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Running Races in Arizona
Arizona currently has 176 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe and Peoria have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 120 5Ks, 65 10Ks, 45 half marathons and 13 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (40), November (35) and December (22) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 70 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 176
- Active listings
- 246
- Cities with races
- 62
Browse Arizona races by distance
Upcoming races in Arizona
The next 60 of 176 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Kyrene Rise 5KTempe, AZ1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk - 12 and Under5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk - 12 and Under +1 more
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Desert Runner Trail Series - Fall PassCave Creek, AZUltra (50Ks)Long (24K - 25K)Middle (10K - 10 Mile)Short (5K - 5 Mile)
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Donor Dash 10K - 5K - 1K Family Fun RunTempe, AZ10K Run/Walk1K Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk
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Man Against Horse 50mi, 25mi, 1/2 MarathonPrescott, AZRunner 50MHorse 50MHorse 25MRunner 25M +2 more
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Phoenix Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintPeoria, AZ10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more
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TMC A-Mountain Half Marathon (Get Moving Tucson)Tucson, AZHalf Marathon4-MilerFamily MileFitKidz Mile ~2,500 runners
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Grand Canyon Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5k Run/WalkGrand Canyon Village, AZMarathonHalf Marathon13.4 Miles26.8 Miles +1 more
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Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun RunLitchfield Park, AZGiraffe Jam Family Fun Run - Adult 13+Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run - Child (age 3-12)
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Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Kids SprintTucson, AZ10K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonSpooky Kids Sprint +1 more
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Hearts & Soles for HS WalkTucson, AZ
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Everyone Runs Veterans Day Catalina St. Park 10.6 & 5.3 Mile Trail Races + 5k Road RunTucson, AZ5.3 Miles10.6 Miles5K
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Arizona
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Pat's RunTempe, AZ Usually held in April · date not confirmed4.2-mile run0.42-mile Kids Run ~30,000 runners
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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona)Tempe, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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Mesa MarathonMesa, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KKids 1K ~10,000 runners
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Phoenix MarathonPhoenix, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K ~7,500 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run PhoenixPhoenix, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K15K ~6,000 runners
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Phoenix Turkey TrotPhoenix, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1-MileTot Trot ~4,000 runners
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RunSedona (Sedona Marathon / Half Marathon / 10K / 5K)Sedona, AZMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~4,000 runners
When races happen in Arizona
- January
- 18 upcoming races
- February
- 21 upcoming races
- March
- 14 upcoming races
- April
- 10 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- August
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 12 upcoming races
- October
- 40 upcoming races
- November
- 35 upcoming races
- December
- 22 upcoming races
Arizona cities with the most races
- Phoenix
- 32 upcoming races
- Tucson
- 30 upcoming races
- Tempe
- 11 upcoming races
- Peoria
- 9 upcoming races
- Mesa
- 8 upcoming races
- Flagstaff
- 5 upcoming races
- Prescott
- 5 upcoming races
- Fountain Hills
- 4 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Pat's RunTempe, AZ Usually held in April · date not confirmed4.2-mile run0.42-mile Kids Run ~30,000 runners
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Rock 'n' Roll Arizona (Paradox Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona)Tempe, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKiDS ROCK ~25,000 runners
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Mesa MarathonMesa, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KKids 1K ~10,000 runners
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Phoenix MarathonPhoenix, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K ~7,500 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run PhoenixPhoenix, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K10K15K ~6,000 runners
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Phoenix Turkey TrotPhoenix, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K1-MileTot Trot ~4,000 runners
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Scottsdale Turkey TrotScottsdale, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K (3-mile) run/walk plus wellness festival ~3,500 runners
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Run to Fight Children's CancerMesa, AZ Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5KCancer Hero Walk ~3,000 runners
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TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run & Festival of MilesTucson, AZ Usually held in May · date not confirmed5Kone-mile eventsFitKidz Mile ~3,000 runners
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Lost Dutchman MarathonApache Junction, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K8K Trail Run +1 more ~2,200 runners
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Whiskey Row MarathonPrescott, AZ Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~1,500 runners
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McDowell Mountain FrenzyFountain Hills, AZ Usually held in November · date not confirmed50 Mile50K25K10 Mile +1 more ~1,200 runners
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Grand Canyon Trail Half MarathonTusayan, AZ Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Javelina JundredFountain Hills, AZ Usually held in October · date not confirmed100 Mile100Kplus Jackass Night Trail Run distances ~1,000 runners
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon & 5KFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K Run/Walk ~800 runners
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Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half MarathonPeoria, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~800 runners
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TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5KTucson, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced8-Mile Run8-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk ~750 runners
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Coldwater Rumble Trail RunsGoodyear, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmed100 Mile52 Mile50K20 Mile +2 more ~700 runners
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Arizona Rocks! Half Marathon Trail RunMesa, AZ Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Chilly Willy Half MarathonTucson, AZ Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K (plus virtual option) ~600 runners
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Flagstaff MarathonFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KKids Kilo ~600 runners
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Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half MarathonTucson, AZ Usually held in December · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Machine Solutions Run & Walk for KidsFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmed10K5K2K ~500 runners
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High Mountain Half MarathonPrescott, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
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Flagstaff Run Series Half Marathon & 5KFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KKids Dash ~300 runners
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Groom Creek ClassicPrescott, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KFun Run ~260 runners
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Arizona Sunrise SeriesPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedSeries Registration - 6 Remaining EventsVirtual Registration - 6 Remaining Events
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AZ SUNRISE SERIES - Riparian PreserveGilbert, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedRiparian PreserveVirtual Run
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Bagel Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHOENIXPhoenix, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
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Bend Beast HyBrid Fitness RacePage, AZ Usually held in September · next date not announced
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff Dave McKay Memorial Half Marathon and 5K Run/WalkFlagstaff, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5KKids Dash
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Climb the Mesa to Conquer Cancer: A 10K Fundraiser for the Hopi Cancer Assistance FundKykotsmovi, AZ Usually held in August · next date not announced10K
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Arizona: common questions
- How many races are there in Arizona?
- RaceRove currently lists 176 upcoming races in Arizona with a confirmed date, plus 70 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Arizona cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Phoenix (32), Tucson (30), Tempe (11), Peoria (9) and Mesa (8).
- When is race season in Arizona?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (40), November (35) and December (22).
- What is the biggest race in Arizona?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Arizona is the Pat's Run, with about 30,000 runners across all of its distances.
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