8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria AZ
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
🌵 Event Overview
Join us for the 5th annual ARIZONA HALF MARATHON! It's Better in the Desert!
This event will feature a half marathon, 10K and 5K distances at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, Arizona.
🗓️ Event Details and Schedule
- Race Date: March 1, 2026
- Location: 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ
- Schedule: See below for a detailed schedule.
- Link to Registration: Register Here
📍 Course Maps
- Half Marathon: Course Map
- 10K: Course Map
- 5K: Course Map
🎁 What You Get
- Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Medal for all participants
- T-Shirt: Choice of short sleeve or tank Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt
- Age Group Awards: Top Three in each age group for half marathon, 10K, and 5K (Race Day Participants only).
- Food: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" with granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc.
💧 Water Stations and Course Support
- Water Stations: Located at various miles for each distance.
- GU Gels: Available for half marathon participants at specified miles.
- Restrooms: Available on-course at designated miles.
- Cut-off Time: The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.
🏁 Race Day Information
- Stroller Friendly: Strollers and Walkers must start at the back of the pack.
- Pet Friendly: Leashed pets are allowed.
- No Bag Check: Due to the common start/finish line.
- Open Trail System: The course uses the New River Trail System: no transportation needed.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Saturday, February 28th from 2-5 PM at Habit Burger & Grill.
- Location: 4125 W. Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Map
- Race Day: Packet pick-up starting at 6:30 AM at Rio Vista Park.
🕒 Event Schedule
- Sat, February 28, 2026: Packet Pick-up at Habit Burger & Grill from 2-5 PM
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 7:30 AM - Half Marathon Begins
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 7:50 AM - 10K Begins
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 7:55 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Closes
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 8:00 AM - 5K Begins
- Sun, March 1, 2026: 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
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