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Desert Classic Half Marathon

Name: Desert Classic Half Marathon
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-24
Location: Glendale

Glendale, United States • 24 Jan 2026

The Desert Classic Half Marathon will take place in Glendale on Saturday 24 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Glendale

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

5 km

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

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