Mesa Marathon
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Event
The Mesa Marathon in Mesa, Arizona, offers race options at multiple distances and a separate youth race. The event date listed is February 14, 2026. Runners are provided race shirts, medals, course support, and a finish-area experience. Past races from 2013 to 2020 sold out.
Distances:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon
- 10K
- Kids 1K (free)
Course and history
The course is described as smooth and downhill and passes through scenic areas. Organizers note the profile can provide opportunities for Boston Qualifier (BQ) attempts or personal record (PR) efforts. The race was originally launched as the Phoenix Marathon; the Phoenix Marathon has since been relaunched as a separate event, and the Mesa Marathon now uses a refreshed logo and presentation. The event offers standard race services such as an expo, training resources, results and awards, and options for transfer, withdrawal, or deferral. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
