Race calendar · October 2026 · Arizona

October 2026 Half Marathon Races in Arizona

Every Half Marathon in Arizona in October 2026, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

8 Half Marathon races in October 2026

When in October

The October Race Weekends

Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 31 and November 1, with 3 of them.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 41
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 112
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 182
  4. Oct 31 – Nov 13

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Soonest Half Marathon Races in October

8 total

Common Questions About Running an October Half Marathon in Arizona

When in October are most Half Marathon races held?

The busiest weekend in Arizona is October 31 and November 1, with 3 Half Marathon races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 31 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.

How much does an October Half Marathon cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $10 up to $90. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

Are there trail Half Marathon races in Arizona in October?

Yes, 2 races around Arizona get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

Half Marathon Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.