Glendale, AZ
2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027
- Date
- First start7:30 AM MST
- LocationThunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ 85306
- DistancesHalf Marathon · 5K
- SurfaceRoad
Bib Scout Report
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | 7:30 AM MST | $45 | $50 on |
| 5K | 5K | 8:15 AM MST | $30 | $35 on |
| Half Marathon Youth - Must be over 14 | Half Marathon | 7:30 AM MST | $5 | $15 on |
| 5K Youth | 5K | 8:15 AM MST | $5 | $15 on |
| Half Marathon - Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only | Half Marathon | 7:30 AM MST | $45 | $50 on |
| 5k - Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only | 5K | 8:15 AM MST | $30 | $35 on |
Scouted from the official RunSignup listing. Fees shown exclude processing fees.Merit badges are detected from the organizer’s description. Dates, courses, and prices can change — confirm on the registration page.
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About 2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027
The Desert Classic is an Arizona original. Join the tradition this year on Saturday January 23rd for your choice of a half marathon or 5K race starting and finishing at Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ. Both courses are professionally marked and chip timed. Cost is $45 for the half marathon ($40 for ARR members), and $30 for the 5K ($25 for ARR members). Your ARR member discount will show on your total during checkout. Prices go up after January 10th, to $50 for the half marathon and $35 for the 5K for both members and non-members. Half Marathoners must be 14 years of older on RACE day. Note that the Half Marathon course will close at 11:30 am, 18 min/mi. pace. Start Times: Half Marathon: 7:30 am. 5K: 8:15 am Location: Thunderbird Paseo Park, Glendale, AZ Note: Registration closes on RACE day morning at 7:00 am for the half marathon and 7:45 am for the 5k. Registration on RACE day…
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