Phoenix Marathon

Phoenix Marathon

December marathon in Phoenix, Arizona, with a finisher 'bird' medal theme.

Race Details

Race Distance

Marathon

42.2km

26.22ml

Race Official Name

Phoenix Marathon

Race month

December

Race Date

About the Phoenix Marathon

The Phoenix Marathon is held each December in Phoenix, Arizona, and returns on 12 December 2026 after its debut edition. The event is built around the runner experience, with course support, an expo, runner perks and a finish-line celebration, and is promoted as a rising Arizona race for marathoners chasing a December PB. Around 2,400 runners finished the most recent marathon.

Weather & Conditions

Average Temperature (°C)

13.2

54

Air Quality Index

62

Wind (km/h)

4.8

Participants

Average Number of Participants

2,372

Race Location

Phoenix,

United States,

North America

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