2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027
2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027 is a running race on January 23, 2027 in Glendale, AZ, with entry fees from $5 to $45.
- Date
- January 23, 2027 (75 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 will only be through Run Sign Up. There will be NO paper RACE day registrations.
Aid Stations: There will be 6 aid stations for the Half Marathon with water and gatorade, and 2 Aid stations for the 5k, water only.
Finisher Medals: In lieu of race shirts, all finishers in the Half and the 5K will receive a custom finisher medal.
Prior Year Race shirts: Will be available for sale on Race Day for $5, 3 for $10, Cash or Venmo.
Packet Pickup: Bib numbers will be available for pickup on race day from 6:30 am – 8:00 AM.
Awards: Both races will have 5-year age group awards (all awards will be based on chip time).
To Sign up to Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084EABA82BA7FE3-61269896-arrdesert
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Youngtown, 7 mi from the venue.
About Glendale, AZ
Population
250,193
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,166 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- 2027 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K January 23, 2027
- Date
- January 23, 2027
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