How to get into the Phoenix Marathon 2026.

Ways in

There are 2 ways into the Phoenix Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: 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

2. 02

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Elite entry by achieving published qualifying times within the last three years; deadline to request entry as an Elite athlete is November 15th.

Qualifying times

Elite entry by achieving published qualifying times within the last three years; deadline to request entry as an Elite athlete is November 15th.

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Phoenix Marathon?

There are 2 ways 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.

Can I get into the Phoenix Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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