8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria AZ
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
🏃♂️Welcome to the Arizona Half Marathon!
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 & Schedule
- Course Maps: Half Marathon Course Map, 10K Course Map, 5K Course Map
- Mail-in Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Checks payable to StartLine Racing.
- Virtual Run: Participate remotely and receive the medal and shirt. All items will be shipped after March 1st.
- Age Group Awards: Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups in half marathon, 10K, and 5K (Race Day Participants only).
🏅What You Get!
- Finisher's Medal: Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants.
- T-Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants, choice of short sleeve, or tank.
- Brunch: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc).
- Timing: Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos available on our Website or Mobile App.
💦Water Station & Course Support Information
- Water Stations: Located at specific miles for all races, details available in the event description.
- GU Gels: Available at miles 7.3 and 9.6 for half marathon participants.
- Restrooms: Located at designated miles for each race.
- Cut-off Time: The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.
🎉Race Day Information
- Stroller Friendly: Event is stroller friendly: strollers and walkers must start at the back.
- Leashed Pets: The event is leashed pet friendly.
- No Bag Check: Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
- All Weather: This event will take place rain or shine: no refunds or transfers due to weather.
📦Packet Pick-Up Opportunities
- Date: Packet pick-up available on February 28th from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix.
- Location: 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (map).
- Race Day: Packet pick-up starts at 6:30am at Rio Vista Park (race site).
⏰Event Schedule
- Sat, February 28, 2026, 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports, N. Phoenix.
- 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).
🔗Learn More
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: 2026 Arizona Half Marathon - 10K - 5K.
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