Buckeye Marathon Reviews

  Fast But Monotonous

By R Allen about 2024

Review

The course is very fast, a gradual downgrade with few turns and no significant hills. However, it is very boring with nothing to see but desert scrub brush for miles and miles. Nonetheless, adequate aid stations and port-a-potties along the way and typically decent running weather.

Race Tips

Clothing left at aid stations must be picked up the next day in Scottsdale, the other side of the valley. Left a nice running jacket at Mile 6, expecting it to be at the Finish Area, as promised. Would have worn a thrift store throwaway had I known.

  

By Dvo about 2016

Review

Nice small size marathon good weather.

Race Tips

Be prepared to run your own race since there are only a few runners on the course.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

The start is approx. 23 miles away from the finish , a shuttle brings you back to the start after you have finished the marathon