Arizona · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Groom Creek Classic
Groom Creek Classic is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run event held in Prescott, Arizona. It was last held on September 19, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 260 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Prescott, AZ
- Field size
- ~260 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 19, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Prescott, Arizona
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Fun Run
- Field size
- About 260 runners
- Course
- ~5,400 ft elevation in the Ponderosa pine forest with rolling dirt forest roads
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- gcffa.org
About the Groom Creek Classic
A small, scenic forest race through Groom Creek's Ponderosa pines just south of Prescott, mixing pavement and smooth dirt forest roads.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Long-running (23rd annual) local favorite; one of Arizona's most scenic forest courses
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Groom Creek Classic: common questions
- When is the Groom Creek Classic?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Groom Creek Classic held?
- In Prescott, Arizona.
- What distances does the Groom Creek Classic offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run.
- How many people run the Groom Creek Classic?
- About 260 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Groom Creek Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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