Groom Creek Classic Half Marathon
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General Information
The Groom Creek Classic is an annual running event held in the Ponderosa Pine forest, located five miles south of Prescott, Arizona. The event features multiple distances set within a forest environment known for cooler temperatures. The race operations follow a cupless format to reduce litter and waste within the forest.
Course Details
The courses vary in terrain depending on the selected distance. The 5k and 2 mile Fun Run take place entirely on paved surfaces with rolling hills. Participants in the 10k and Half Marathon start and finish on pavement but navigate the majority of their miles on wide, smooth dirt forest roads. Water stations are positioned throughout the courses for participants to refill their own containers.
Available Distances
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles on a mix of pavement and dirt forest roads.
- 10k Run: 6.2 miles on a mix of pavement and dirt forest roads.
- 5k Run: 3.1 miles on paved surfaces with rolling hills.
- Fun Run: 2 miles on paved surfaces.
Participant Information
Participation is capped for several distances, with 100 spots for the half marathon, 60 spots for the 10k, and 100 spots for the 5k. All registrants receive an event T-shirt and a foldable, reusable hydration bottle, as paper and plastic cups are not provided at course water stations. A bag check service is available at the venue. All half marathon participants receive a finisher medal, and age group medals are awarded to the top three finishers in the 1/2 Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
