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Desert Classic Half Marathon

Name: Desert Classic Half Marathon
Start: 2025-01-26
End: 2025-01-26
Location: Glendale

Glendale, United States • 26 Jan 2025

The Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K is a popular running event taking place on January 26, 2025, at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, Arizona. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5K race, with both courses being professionally marked and chip-timed. The event is open to runners aged 14 and older for the half marathon and younger participants for the 5K. All finishers will receive medals, and awards will be given based on age groups. Registration is available online, with early bird pricing and discounts for Arizona Road Racers members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Glendale

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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