Havasu Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- March 5–6, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Lighthouse Challenge (Half & 5K Same Day) · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 7th Annual Havasu Half Marathon and 5K!
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or participating for fun, the Havasu Half Marathon and 5K is an event you won't want to miss. This is a charity event raising money for the local Boys & Girls Club of the Colorado River. Enjoy picturesque views of Lake Havasu and the surrounding desert landscape. Lace up your shoes and get ready to run like you mean it.
Why run in Lake Havasu City in March? March offers ideal running conditions in Lake Havasu City, with average daily high temperatures in the 70's. The skies are predominantly clear, providing ample sunshine to energize your run.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
9%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Havasu City, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Havasu City, AZ
Population
58,037
as of 2023
Elevation
1,109 ft
Nearest Airport
HII
Lake Havasu City Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
LAS
Harry Reid International Airport · 121 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Havasu Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
270
Days to train
- Race
- Havasu Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- March 5–6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Havasu Half Marathon & 5K?
- Havasu Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on March 5, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Havasu Half Marathon & 5K?
- Friday, March 5, 2027 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona at London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City, AZ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Havasu Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Havasu Half Marathon & 5K
Mar 5, 2027