13th Annual Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
About the race
Known for its downhill and fast course, the 13th Annual Buckeye Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is a USATF Certified Course and serves as a Boston/National Qualifier.
Marathoners drop over 530 feet in elevation from start to finish.
Donations
Donations benefit the City of Buckeye Youth Scholarship Fund, giving kids the opportunity to participate in recreational activities throughout the city.
Timing and pace requirements
- All events are chip timed.
- The marathon has a closure time of 6 hours and requires a minimum pace of 13:45/mile.
The course
42 km
21 km
10 km
5 km
1 Mile
The marathon route starts at Festival Foothills Elementary School and winds around the White Tank Mountains, ending on the runway of the Buckeye Municipal Airport. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1M runners start and finish at the airport, with views of the White Tank Mountains on the outgoing section of the out-and-back courses.
Location
Buckeye Municipal Airport, Buckeye, AZ, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Buckeye
Buckeye is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, and the westernmost suburb of the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in Arizona by area. The desert climate brings very hot summers, so October through April are the best months to race.
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