Course
Half marathon and 5K starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale. Both courses are marked and chip timed; the half starts at 7:30am and the 5K at 8:15am, with the half marathon course closing at an 18-minute-per-mile pace.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race dayJanuary 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Desert Classic is an Arizona original featuring a half marathon and 5K race starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park in Glendale, AZ. Both courses are professionally marked and chip timed, with finisher medals awarded to all participants.
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