Gilbert Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Gilbert Half Marathon is presented by the Shun the Sun Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on skin cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. The event includes multiple race distances and the next scheduled race date is Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Route, history and operations
Since 2022 the races have been based in the Verde @ Cooley Station development in Gilbert, Arizona, with the start and finish at the same complex. There is a post-race expo at Verde @ Cooley Station and some local tenants offer event-day discounts. The event moved from Mesa to Gilbert in 2014 and the 2025 edition will be the 17th annual presentation by Shun the Sun. All three courses are USATF certified and may be used as official qualifiers or for national ranking and record purposes. Proceeds from the races fund skin cancer education, prevention activities, and donations such as sunblock to youth groups. The race organization partners with Sole Sports and runs a training program in collaboration with local partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.