Arizona · Marathon · Half · 10K
Phoenix Marathon
Phoenix Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Phoenix, Arizona. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 7,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Field size
- ~7,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K
- Field size
- About 7,500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- phxmarathon.com
- Official website
- phoenixmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM MST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 227 ft gain, 460 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Phoenix Marathon
A Brooksee-produced winter road race offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, launched in December 2025 as Phoenix's flagship full marathon. The fast course is built for personal bests and Boston qualifying.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Produced by Brooksee; launched December 2025 as Phoenix's first signature full marathon; positioned as a premier Boston-qualifier road race in the Valley
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Arizona
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Phoenix Marathon: common questions
- When is the Phoenix Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Phoenix Marathon held?
- In Phoenix, Arizona.
- What distances does the Phoenix Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 10K.
- How many people run the Phoenix Marathon?
- About 7,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Phoenix Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at phxmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Phoenix Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Phoenix Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM MST.
- What is the course like at the Phoenix Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 227 ft gain, 460 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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