Marathons in Arizona

Arizona is home to 4 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Mesa, Phoenix, and Tucson.

Mesa-PHX Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 3,500 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

MesaArizonaUnited States

Mesa-PHX Marathon

The Mesa-PHX Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each February through the Phoenix metropolitan area's East Valley. The course passes Usery Mountain views, the Salt River corridor, and Mesa's desert-city boulevards on flat Arizona terrain. February's ideal desert running weather — cool mornings and warm finishes — makes it a popular western US winter marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 13 February 2027

PhoenixArizonaUnited States

Phoenix Marathon

The Phoenix Marathon draws approximately 2,372 finishers each December on a desert urban road in Phoenix, United States. Organizers of the Mesa Marathon launched this December sibling race, which exceeded 2,300 marathon finishers in its first edition. The course runs from South Mountain through the Salt River trail corridor, downtown past the Arizona State Capitol and ASU Downtown, Hance Park, and midtown streets. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Saturday, 12 December 2026

PhoenixArizonaUnited States

Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon draws approximately 3,500 finishers each January through the Phoenix-Scottsdale metropolitan area. The course passes Camelback Mountain views, Scottsdale's resort corridors, and Tempe Town Lake on flat desert-city roads with live music stages. January's perfect Arizona desert weather makes it one of the Rock 'n' Roll series' most popular winter events.

Next race: Saturday, 16 January 2027

TucsonArizonaUnited States

Tucson Marathon

The Tucson Marathon draws roughly 1,100 marathon finishers each December on a desert point-to-point from Biosphere 2 to Pima Community College Northwest Campus near Oro Valley. Dry winter air and a long net drop (~1,500 ft) make it popular for late-year Boston qualifiers along Catalina foothill and saguaro desert roads.

Next race: Sunday, 13 December 2026

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Las VegasNevadaUnited States· 460 km away

Las Vegas Marathon

The Las Vegas Marathon draws approximately 4,800 finishers on an urban road in Las Vegas, United States. The course starts on the Strip and finishes at the Festival Grounds. The route runs the length of Las Vegas Boulevard past the major casinos. Mostly flat along the desert floor.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Las VegasNevadaUnited States· 460 km away

REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon

The REVEL Mt. Charleston Marathon draws approximately 1,707 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Las Vegas, United States. It is one of the fastest Boston-qualifier courses in the West thanks to a sustained net descent of roughly 5,000 feet. The net-downhill course drops from Mt. Charleston through mountain roads with sweeping views before descending toward the Las Vegas basin. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Saturday, 3 April 2027

St. GeorgeUtahUnited States· 473 km away

St. George Marathon

The St. George Marathon is one of America's fastest marathons, drawing about 5,000 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point from Pine Valley to St. George, Utah. The course drops through striking red-rock desert scenery in southwestern Utah with cool October desert mornings. It is a premier Boston qualifier and destination race for speed-focused runners.

Next race: Saturday, 2 October 2027

San DiegoCaliforniaUnited States· 510 km away

San Diego Marathon

The San Diego Marathon draws approximately 4,800 finishers on a scenic coastal road in San Diego, United States. The course starts and finishes in Balboa Park. Mostly flat with gentle rises inland from the coast.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

RedlandsCaliforniaUnited States· 516 km away

REVEL Big Bear Marathon

The REVEL Big Bear Marathon draws approximately 1,837 finishers each November on a point-to-point road in Redlands, United States. Runners chase PRs and Boston qualifiers on one of Southern California's premier net-downhill marathon courses. The 2023 edition drew 1,837 marathon finishers; the race was cancelled in 2024 and 2025. The course drops through mountain highways and foothill roads with pine forests and Inland Empire views on the descent. The route is net downhill overall.

Next race: Saturday, 7 November 2026

CarlsbadCaliforniaUnited States· 524 km away

Carlsbad Marathon

The Carlsbad Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each January on a scenic coastal road in Carlsbad, United States. Ocean scenery and winter timing make it a popular California destination marathon. The route passes lagoon edges, Pacific viewpoints, and inland neighborhoods before returning to the coast. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 17 January 2027

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