Arizona Running Races

293 upcoming races across Arizona in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Arizona in the Race Finder.

By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras

By city: Phoenix · Tucson · Tempe · Scottsdale · Peoria · Mesa · Gilbert · Flagstaff

Racing in Arizona: what the calendar looks like

There are 293 races on the Arizona calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 6 per week. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races (73); July 2027 has the fewest (1). The busiest places to race are Phoenix (58), Tucson (38), Tempe (14).

Of those, 202 offer a 5K, 111 offer a 10K and 89 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon is Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk on October 24 in Grand Canyon Village. The next half marathon is Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/Walk on October 24.

By race count Arizona ranks 23rd of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

Going deep on one race

The Marathon Project: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

Mesa Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Mesa Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

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