Running Races in Tempe, Arizona

Racing in Tempe: what the calendar looks like

There are 17 upcoming races on the Tempe calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 8 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 4. Among Arizona cities, only Phoenix and Tucson have more upcoming races.

Of those, 10 offer a 5K, 8 offer a 10K and 1 offers a 1 Mile. Where fees are published, the median entry in Tempe is $45, above the Arizona median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Phoenix (60 races, 9 miles), Gilbert (7 races, 10 miles), Mesa (12 races, 13 miles).

Races by month

• Oct 20262 races
• Nov 20264 races
• Dec 20261 race
• Jan 20272 races
• Feb 20273 races
• Mar 20273 races
• Apr 20271 race
• May 20271 race

Planning a race

• Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
• Lottery watchwhich race lotteries and registration windows are open right now
• Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race

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