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Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Arizona has 12 active marathons this year. Races are most common in December, February, and October. Course terrain for these courses is most often downhill or very hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 41°F to 62°F.
Popular races include the Mesa Marathon, Phoenix Marathon, and Tucson Marathon. 10 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Marathon Project (Pro) — 100.0% BQ and Marathon Project (Gold Wave) — 81.6% BQ.
| Arizona Marathons |
Course
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PR Score
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Buckeye MarathonBuckeye, AZ01/10/2026 |  Downhill 212 Finishers |
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Yuma Territorial MarathonYuma, AZ01/31/2026 |  Mostly Flat48 Finishers |
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Mesa MarathonMesa, AZ02/14/2026 | Downhill3,008 Finishers |
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Lost Dutchman MarathonApache Junction, AZ02/15/2026 | Downhill287 Finishers |
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Wicked Fast (AZ) MarathonTucson, AZ02/21/2026 | Downhill74 Finishers |
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Flagstaff MarathonFlagstaff, AZ10/03/2026 |  Very Hilly82 Finishers |
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Whiskey Row MarathonPrescott, AZ10/11/2025 | Very Hilly63 Finishers |
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Garmin Tucson MarathonTucson, AZ11/08/2026 |  Rolling Hills447 Finishers |
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Marathon Project (Gold Wave)Chandler, AZ12/12/2026 |  Very Flat147 Finishers |
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Phoenix MarathonPhoenix, AZ12/12/2026 | Rolling Hills2,372 Finishers |
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Marathon Project (Pro)Chandler, AZ12/13/2026 | Very Flat78 Finishers |
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Tucson MarathonTucson, AZ12/13/2026 | Downhill1,125 Finishers |
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