Arizona Half Marathon
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Event details
The 2026 Arizona Half Marathon is the fifth annual running event on March 1, 2026, at Rio Vista Park, Peoria, Arizona (8866 West Thunderbird Road). The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Run
The half marathon has a 4-hour cut-off time. The course uses the New River Trail System on asphalt and concrete and starts and ends at Rio Vista Park. The trail remains open to the public during the event.
Logistics and race support
Packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Rio Vista Park. Virtual participants receive event items and instructions by email; virtual registrations are restricted to U.S. addresses and items are shipped after March 1. Mail-in registration is accepted until February 23, 2026.
All participants receive a custom finisher's medal and a Dri-Fit tech shirt, with an option to upgrade to a Gildan hoodie or select no swag for a small discount. Age group awards are given to the top three in each age group for race day participants only. The event is chip timed with real-time results and race photos available online and via mobile apps. Water, restrooms, and GU gels are placed on-course at specified mile markers. Strollers and leashed pets are permitted; strollers and walkers must start at the back. No bag check is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.