Arizona Rocks Half Marathon Trail Run

Peoria, United States • 25 Jan 2026

Event overview

Arizona Rocks! is a trail running event organized by StartLine Racing at Paloma Community Park, North Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, AZ. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, and is the second annual running of this race. It is a trail-format event that will take place rain or shine; there are no refunds for weather.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Virtual Run

All participants receive a custom event medal and a tri-blend event shirt, with an option to upgrade to a hoodie or choose no shirt for a $5 discount. Age group awards are given to the top three finishers in standard age categories for race day participants only. The half marathon has a 4-hour time limit.

Support and facilities: water and Gatorade stations are placed at multiple mile markers on each course; GU gels are provided for half marathon runners at specific miles. Restrooms are available at Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park on the half marathon route. Race-day and a pre-race packet pickup are offered; pre-race pickup is on the Friday before the event at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix. The virtual option ships event items after the event and is limited to US addresses. Restrictions note no roller blades, skateboards, or motorized devices on the trails; leashed pets are allowed and use of wheelchairs or strollers is not recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon Run
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run
Virtual Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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