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Marathon races near Phoenix

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Upcoming Marathon races near Phoenix

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Run · road · Marathon
2026 Arizona Sunrise Series - Foothills Park
Glendale · 27 km away
Phoenix · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Phoenix

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Phoenix Marathon
SAT DEC 12
Desert Solstice
SAT DEC 19
The Desert Solstice Track Invitational is a December ultrarunning event held on the Central High School track in Phoenix, Arizona. It is designed for runners focused on setting records, not on a large open field. The primary events are 24 hours and 100 miles. Entry is by invitation or qualification only, with a maximum of 25 runners for the combined 24-hour/100-mile races. The event also serves as a qualifier for the national 24 Hour team, contributing to a small and focused participant list. The course consists of a quarter-mile paved track, nearly flat, where runners complete laps for extended periods, visible to their crews each circuit. Recorded results show 24-hour totals exceeding 160 miles, 100-mile finishes around 13 hours, and split times at 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 12 hours. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Central High School running clubs, linking the invitational directly to the school's facility where the record attempts take place.
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K
SUN JAN 17
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About Marathon races in Phoenix

Phoenix Training Notes

Phoenix hosts 4 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Phoenix by chasing shade, canals, and steady dirt. PHX Run Club keeps the week simple with Monday 6:30 PM miles in Downtown Phoenix, Tuesday 6:30 PM runs in PV, Wednesday 6:30 PM canal work near Arizona Biltmore, and Thursday 7:00 PM laps around Tempe Town Lake. Phoenix Run Club adds Midweek Miles from Biltmore Fashion Park with 5K or 10K options. Most runs settle into a 5 mile rhythm. 1 PHOENIX keeps summer honest.

Locals ride Phoenix by linking canal paths, desert loops, and mountain-adjacent climbs. South Mountain Loop is 9 km with 240 m elevation and some short but steep climbs. Camelback Mountain is 5 km with 457 m elevation. Piestewa Peak is 3 km with 1,029 m elevation. SouthWest Bicycles Cycling Club, Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club, WG Cycling Club, Pueblo Pedalers, Sun City Cycling Club of Arizona, and Trilogy Bicycle Club cover the group-ride scene. Coke & Donuts 250 is the anchor event name riders notice.

December treats Phoenix best, with an average high of 65F and low of 46F. Summer changes everything because temperatures sit well over 100°F for 3-4 months. Locals move intervals, Z2, base miles, and singletrack before sunrise, and 4 am can be the best hour of the day. Rattlesnakes stay less active in the morning, so trail runners and riders get another reason to go early. Winter brings the volume back, and South Mountain, Papago Park, Arizona Canal, Rio Salado Path, and Indian Bend Wash Path all feel easier to stack for long runs, crit prep, cyclocross legs, or gran fondo fitness.

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