Name: 2027 Arizona Half Marathon - 10K - 5K
Start: 2027-02-28
End: 2027-02-28
Location: Peoria

About the Event

Join us for the 6th annual

ARIZONA HALF MARATHON!

It's Better in the Desert!

This event will feature a half marathon, 10K and 5K distances at

Rio Vista Park in Peoria, Arizona.

Half Marathon Course Map

10K Course Map

5K Course Map

Mail-in Registration Form

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Virtual Run Details

Of course we want you to participate in the Arizona Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event locally but we know things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal and the shirt then you still can! Here is your way to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time. Please note that all items will be shipped following the event on February 28th.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

What You Get!

Custom Event Finisher's Medal for all participants

Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-Shirt for all participants. Choice of short sleeve, or tank or option to select a pair of compression arm sleeves

Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups in the half marathon, 10K, and 5K (Race Day Participants only). Our age groups are the following:

8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over

Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!

Water Station and Course Support Information

Water stations will be located at:

Half Marathon: Miles 1.5, 3.1, 4.6, 6.15, 7.3, 8.45 (turnaround), 9.6, 10.7, and 12.25
10K: Miles .78, 2.25, 3.8 (turnaround), and 5.35
5K: Miles .78 and 2.25 (turnaround)

GU Gels will be available at miles 7.3 and 9.6 for the half marathon participants

Restrooms will be located on the course at:

Half Marathon: Miles 4.4, 7.3, 9.6, and 12.5
10K: Miles 2.1 and 5.5

The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.

Race Day Information

Stroller friendly event. Strollers and Walkers MUST start at the back of the pack.

Leashed pet friendly event

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds or transfers due to weather.

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

Packet Pick-up is available on Saturday, February 27th from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix

Road Runner Sports in located at 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (map)

On race day starting at 6:30am at Rio Vista Park (race site)

Event schedule

Sat, February 27, 2027 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-up at Road Runner Sports from 2-5pm
Sun, February 28, 2027 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Registration Opens
Sun, February 28, 2027 7:30 AM - Half Marathon Begins
Sun, February 28, 2027 7:50 AM - 10K Begins
Sun, February 28, 2027 7:55 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
Sun, February 28, 2027 8:00 AM - 5K Begins
Sun, February 28, 2027 9:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)

1.0 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

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43.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:12

nightlight Sunset

18:12

About Peoria

Learn more about the host city, Peoria.

Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Most of the city is located in Maricopa County, while a portion of it in the north is in Yavapai County. It is a major suburb of Phoenix. As of the 2020 census, the population of Peoria was 190,985, up from 154,065 in 2010. It is the sixth-largest city in Arizona in land area and the ninth-largest in population. It was named after Peoria, Illinois. The word peoria is a corruption of the Miami-Illinois word for "prairie fire". It is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, who share Peoria Sports Complex.

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