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Arizona Rocks Half Marathon Trail Run

Peoria, United States • 25 Jan 2026

Arizona Rocks! Trail Run - Event overview

The Arizona Rocks! trail run takes place on January 25, 2026 at Paloma Community Park in Peoria, AZ. The event is owned and operated by StartLine Racing and includes on-site and virtual options. Packet pickup is available before race day at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Paloma Park. Mail-in registrations are accepted until January 19, 2026.

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

Race details

All distances follow trail courses. Water and Gatorade stations are placed at specified mile markers on each course. GU gels are provided for half marathon runners at miles 4.75 and 8.35. Restrooms are listed on the half marathon course at mile 6.55 (Sonoran Mountain Ranch Park). The course does not allow roller blades, skateboards, or motorized devices. Leashed pets are allowed. Organizers note that wheelchairs and strollers are not recommended for the trail course and there are no refunds for weather.

All participants receive a custom event medal and a tri-blend event shirt, with an option to upgrade to a hoodie or select no shirt for a $5 discount. Age group awards are given to the top three in each listed age group for race day participants only. Virtual registrations ship participant items after the event and are restricted to US addresses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Peoria

Race information

Website Registration
21 km
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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