Arizona Half Marathon
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2026 Arizona Half Marathon
The 2026 Arizona Half Marathon is the fifth annual edition, scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026. The event is based at Rio Vista Park in Peoria, Arizona (8866 West Thunderbird Road). It uses the New River Trail System and the course is entirely on open-use asphalt and concrete trails, with start and finish at Rio Vista Park.
Race details
- Half Marathon
- 10K Run/Walk
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Run
The half marathon has a 4-hour cut-off. Water stations, restrooms, and GU gel stations are placed at multiple mile markers on each course. Age-group awards are given to the top three in each age group for race-day participants; age groups range from 8 & under through 80 & over. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a custom Dri-Fit tech shirt, with options to upgrade the apparel or choose a no-swag option for a small discount. Virtual participants in the US receive shipped items after the event and submit times by email. Chip timing provides real-time results and photos via the event results platform or mobile app. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Rio Vista Park. The event is stroller friendly (strollers and walkers start at the back), leashed-pet friendly, has no bag check, and proceeds rain or shine with no refunds or transfers for weather. Race day prices are listed for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.