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Running Races in Arizona

Every upcoming running race in Arizona, all 125 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

125 upcoming races · 40 with finish-time stats

5K 10310K 59Half Marathon 53Marathon 6Ultra 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Arizona races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,484 finishers43rd El Tour de Tucsonin the UltraLongest-running23rd year23rd Annual Groom Creek Classic: 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5kannual tradition

Races by City in Arizona

Chandler 3Flagstaff 3Glendale 4Phoenix 36Tempe 6Tucson 32

Soonest Races in Arizona

125 total
Fri, Jul 31, 2026High Mountain Half Marathon Decade Anniversary 2026 Lakeside, AZHalf Marathon10K5K5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Machine Solutions Run & Walk for Kids Flagstaff, AZ10K5K2K100 YardsFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Flagstaff, AZHalf Marathon5K1KFrom $60Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer 10K Kykotsmovi, AZ10KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 202615th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5k Sahuarita, AZ5KFrom $45Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026TTC Beer Mile Tucson, AZ1 MileFreeRegister Fri, Aug 14, 2026Navajo Code Talker Honor Run Window Rock, AZ2 MilesFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Run for PB& J 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ5K10KHalf Marathon1 MileFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K,10K & 13.1M at Tucson, AZ (33) Tucson, AZ5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Big Gay 5K Tucson, AZ5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Unity 5k Lakeside, AZ5KFrom $25Register

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Arizona

Which Arizona cities have the most races?

Phoenix (36), Tucson (32), Tempe (6), Glendale (4) have the most upcoming races in Arizona. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Arizona?

Arizona has 5K (103), 10K (59), Half Marathon (53), Marathon (6), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Arizona?

November is the busiest month for races in Arizona, with 22 of the 125, followed by September with 20. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Arizona races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 40 races in Arizona with published results, the typical median finish is around 48:06, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in Arizona?

Yes, 23 races around Arizona get you off the pavement: 17 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.