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- Marathon
- Half
Phoenix
Phoenix Marathon
Boston qualifier from Deer Valley Towne Center to Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
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2026 edition
Next up
Countdown
40
days to 12 Dec 2026
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Hilly
- Climb
- 90 m
- Entry
- $199
About
The race
The Phoenix Marathon offers a fast point-to-point course through the Phoenix metropolitan area, making it one of the popular Boston Qualifier races in the United States. The course starts near Deer Valley Towne Center at approximately 410 m elevation and finishes near Priest Drive at around 370 m, resulting in a gradual net downhill profile. Runners travel through several parts of the city while following sections of the Arizona Canal Trail and passing areas such as Camelback Road and Papago Park before finishing near Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The route is known for its wide roads, long straight segments, and gentle downhill trend, helping many runners achieve personal best times.
Location
Pheonix, AZ, United States
North America · typically 11°C (52°F) on race day
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Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
First come, first served
Team registration: each member registers under the team name and pays individually; teams of 4+ receive a $5.00 USD registration discount and team scoring, teams of 12+ receive team tent space
Qualifying time
Elite entry by achieving published qualifying times within the last three years; deadline to request entry as an Elite athlete is November 15th.
Log in to see whether your PB qualifies.
Elite program · Marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 2:40:00 | 2:19:00 |
Elite program · Half marathon time
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | 1:13:00 | 1:04:00 |
Times must have been achieved within the last three years. Deadline to request entry as an Elite athlete is November 15th. Standards as the organizer publishes them; a time under the standard may still not guarantee a place. Official standards