Buckeye Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run
Buckeye, Arizona, United States
Jan 9, 2027 - Saturday
1mi, 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon
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Race Information
The Buckeye marathon is known for its downhill and fast course (marathoners will drop over 530 feet in elevation from the start to finish), the marathon route starts in the community of Sun City Festival before making its way around the beautiful White Tank Mountains and ending at the runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport.
Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k runners will start and finish at the airport, with views of the White Tank Mountains on the outgoing section of the out-and-back courses.
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Huntington Beach, CA - Sunday February 7, 2027
Why We Like This Run
- Breathtaking oceanfront scenery
- Fast, flat, and Boston-qualifying
- An incredible post-race beach festival
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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