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2026 DESERT CLASSIC HALF MARATHON & 5K JANUARY 24, 2026

Glendale, Arizona·Half Marathon

Next Race · Jan 2027

The Desert Classic is an Arizona original. Join the tradition this year on Saturday January 24th for your choice of a half marathon or 5K race starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ. Both courses are professionally marked and chip timed. Cost is $45 for the half marathon ($40 for ARR members), and $30 for the 5K ($25 for ARR members). Your ARR member discount will show on your total during checkout. Prices go up after January 11th, to $50 for the half marathon and $35 for