Arizona Road Racers Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K
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The Desert Classic Marathon is an Arizona original! Join the tradition for your choice of a half marathon or 5K race starting and finishing at Riverboat Village in Surprise. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified. Marathon participants must be 18 years or older on race day. Half marathoners must be 14 years or older on race day.
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Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Arizona Road Racers events.
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