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2026 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K

January 24, 2026

Phoenix

Road Running
The Desert Classic is an Arizona original. Join the tradition this year on Saturday January 24th 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.
EVENT DISTANCES
Half Marathon
5K
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