Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://arizonaroadracers.com/portfolio-item/desert-classic-halfmarathon-5k/.
Place
6011 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Glendale, AZ US 85306
Description
The Desert Classic is an Arizona original. Join the tradition this year on Sunday Jan. 26th for your choice of a half marathon or 5K race starting and finishing at a NEW location, Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ. Both courses are professionally marked and chip timed.
Cost is $50 for the half marathon ($45 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 4th, to $60 for the half marathon and $35 for the 5K for both members and non-members.
Half Marathoners must be 14 years of older on RACE day. Note that the Half Marathon course will close at 11:30 am, 18 min/mi. pace.
Start Times:
Half Marathon: 7:30 am.
5K: 8:15 am
Location: Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ
Note: Registration closes on RACE day morning at 7:00 am for the half marathon and 7:45 am for the 5k. Registration on RACE day will only be through Run Sign Up. There will be NO paper RACE day registrations.
Aid Stations: There will be 6 aid stations for the Half Marathon with water and gatorade, and 2 Aid stations for the 5k, water only.
T shirts: All adult registrations will receive a long sleeve 50/50 blend t-shirt. Sizes are available in both Men’s and Women’s. Youth registrants can purchase a shirt for $15 during registration. Register early to ensure your shirt size is available. Shirts may be available for purchase on race day depending on availability.
Packet Pickup: Bib #s and Race shirts will be available for pickup on race day 6:30 am – 8:00 AM.
Awards: Both races will have 5-year age group awards (all awards will be based on chip time).
Finishers Medals: All finishers in the Half Marathon and 5K will receive a finishers medal.
To Sign up to Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EABA82BA7FE3-54052787-arrdesert
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