry
2019
41–64°F
dry
2018
41–66°F
dry
2017
44–77°F
dry
2016
46–72°F
dry
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About this race
The Marathon Project is proud to present The Cowboy Christmas 5k benefiting #LovePup Foundation! Lace up your shoes and put on your most festive running gear for this fast and fun 5k through beautiful Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona. The race will take place in conjunction with The Marathon Project and is a rebrand of the original TMP 5k. Best of all, a portion of the race proceeds will go to #LovePup Foundation.
#LovePup Foundation is a 501c3 based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes pups with love and care, one tail at a time. You can learn more about #LovePup and see their adoptable animals at lovepupfoundation.org.
The first 300 runners to sign up will get a free Cowboy Christmas 5k beanie and a custom finisher's medal, so don't delay!
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